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Blue beaches of Taiwan
TweetPleasant 25 degree C temperature, beautiful blue beaches, yummy street food 4 for under $10! Taiwan still remains an awesome undiscovered paradise. Our 5 day trip to Taiwan was just too good...
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15 Super Easy Korean Phrases
TweetLet’s keep things simple today!Some people only want to know simple and easy Korean phrases. The challenge is, travel and tour books are often filled with outdated or overly formal expressions.In...
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What Would You Miss?
TweetHeading to the other sideWhen you live on the other side of the world you definitely miss some random things from home! Try to imagine what it would be like to step on a plane in your home...
View ArticleApologies...
TweetBit of a long absence, sorry!Since I last wrote, quite a lot has happened, including but not limited to:One trip to TibetOne gruelling semester of teaching,One gruelling period of Korean language...
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Monoculture?
Monoculture? TweetThis post started life months ago as the third in a series about clashing cultural norms. After more time in Korea and (hopefully) more understanding on my part, it turned into...
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Learn a new Korean idiom - "눈 가리고 아웅"
TweetToday we have a short and simple new Korean idiom that you can use: "눈 가리고 아웅"We have 눈 ("eye"), 가리다 ("to cover") and 아웅 (... aung?). Find out what it means, and how to use it, in the video...
View ArticleFreelance Translator Job – English to Korean – Andovar
TweetA: CompanyAndovar Pte Ltd Address: 14-01 Equity Plaza, 20 Cecil Street, 049705 Singapore Tel: +65-6532-1281 Fax: +65-6491-5140 Email: freelance@andovar.com Website: www.andovar.comCompany’s...
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Silleuksa Temple – 신륵사 (Yeoju, Gyeonggi-do)
TweetThe beautifully scenic view at Silleuksa Temple in Yeoju, Gyeonggi-do.Hello Again Everyone!!Silleuksa Temple in Yeoju, Gyeonggi-do is believed to have been founded in 580 A.D. by the famed monk,...
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Happy Handwriting day!
TweetIt is National Handwriting Day in America today! John Hancock, the first person to sign the declaration of Independence had a bold handwriting was born on January 23rd. His birthday is celebrated...
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Korea's Mythical Murals: An Interview with Michael Roy
TweetMichael Roy, who also goes by the moniker “Birdcap” is an American street artist and illustrator that hails from the southern state of Mississippi (also home to yours truly.) Although he is no...
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Killer Online Resources for Learning Korean
Tweet1. Hangul Korean Alphabet2. Korean Dictionaries3. Korean Grammar4. Korean Pronunciation5. Korean Phrases6. Korean Online Courses7. Korean Video Lessons8. Korean Books9. Korean Flashcards10. Korean...
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Flixel Cinemagraph Pro Tutorial
TweetIntroFor this tutorial, I am going to take you through the steps to make a very basic cinemagraph using Flixel’s Cinemagraph Pro for Mac. I am using the mac version because when you combine it...
View ArticleImportant: How to protect yourself from the landlrods' bankruptcy
TweetDear Expat, One small tip when you rent an officetel or an one-room place: Recently, I have been requested to find an officetel for rent in Busan. The client specified an officetel which is...
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Queer Links from the Week: Legality of Gay Sleeping Rooms, The Good Young...
TweetOnce again all the news from this week is in Korean... I hope my tiny summaries give you a taste of what is going on.A long piece in the Hankyoreh looks at an ongoing court case concerning gay...
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Northeast Asia 2015 Predictions: Another Year of the Repetitive, Uninspiring...
TweetThis is another of my end of year prediction/look-back posts. The others, on 2014, are here and here. This time I want to look forward to 2015, and I’ve got to admit that I see little that...
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A Blessing in De Skies
TweetIt happens abroadFeeling homesickTo explore is a great giftBut the tug of the deeply familiar in the midst of differencesEmotions too hard to deal withSometimes can be a blessingAway from home...
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Now and Then: Bunhwangsa Temple
TweetBunhwangsa Temple, in Gyeongju, during Japanese colonial rule.Hello Again Everyone!!Bunhwangsa Temple, which means “Fragrant Emperor Temple,” in English, was first constructed in 634 A.D. under...
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Hiking Busan’s Geumjeong Mountain Fortress
TweetBusan’s Geumjeong Mountain Fortress was built in the bad old days when the Japanese pirates came to raid the Korean towns. The Koreans were pretty good at building forts, maybe too good, because...
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Korea’s 400-year-old Andong Hahoe village
Korea’s 400-year-old Andong Hahoe village TweetThe Andong Hahoe (pronounced ha-hwe) village is known for its traditional mask dance, which you can read about here.But it’s also a really special part...
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Take Out Drawing: A Cafe that Inspires
TweetI've been working on a few big writing projects recently (more news on that to come soon) and as such, I've been seeking quiet cafes with an ambiance to inspire. While there are plenty coffee...
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