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What to do with that empty space?
TweetBefore I get my hands on it…Are your walls still the bare white you moved in with or have you done something more? Some people buy prints with the intention to hang them and never do (like a...
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Now and Then: Beomeosa Temple
Now and Then: Beomeosa Temple TweetA bird’s-eye-view of Beomeosa Temple from the turn of the last century.Hello Again Everyone!!Located in the northern part of Busan, on Mt. Geumjeongsan, Beomeosa...
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Hus-hu: Seoul's Best English Speaking Dermatology Clinic
TweetAfter struggling with rosacea-- a vascular disease that causes intense redness and flushing of the face-- for the past few years, I decided to bite the bullet and experiment with laser therapy....
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Hiking at Namhan Sanseong
TweetWant to catch a breath of nature’s fresh air without breaking a sweat? Namhan Sanseong is one of the easiest hiking areas in Seoul, as it’s possible to take a bus up the mountain and save your...
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L2W: China Warning, Olympic Hero Falls, & Language Related Suicide
Tweet1. National1) China warns S.Korea over missile defenseIn his speech at South Korea-China defense ministers meeting in Seoul, Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan warned against U.S. attempts to...
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How to Learn Korean Fast in 2015
TweetThe pros who have figured out how to learn Korean fast use certain tips and hacks to make their study time extremely effective. And you can do the same! We’re going to show you ten tips they use...
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Floating Villages, Sinking Feelings
TweetOut of all the activities I had planned for myself on my 5 day adventure in Cambodia, one that I was especially looking forward to was visiting a floating village along Tonle Sap Lake. In my head...
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My Review of ‘The Interview’: Dumb, but Mildly Subversive
TweetI know this came out awhile back and almost everyone has seen it now. But my review just went up at the Lowy Institute, so here is my local mirror of that post.I saw it twice and actually found it...
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Not Another Temple: 10 Different Things To Do in Siem Reap (with photos)
TweetTemples are great and all. Don’t get me wrong. They’re really awesome. But if you see too many within a short amount of time they all start to lose their magic. So here are 10 different things you...
View ArticleWhy Incheon is the world’s best airport
TweetOn my first trip to Korea, I flew budget airline AirAsia and ended up arriving at 11pm in winter. Heading into Seoul to look for accommodation in the freezing cold was not a good idea, so I opted...
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Chilbo - The art of Enameling
TweetHow time flies when you are having fun!The past weeks have kept me really busy learning some quite interesting crafting techniques. I have been trying out Chilbo art or Enameling. In this art...
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Korean Farmers: The Value of Local Knowledge
TweetBy Erica SweettIn October the ISC met with Korean farmers. We were welcomed into their homes, fed fresh food and given tours of rural and urban farmlands. They shared their stories and shared the...
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Temple Stay: Hwagyesa Temple (Seoul)
Tweet Hwagyesa Temple in Seoul (courtesy of http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/)Hello Again Everyone!!Introduction to the Temple:Hwagyesa Temple was first founded in 1522 A.D by the monk Shinwol....
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How 20% of the School Day Got Me 100% Success
TweetThe leaders at Google believe that people are happier and more productive when they spend 20% of their time at work on a personal project, something that interests them, gets them fired up and...
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Vlog Entry #12: Student Video Projects
TweetIn another post I explain a little bit more about how these awesome videos came into the world. So if you want to learn more, you can check that out. Othewise I’ll just get out of your way and let...
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How to Learn the Korean Language Fast
Tweet1. Just the Basics Koreana. Hangul Hourb. English to Konglishc. Essential Korean Phrasesd. Writing for Retentione. Counting in Korean2. Beginner Koreana. Core Korean Verbsb. Korean Dictionaryc....
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Beginning of a Photo Essay: Hanoi, how will I survive?
TweetHa, no joke that was my first thought as I turned off the street our hotel was on and entered into the hustle and bustle of the Old Quarter. I have been to a lot of places, but I had never...
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13 Terrible Things About Travelling in Southeast Asia
Tweetby Chris Tharp(This is the time of year where many of us head to SE Asia on vacation. I haven’t been able to for the past couple of winters and am rightfully bitter about it it, so allow me to...
View ArticleI post this hoping to sound more like a supportive girlfriend...
TweetI post this hoping to sound more like a supportive girlfriend rather than a silly groupie. (Then again, no shame in being a groupie…) My boyfriend is part of an acoustic rap duo and they’re...
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Best free souvenir: Movie posters
TweetIt’s time to leave Korea and you’re scratching your head over what to buy for your friends, colleagues and loved ones. In the old days, Korean snacks, cosmetics and fashion were legendary items...
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