About Me
I’ve lived in France and Sweden for long periods of time. Moved to Seoul, South Korea two years ago. I divide my time between Korea, France and the U.S.
I am a published photographer and writer.
My life is never boring as I meet wonderful people and experience things that most only read about.I simply love life. If you’d like to leave a comment, please write them beside one of the photographs on the front page. Thank you and be well!
In addition, if you should want to use any my photographs that you see on this blog, please ask me first. All photos are protected under U.S. and international copyright laws.
Email me at: felicia369ny@yahoo.com
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Hey Ms. Felicia,
I’m loving the blog and you pictures. I will travel through you until I find the funds to do it myself.
Peace , Love and Travel Safely,
Will
Girl this site looks fab and you have brought out the colour of the omicha really well I can almost taste it. I have put Bukchon on my list!!!!
Felicia,
You are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your experiences in Korea with us. Keep following your dreams!
LaNitra
Des bisous from France… I’ll write you a longer e-mail soon… Very nice weblog design.
Hop, in my bookmarks !
Hi Felicia,
welcome to blogland. Thank you for linking to me.
I like your blog. You dare to write personal things. I am still not really there…
Seoul is an interesting place. I worked there for a months in 2001. Most Koreans are tough, sometimes even rude – I remember I almost had to fight at the airport to keep my position at the luggage carousel – but lots of tradition and culture and kimchii….
Take care
Suzie from Beijing
Felicia,
You make a friend very proud. Your photos are fantastic and your writing is gorgeous. Thank you for your amazing blog. I look forward to everyday with you in Seoul. I can’t help but say: ” You go girl! ” Lots of love to you. You are an angel of light, beautiful Felicia.
I look forward to reading your posts! I always love your comments on my blog. Nice to know I can return the favor now. =)
Have a beautiful day and keep the great writing coming!
bestest,
Afrobella
Afrobella, you just made my day. Thank you so much! Love your blog and have spread the news about here in Seoul.
You inspire me!
Felicia, your writings exude the passion with which you see life and all the beauty that surrounds us. Happiness is, indeed, within you. Keep it up… memo to the suggestion box however… how about a few pics of your smiling face? Beez
Hi, Felicia..
It’s Bo-sung…
I hope you remember my name for good.. haha
I had a great time this evening..
Thank you for the nice dinner… I really enjoyed it..
I didn’t know that there were such wonderful places around Hongdae…
You know much better than I do! haha
I think I should go there next time again…
Anyways, I really enjoyed your classes this month..
I hope I can see you soon..
Let’s keep in touch.. ^^
Take care…
- Bo Sung
Bo-sung, I won’t forget you nor your name. You’re a wonderful young lady, so smart and personable! Thank you for coming to dinner, I had a great time with you as well! Thank you for being a great student! I hope that we will see each other again soon! Call me anytime you feel like trekking around Hongdae or perhaps you can introduce me to your favorite area of Seoul. Ciao little lady!
Hi Felicia…
I’m so excited about your new blog. I look forward to reading all about your exciting life in Korea. I’m also looking forward to learning new things through your eyes and experiences.
Best,
Traci
Hi Felicia~~
Wow! I love your blog and your pictures so much-
it seems that your life in seoul is so great!!
I will visit your blog as much as possible^^
Please, uproad your pictures.kk.
best,
Seung-hyun.
conglatulation for having your own “cozy” blog~ㅋㅋ
on last sunday, it was too short to hang out with and get mentored by you..^^
( for fashion)
I hope you could get many beautiful pictures and tons of comments adoring you. ^^
lets have lunch or someting together sometime next week~~ see ya~~!!
Thank you, Moon! It was a pleasure hanging out with you Sunday. Let’s do it again soon! Thanks for the support!
hi~!!
felicia~^^
I,m jamma~^^
Your blog is a very wonderful~~
photo is a very Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood~~~~~~~~~~~~~!!!!^^
welcome to my mini hompage~^^
http://www.cyworld.com/luveluveyou
see you tomorrow~^^
Hello Sis!
I really enjoyed the pics of you and the girls with traditional Korean clothing. It looks like you all had a blast that day!
P.S.
Did you take all the photos on your blog, if so, AMAZING!!! They look very professional.
Thank you Zenise!
Great hearing from you!
Yes, the photos are indeed mine! I love photography and every moment I spend with my camera is a blessed one. Thanks again ladybug!
Everything here puts a refreshing perspective on the little (but big and beautiful) things in Seoul. Bravo!
hi!
ca va Felicia.
Hi, Felicia!
Can you let me know where I can go to a bikram class in Hongdae? I’m googling, but to no avail.
Cristina
Hello, chic!
I am so very proud of the fantastic work you’ve done. Keep it coming!
Although we miss you a great deal in the U.S.- it is abundantly clear- you are where you’re supposed to be.
Lots of Love,
Elly
Hello!
I am friends with Zenise and she showed me your blog. The pics are lovely. You’re so lucky that you’ve been able to travel to different countries! This is a dream of mine.
wow, you must have a wonderful job, living in all these different countries!
love your blog, keep it up
Thank you J!
I learn something new everday and it helps to know that someone likes my blog!
Have a great evening!
Felicia
J,
Thank you for the comment about Heyri. I’m going there tomorrow for the first time!
My students give me so much information and they know that I love art and all things beautiful! Thanks for the tip! I’m taking the bus there tomorrow. Wish me luck, hopefully I will take the right bus! Where are you located?
Hi~ Felicia
I’m Sunny in 10:00AM 200F class in pagoda. I ‘m girl with glasses
Your blog is so interesting~!
Your skill to take a photo is wonderful~ Although you took some pictures concerning your daily life, your photo attracts my attention..
I’ll visit your blog sometimes~
Have a nice afternoon~
See you tomorrow~~~~
Hello-
Sunny has already visited!
I’m Gaeun, I’m also in 10am 200F class,
short curly hair. and maybe a bit queit.
Do you remember me?
Your pictures are very impressive, interesting.
Specially, I like the places that you’ve been and recommended.
Someday I will visit them.
See you, Felicia
+espresso affogato is one of my favorite, too.
Thank you, Gaeun!
Of course I remember you, you’re a great student!
Ciao bella!
I really appreciate you to allow me to see your great pictures.
Your pictures are so pretty and I think there’re lots of things to learn from them, such as the way of watching objects around me.
thank you again and I hope to see more and more beautiful pictures in this blog afterwards.
see you.
Hi~ Felicia.
I’m so suprised after reading of your post for Yoga class, because we are not good at speaking both English and Korean to each other.
But Felicia the point of yoga: mind and body, breath and thinking, class and your life.
…such feelings.
You are so amazing! Thank you so much for your thoughts, and I’m happy^^
Namaste~.
hi, i really like site. I too live in Seoul. I have a site http://clubetraveler.com and take a look. It’s a site informing people about upcoming events, etc. if you like my site, would you consider linking my site to yours? thanks. jennifer
Hi, I randomly came across your blog while googling about Seoul, and I must say, it’s amazing! I’m loving your photos and the wonderful fact that you’re so enthusiastic about each of your new experiences – vastly different from the many expats I know who arrive in Asia bitter, arrogant ,or both! Keep it up!
Hello Jasmine!
Contact me and I’d be glad to take you to Papergarden. Love that place!
It’s actually both a part of Shinsadong and Apgujeong.
Send me an email and perhaps we can get together this weekend:
I actually haven’t been to the Galleria, I don’t like department stores here. I prefer small boutiques.
Have a great time and I hope that you get to visit Samcheondong. This place is a must.
your pictures are lovely.
s
Hi Felicia
I’ve been enjoying your observations on Seoul and gave it a mention on my travel blog – hope you like it.
http://www.heatheronhertravels.blogspot.com/
Thank you so very much Heather!
I like your blog as well!
Keep up the good work!
Great pictures. Calm is the word that comes to mind when I look at your pictures. I must say you got me interested in photography. I was wondering if you are self taught or took some classes. Any advice for someone just starting out with photography. Thanks and keep the pictures coming. Would love to see them in a book.
Felicia, thanks for your kind comments on my blog! (Apologies for not responding more quickly, I lost your email, and I’m not quite that savvy yet on the blog stuff!)
You are an inspiration to me. There are so many people who live in the city of Chicago, who have never seen it’s beautiful lakefront, or visited the downtown area. That says a lot. They never “get off the block”. People limit themselves to a life seen through others eyes, out fear, complancency, etc. The world is such a huge, beautiful place to learn from and I envy you for having the moxie to try to see and live as much of it as possible….but that’s where your inspiration for me settles in. I look forward to reading more about your life, work and travels, and enjoying your blog.
Glenyse
“what’s your styleosophy”
I just happened upon your blog and your photos are beautiful! can’t wait to read more. I’m definitnely bookmarking =)
D
ps. love your hairstyle!
Hi Felicia,
Been reading your blog for awhile since I’m planning on heading over to Korea in about a month or so…(love all your photos and words by the way)
I was reading your entry on getting an internship (congrats!) and just wanted to know if that was possible on an E-2 visa? I wanted to do something like that with magazines, but wasn’t sure if this was legit.
Would appreciate any advice/insight!
Best,
Mirah
mirahkang@gmail.com
Hello, Felicia
I’m your student from SLE2B(TTF)Class at four o’clock.
I really enjoyed your class. I practiced my English while having fun.
Your blog is very…delicate? I can’t find the right word. Hmm..nice.
I like the picture of a dog, is the dog yours?
Have a nice trip to Jin island and Thailand. I envy you. I have to go back to school next week. I’ll sometimes visit this place and see what nice place you have found-like navi and yanpa-and I’ll try.Haha,- take cares, and maybe we can see each other someday:)
Nowdays world is not that big~
Felicia,
How are you? I’m Good.
Do you remember me? I hope so.
I’m in Seattle now, and I’m writing this in the hotel room.
The weather is so beutiful, it’s unusual here.
I saw your wonderful pictures, and I noticed that your passion is photograph.
Someone said to me you look like a photographer or artist, but I have no sense of art.
I tried to take a nice picture several times, but there are so many things to study more.
I envy you.
I’m happy to know you and I hope that we contact further.
Best Regards,
Hayoung
ey1122@nate.com
i found your blog by coincidence…..
it is truly amazing!
i have been living here since august 2007, but only last week i started discovering seoul and i want to continue this until i leave on april 11th –
i will have to read carefully through your blog and i hope to meeting you in person!
hello there.
i found your blog via google search words sewing machine + seoul.
i just moved to seol.
i am desperately seeking a sewing machine.
i would be eternally greatful for any suggestions you may have.
cheers,
moon
Felicia, it’s your sister Sylvia. I am so impressed by the brightness and clarity of the photos you’ve taken in this enchanted land of Korea. You are drawing people in with your wonderful tales of the experiences you’ve had in different neighborhoods and with people.
You were in Thailand when we last corresponded and I’m not sure you received the message that I am moving to Korea late July/ early August of THIS year! Where will you be then? Have you made a decision on where life will take you these coming months? I’m trying to find a place in Suwon so let me know if you have any recommendations on neighborhoods. Also, please forward me your contact information in Seoul so I may call you!
OMG This site is beautiful. I see myself being a loyal fan already. I’m so jelly. What a beautiful place to live. Please dont be a stranger and peace & blessings in all you do *hugz*
hi there! so glad to see someone else in seoul who loves the cafe culture as much as (or maybe even more than) i do.
as a foreigner here, sometimes i find it hard to find people who like to explore new cafes and chill with me.
you’ve got yourself a new fan for your blog!
New to photography and I would like to move to Paris. Is there way that I can generate an income that will allow me to take pictures abroad. I want to document poverty, adversity and the art of overcoming it.
Thank you
What a beautiful place to visit your place is Fifi!
Makes me happy to be here!
Wow. I love your blog…It’s an awesome place to escape and daydream.
I’m an Afrobella reader and through her I came upon your blog. I’m teaching English in Korea myself. My last known stateside address is in NYC but I’ve VA roots as well. I wanted to say hello, snazzy work you’re doing there, and that it’s cool to run across a fellow indy, tall, creative, road-queen. I would link you to my blog but I recently deleted it. I’m one of those “writers” I guess. But on to new projects. Reach out if you want to explore a different side of Korea here in my Gyeongsamnam-do.
Hi Felicia:
This Shauente from the Seoulicios blog. I just read your reply on my blog about going to VA and Europe for a bit. Are you coming back to Korea or is your contract finished? I never got a chance to meet you and would still love to do so. Anyways, hope all is well and good luck with your possibly new endeavors…
Shauente
I am very glad to see your photo from your blog. You look good on the photo.
And hope to hear from you your coming. When are you going to come back to Korea?
Here…Micky is missing you !!!
Hello Felicia:
Actually you don’t know me for sure since I have been surfing the net finding some info re Garosugil street. Then I found the word in your blog so I start reading your cool and awesome blog…. I am Thai who love to go to Seoul visiting friend whom I knew from working in Thailand… We become friend and I have visited to Seoul for 4 times within 2 yrs.. I love taking photo too and I am thinking to learn how to take photo more with some professional but still not free to search good class here.
I definitely love your photo taking; the mood; color; feeling; lighting and etc.
Anyway, I love this street, I mean garosugil very much, I just came back from Seoul last two week but i am still remembering my feeling while I was walking with my friends there… “Love it” ^___^
Anyway, I am so glad that I came upon your blog….. I will keep reading your blog… It is so COOL!!!!
^__^
Hello Felicia,
I have surfed the net for “Garosugil” and then I found your blog that is very interesting and looking awesome to me….^___^ I am Thai and I have visited Seoul 4 times within 2 yrs for visiting friend who knew from work and going to see concert… and etc…I don’t why I like Seoul especially many interesting places in Apgujeong.. I hope I could go there again soon..
I wish I could have my own blog keep updating like yours but i couldn’t… due to my tight schedule and whatever I gave as an excuse for myself.
I love your photograph and I hope to learn to photo taking seriously (hope it comes real soon)
I enjoy reading your blog and really nice to see cool blog here. ^___^
Cheers!!!!!
What a relieve….that my previous posting still appears… I thought it is gone.. There is something wrong with my computer.. anyway… very glad to find your BLOG…
i just found your blog today. i’m already obsessed. i’m teaching in japan right now and have no clue where i’ll go next, but i’m sure i’ll look to your blog for inspiration. also, the photos are phenomenal.
take care.
Thank you, Sheens!
Gonna’ check out your blog now.
Ciao!
Felicia
How have you been?
I haven’t worked for 2months. But I still don’t want to go back. ^^
Reading books all day is not that bad. I kind of like it.
Anyway, good luck and kind of miss you ~ kk
Hello Felicia,
It’s Moon Ju who come from Korea.
Today(11/13/08), I met you at the Target in America. Do you remember me?
It was good to see you, and I was very glad hear that you spoke Korean
We should hang out if you have a free time.
I like your blog that makes me very happy because I can see some picture that you took in Korea. Ah! do you have a facebook?
Have a good night
Thank you,
Moon Ju
P.s You are a really good photographer ★ hehe
I recently came across your blog while searching for some cool cafes in Hongdae…and I must say that your blog is beautiful and inspiring and your photos are amazing…and I feel very lucky to have stumbled upon your site ^^ And you’ve reviewed so many amazing cafes! I can’t wait to try them all out.
Hi…Feli…from time to time, I visit your blog and wonder where you are now.
And I think I have still some longing of you. hehe ^^
Hi Felicia,
i love your blog, i am def gonna have to keep it on my list of blogs to check on-i have been deploring for blog fixes like yours seoul side (in english!), so thanks!
if you have facebook (i know…totally lame) or, you are ever keen for coffee, would totlaly love ot hang out sometime with you and totally just hcill. you seem very very fun to just sit and sip tea with
sarahlee
I love both your blogs! Thank you for letting us tag along on your travels!
I like your blog
Thank you, Ibou! You make more and more curious about the Sweden I left and how it may look now.
Felicia, This Time in Seoul
I just discovered your blog from this 2008 Korea Beat post, and I just wanted to say I really like your photos and your sense of photo essay, not to mention your attitude. A nice counterbalance to the whine-a-day expats. It is possible to not like this or that in a city or country you didn’t grow up in but still love the place and the people.
What a gem of a blog. I have been perusing through many different blog sites about Seoul and yours is now in my top 5. The photographs are incredible, and as a beginning photography student, I find much inspiration from your captures of color, detail, and angle. I would like to visit Seoul next summer so I will definitely be frequenting your site to learn about what this city has to offer.
Thanks for sharing your experiences and take care.
-Stephanie
Hi Felicia,
I heard bomb English that you shown up.
I love that pod cast very much ^^
anyway, because I heard that I can found this gorgeous blog!
I also have a interest in fashion, photography and design.
so spending time in your blog is being one of my favorite thing^^
i love your photo and essay.
i wanna encounter you someday in somewhere:D
don’t be suprise if a strange little girl say “hello!” to you. haha:)
Hello YB and thank you!
I like your photographs as well, wish that I read your blog, but unfortunately I don’t speak the language. It seems that you’re a world traveler.
Ciao bella!
Oh, my sunshine Felicia!!
I don’t think I’m ready to say good-bye to you yet.
so much sad………………T.T I already miss U!!
I tried to take a look at your whole life in Seoul througt this blog, but what I can see is just the first page of the each period. I failed to turn to next page. T.T I guess I’m not yet familiar with this blog, but im gonna study and be expert!!!!! kk Miss U. Miss U!!
I will e-mail you when I get Singapore safely. till then, take care, Felicia!!
Always smile, CHLOE
Me again. I just found ‘next page’ mark. kk stupid ;p
Sweet dreams~!
OH There you are!
I spoke about you to a colleague of mine. I’m going to miss you as well, you were such a pleasure to have as a student. I do think that we’re going to become good friends. You’re an incredible person and I wish you all the best in Singapore, Seoul, no matter where you may be.
Let’s get together when you return in March.
Big hug to you!
Hello!
Thank you for the comment – your blog and photos are lovely as well!
And I remember seeing you in the bookstore. How odd!
Take care … and maybe I’ll see you around!
Jessica
Hello!
It would be nice to have coffee with you sometime. Yes, how odd is it to see you in a bookstore and find your blog on the internet? Twilight Zone or Korea Zone!
Have a great evening.
i love your blog! i’m also living in Seoul. So i’m really enjoying your blog. I’m just started my blog. Visit sometimes!!
Hi filicia,
We’re are heading towards Sinsa-dong, you know that place with the great carrot cake…..
What was it called again …
(T . T)~~~~~~~~(T . T)
Now I want to eat it more….
This is your tough student (^.^)~
It’s called Mug for Rabbit. It’s on the main street in Sinsa-dong: Garosoo-gil. Enjoy!!
Your life is exactly how I want to live mine. Right now I’m learning French and I’m teaching myself Korean. I’m just 16 and I want to go to Korea when I grew up. I’m fully black, I was born in Jamaica and moved to the U.S. when I was about 3. I’ve always had a love for Asian culture, specifically Korean and Japanese. I’ve heard friends say things about how South Koreans aren’t really accepting of blacks and I felt daunted, fearing that I’d be misconstrued as illiterate or unintelligent. From what you said, on your podcast gave me hope. It completely obliterated my fears of being stereotyped. The podcast hilarious btw, because I currently live in Georgia, and I find myself saying “y’all” and “ain’t” very often. But I lived in Florida for most of my life, until I moved in 7th grade. However, I don’t find myself having a southern accents. I live in the metro Atlanta area, so many people don’t have that very heavy southern accents. I don’t even retain that Jamaican which my parents still use at home; I still to this date hardly understand my father.
I’ve also heard that Seoul is beautiful, like the NYC of Asia! I’m so happy I found your blog, because my friends would say that “I don’t even think there are black people in Korea.” You gave me a new impression in what I can expect from Koreans, job opportunities, and etc. I also am a big fan of Korean music that resembles American pop music. I’ve come to obsess over it completely. Also, I watch Korean dramas with English subs religiously, which my friends don’t understand.
I really enjoyed reading your blog! I want to be a writer also and possibly teach in French, and English. I also love art, and I’ve greatly come to love Japanese manga and anime!
Hey Felicia hope all is well….This is Ramel. I finally set up a blog last night. Still not sure how to format everything but I am sure I will get the hang of it soon. I love reading through your blog and you take wonderful pictures. Blessings I will be in touch… Peace
I’m interested in knowing if you were always a writer and photographer or was there a previous profession? Thanks for letting me know about the blog.
Cheers!
ha – I live close to the EWHA station exit and I’ve never been able to find the school. Your pictures are lovely and now I feel like I’ve got to find it. It looks so sunny in that photo, but it has been raining cats and dogs on and off for days. A little jealous. hmm.
Thank you and what? You live close to the exit and can’t find the school? It’s right down the street. Are you kidding me?
Anyway, yes, it has been raining cats and dogs. This photo was taken last week when it was blazing hot. I got lucky that day.
Ciao!
Hi! Thanks for the lovely comment on my blog
I’ve just been reading through yours a bit too, and it’s wonderful! Loving all the great photos. I’ll definitely keep following you!
Dear Felicia,
I miss you so very much;however,your blog is the one way I still feel connected to you. Passing years and physical distance will never dull my love for you, my sister. I am very proud of the fine work you continue to do throughout the world. May God continue to bless and keep you. May all your dreams come true.
With Smiles,
Elly
Dear Felicia,
Hello, this is Julie Shin.
It’s such a wonderful experience knowing you online.
I lived in Canada for years and just came back to Korea last year.
In order to keep studying English, I joined an English class held in my company
and yes, here I am. I just want to know how foreigners think about Korea and their lives in
Korea. I read your comment written years ago and was curious whethere you still in korea
or not. That’s how I came visiting your blog.
Anyway it’s really great knowing you and thank you for sharing your experience in Korea.
I Hope you have great days here in Korea and talk to you later.
Ciao.
Julie S.
Love your style.. so fresh and inspiring! BOOKMARKED!
Thank you, great to hear from you and Welcome!
Hey Felicia! I’ve been lurking your blog for awhile. I enjoy the content you post and I look forward to reading more about your experiences abroad
Hello there and thanks for commenting. You don’t have to lurk, come on board, join the party. People need to know about you too!
Hello Beautiful.
Sending you love from New York!!!
Miss you and looking forward to seeing you someday soon.
You are amazing!!!
Your work is deliriously delicious!!! Ten stars.
Love,
Jacqueline
You’re amazing too, it’s so good to hear from you!!!
An inspiring blog – I look forward to reading!
Hi Felicia,
I really like the style of you blog. I lost all all your details but since I remembered the name of your blog… it was quite easy to keep track
Please feel free to drop by the show-room anytime so I can introduce you to Lise Ferreira, the designer of the jewels.
Kind regards
Kim @ Vanrycke
Quel Plaisir! Merci beaucoup! I will visit after I come back from vacation.
Hello? good to find out about ur Blog. and i think its real classical and at the same time an interesting, “different point of view” blog. so im juss leaving a msg. so that i can share tht i also visited many places around the world but not as much as u did though
thanx for reading tht is a huge reply tht i wrote here ..!!
and i come from South Korea. so im curious somehow how was ur trip over there? like i would like to ask you all the lil stuff lil details about tourism or other cultural experiences in Korea. i have some few friends also lives or visiting Korea and each one of them have differentpoint of view in a creative artistic or cultural ways. not so much on politics . but i guess its the streets, its the food, its the human being who lives in korea(korean people duh)
Thanks from mentioning my post and blog. Love Seoul!
Thank you for all those great posts. They are truly inspiring. Fell in love with your blog, a true gem of the Internet. Thanks again!
Thank you, Jessica! Your work is intriguing, truly inspirational.
Your site is wonderful! I’m your newest follower, keep up the great work!
Thank you so much and welcome to my blog. I’m going to check out yours tonight. Just returned home from a long day showing a friend around in Paris. Have a great day!