인규가 묻고 싸이먼이 답하다 #2 [꿈의 공유]
Tweet (photo credit www.iwritelight.net)인규가 묻다10월18일요즘 내가 뭐하고 있느냐고 물어 보는 사람들이 점점 많아지고있습니다. 그래서 그냥 대충 영어 공부하고 있다고 얘기하고 넘어갑니다. 그러다 보니 제 스스로도 많은 질문을 하게 되었습니다. 나는 도대체 지금 무엇을 하고 있나. 나는 현재 영어공부에 최대한 집중하며 요가...
View Article인규가 묻고 싸이먼이 답하다 #3 [고정관념/stereotype]
Tweet (photo:Inkyu at cafe/credit to Simon Kang)인규가 묻다 10월21일고정관념코치님 제가 이렇게 매일매일 제가 원하는대로 산다고 하면서 취업도 하지않고 있으니 사람들이 계속 왜 그러냐고 걱정스러운 말과 표정으로 조언을 자신들 나름 대로 해주면서 결국 인생에서 취업 한번 경험 해보는 것을 매우 중요하게 여기더군요 분명...
View ArticleKorean holiday gifts to send home
TweetBY MELISSA TAITSo, it’s that time of year again. And by that time of the year I mean the time you feel a little guilty and sad because you’re off globetrotting while all your friends and family...
View ArticleGimryongsa Temple – 김룡사 (Mungyeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do)
Tweet The beautiful scenery at Gimryongsa Temple in Mungyeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do.Hello Again Everyone!!Gimryongsa Temple was first founded in 588 A.D. by the monk, Undal-josa. The temple was completely...
View ArticleOur Weekend: Coupling last weekend in Busan
TweetA long, long time ago, I mentioned about coupling in Korea. This is where young couples coordinate their outfits so they're wearing the same thing as a public display of their love for each other....
View ArticleTurning it over and boys fighting girls.
TweetWhat a gloomy day, here in Seoul. The way I'm feeling now is complicated. This is the week when it usually starts, the looming sense of lack and distance from home and family. Having been in the...
View ArticleQueer Film Release: 20
TweetThe new queer short film 20 (produced by 99) has posted screening times for the premier. 1st Release:Friday 12/6/2013: Seoul at 19:00 and 20:30.Saturday 12/7/2013: Incheon at 14:10, 15:10, 16:10,...
View ArticleFollow Us Around: Gangneung Day 2
TweetSince we arrived a little bit later on Saturday, we saved our hiking for Day 2! After a quick breakfast at Angel in us Coffee, we started our drive to nearby Odaesan National Park. We arrived at...
View ArticleEspana Part 3: Valencia
TweetFollowing some good experiences on Spain’s cheap and comfortable intercity buses we decided to take an overnight bus from Granada to Valencia. It would prove to be a reasonably long journey but I...
View ArticleL2W - An American in NK, Catholic Fire, Hyundai H Cars
Tweet1. National1) Another American held in North KoreaMerrill Newman, an 85-year-old Korean War veteran from California, has been held captive from Oct. 26 just before his plane was about to leave...
View ArticleThickening Russia-Korea Ties is a Good Move for South Korea
Thickening Russia-Korea Ties is a Good Move for South Korea TweetI wrote a quick piece for Newsweek Korea this week on Vladimir Putin’s trip to South Korea. Find the Korean web version here. Below is...
View ArticleHwaseong Again
TweetI’ve been living in and around Suwon for over four years, and without doubt one of the most interesting places to visit is Hwaseong Fortress at the centre of the city. I’ve written about it before...
View ArticleWow
TweetMy favourite skater! I wish I could do half of that stuff off skates, never mind on skates! Can you spot a Korea reference in the video?!Follow me...
View ArticleSeoul's nightlife
TweetI've been thinking about What to wirte lately, apparently been in Korea for 3 months and doing lots of activities is draining me and I just can't think what to blog about... sad, I know :(Even...
View ArticleWhat's in my Bag?
TweetAhhh packing. I view it with equal amounts of loathing and love. I love being prepared and organised, but at the same time it's such a stress. I'm always whittling, does it weigh too much? Is it...
View ArticleHiking in Hanboks to Samseonggung Shrine 삼성궁
TweetRoadtrippin! We took advantage of the beautiful weather one Saturday to head down to Jeolla-do, the south-west area of Korea. The fog seeped back into the mountains, the air smelled like dirt and...
View ArticleThe Story of…Anjeokam Hermitage and Jogyeam Hermitage
TweetThe beautiful Naewon Valley in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do. Hello Again Everyone!!With hundreds of successful temple adventures, there have been a handful of times that I haven’t succeeded for one...
View ArticleLearning Korean: Which Program is Right for You?
Learning Korean: Which Program is Right for You? TweetConsidering that fact that Korean is often regarded as one of the most difficult languages for native English speakers to learn, those that move...
View ArticleDear Korea Happy Thanksgiving!
TweetSorry for not posting a comic this week. You get a simple little image instead! What can I say? Even in Korea, Thanksgiving week has this ability to keep me good and busy. I hope everyone has a...
View ArticleGiveaway Winner!
TweetI'm writing this in Tokyo Airport. The first leg of our journey is done, just the long bit to go now!But before I get on the airplane I just wanted to announce the winner for the...
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