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Getting Cold Feet
TweetLeaving behind everything that is safe and familiar to move across the world is a big decision, not to be made lightly. The list of pros and cons can seem endless, but it’s important to consider...
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Doseonsa Temple – 도선사 (Mt. Samaksan, Seoul)
TweetDoseonsa Temple, below Mt. SamaksanHi, Everyone!This is Giuseppe, back with my second contribution to the site. It’s a bit longer than I anticipated, but this temple is jam packed with sights,...
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TweetFollow my blog with BloglovinThe post Bloglovin appeared first on Evan and Rachel in Korea.Blog: Evanandrachel.com YouTube: Youtube.com/user/EvannRachel Flickr: Flickr.com/evannrachel/Twitter:...
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Sometimes it can be hard to find a good sandwich in Korea....
TweetSometimes it can be hard to find a good sandwich in Korea. Admittedly, in Itaewon, Seoul it’s a lot easier. One of the places I like to visit there is Rye Post.The lights bouncing off the hardwood...
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A Message To Korea From A Student
TweetIn light of my recent post onexam stress, I thought it was quite fitting toshare a video I saw on YouTube today. The video was made by a Korean middle-school student called Jason, and it shows his...
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Best views of Busan
Best views of Busan TweetBusan is one of Korea’s most scenic cities and here are a few photogenic spots that I’d like to recommend.1) Dongbaek Sea Wall Want a great view of the Busan skyline at...
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Queer Links from the Week: More News on the Human Rights Charter, the...
TweetWhile Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon has apologized for the interfering with the human rights charter, the media is of course pounding on this issue. Lawyer Jeong Jeong-hun writes in the Hankyoreh...
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How to Save Money While Teaching in Korea
How to Save Money While Teaching in Korea TweetFor many people, one of the biggest perks of teaching in South Korea is the opportunity to save money. Whether you’re aiming to escape the crushing thumb...
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Winter, whites and wreaths this week!
TweetThis week, winter has really set in in Seoul. Temperature is plummeting to -18C makes me crave for sun and sand :) I am waiting impatiently for the trip to the beaches of Taiwan this weekend.Last...
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One can find the restaurant, Seoga & Cook (서가앤쿡), all over...
TweetOne can find the restaurant, Seoga & Cook (서가앤쿡), all over Korea. I had seen it before but had never been to until my co-worker, another Korean-American, recommended it to me. She described it...
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Now and Then: Songgwangsa Temple
Now and Then: Songgwangsa Temple Tweet The front facade to Songgwangsa Temple from 1928.Hello Again Everyone!!Songgwangsa Temple is located in Suncheon, Jeollanam-do on the western slopes of Mt....
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One For The Girls- The Miracle ‘Magic Straight’ Hair Treatment
TweetI have always loved hairdressers in Korea- I can get a cut and style for about 15,000 won (approximately £8) which is just amazing, and about a quarter of the price I’d pay back in England. What’s...
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Korea's Ever Growing Embrace of Same-sex Couples
Korea's Ever Growing Embrace of Same-sex Couples TweetGallup Korea released a daily opinion poll on the 12th of December which included a section on individuals' perception of same-sex couples in...
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Innovation or Aberration? – Unpeeling the Costco Onion Salad
TweetBy John BocskayAny American or Canadian who has been to a Costco in Korea has witnessed what Koreans do with the onions. In the U.S. you turn the crank on the dispenser and catch the tumbling...
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Grab Your Traveling Spoon and Get a Taste of Korean Culture
TweetSome of the best memories of my travels involve sharing a meal with the local people. Fromslurping up chanko at a sumo wrestling championship with a Japanese couple in Tokyo to picnicking with...
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I’m Ready for My Close-Up: An Interview with TLTalk
TweetA few weeks back I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Janeth Ignacio for her up-and-coming blog, TLTalk! You can find the interview, which covers everything from culture shock to teaching...
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I can’t believe that it’s been a year since I left...
TweetI can’t believe that it’s been a year since I left Cheonan! I never really took the time to decompress and write about my year living in Cheonan, because I had to move and start work in Busan so...
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Being British ain’t that Great
Tweet“English Gentleman. Wayne Rooney. Manchester United. The Queen. Sherlock Holmes. Tea. etc, etc, etc…”Barely a day went by during my ten years in the Far East without someone uttering one of those...
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Human rights guaranteed, if you can afford it!
TweetYou can’t marry who you want. Did you know that? You might think you can, but in this country, you can’t.Now, you might say that’s rubbish. You might say, “This 2014. This is the UK. This is a...
View ArticleLASEK eye surgery in Busan, Korea at Sojunghannun (소중한눈)
TweetI had LASEK eye surgery in Busan, Korea at Sojunghannun (소중한눈). I’m not completely healed yet, but I’ll continue to update this page in the future, and you can always ask me a question (best if...
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