No ‘Hwae’ Am I Eating That
I was quite excited about the prospect of trying ‘hwae’ (회) before coming to Busan. Hwae is a traditional Korean dish that consists of…
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Articles about living in South Korea, working as English (ESL) teacher, and travelling to destinations in Seoul and the rest of the country.
Things About Korea That Make Me Chuckle
Watching workers as they unload watermelons on the side of the road and then toss them over people’s heads on the sidewalk. Being greeted…
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A Date in Daejeon
This past weekend Sam and I took the train down to Daejeon. This little bustling city is located smack dab in the middle of…
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The Lotus Lantern Festival
A few weeks ago the Lotus Lantern Festival took place in Seoul. The parade is held to celebrate Buddha’s birthday, and this year the…
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Boseong Tea Fields: A Tea Lover’s Dream
I am currently sitting in my apartment drinking a cup of Boseong green tea. Mmm, tea! It was England that made me an avid…
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Where Old Men Come To Play
I was wandering around Seoul a few weeks ago, purposely trying to lose myself by following my instincts down crooked alleys and curving streets….
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Climbing Namsan and Dressing the Part
There’s something about climbing a mountain that makes you want to go just a bit further. You want to see what’s around the next…
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I Think I’m Falling for Seoul
Yesterday was my one month anniversary in South Korea! It’s hard to believe I bid Canada farewell a month ago. It feels so natural…
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Eel on the Grill
Eel would certainly not have been my first choice when it comes to dinner, but I am quickly discovering that in South Korea it…
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And Then She Went to Seoul
I went to Seoul for the first time this past Saturday. It was bitterly cold, but I enjoyed the city so much that I…
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