Picturesque Pedaling and Pleasant Paddling
TweetAs an avid cyclist and aspiring adventurist, I was really looking forward to my full-day “Pedals and Paddles” tour with Grasshopper Adventures. Starting at 7:30 on a bright Thursday morning, I set...
View Article5 Easy Ways To Learn Korean NOW
TweetLet’s make things easy on ourselves!If you’re new to the Korean language, you may think it’s very difficult. After all, it has it’s own alphabet and the sentence structure is different than...
View ArticleIf you hate soju, try cheongju
TweetSoju may be the classic alcohol for a Korean BBQ dinner, but let’s be honest, it tastes like chemicals and leaves you with a terrible hangover.Still, soju is a must-have when there’s samgyupsal...
View ArticleLearn Korean grammar: "Do it for later"
TweetThis week we have a new Korean grammar lesson - "do it for later." We'll talk about how to use the verbs 놓다 and 두다 to add the meaning that you're doing something in advance, or that you're doing...
View ArticleHow to Pronounce Korean Names Easily
Tweet1. Why Romanized Korean Names Are Confusing2. Standard Korean Name Structure3. Converting from Hangul to Romanized KoreanThe easiest way to learn how to pronounce Korean names may surprise you.If...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Hiring A Tour Guide in Siem Reap
TweetWhether you’re traveling solo or not, international trips can be very stressful. There’s a lot of planning to do beforehand and just as much to figure out/pay attention to after you arrive. For...
View ArticleSudeoksa Temple – 수덕사 (Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do)
TweetThe oldest building in Korea is housed at Sudeoksa Temple in Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do.Hello Again Everyone!!Located on Mt. Deoksungsan in Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do, the exact date of Sudeoksa...
View ArticleWin copies of – Make Out in Korean: 3rd Edition – by Tuttle Publishing
TweetAfter the tremendous success of Making Out in Korean, Tuttle Publishing is now out with the 3rd edition of this book and to celebrate its success they are giving out 3 copies of this book.For...
View ArticleTKQ on Vacation
TweetI'm off to Indonesia with the BF for vacation! Which means no more blogging, and hopefully seeing some of this in Bali:Lee Hyori certainly is living the sweet life. Have a great New Year and see...
View ArticleDrawing Seoul
TweetYet another interesting week! I had entered my drawing for the Seoul Typography contest held by the Seoul Metropolitan Government on the first week of January. I have a passion for doodling and I...
View ArticleKorean Double Consonants: The Terrible Twos
TweetHaving trouble with figuring how how to pronounce Korean double consonants?You’re not alone!No doubt that Korean consonants are a challenge to pronounce. This is especially true when you’re first...
View ArticleHalf price movies with the CGV app
TweetOne of my favourite activities in Korea is to watch half price movies in the morning at CGV cinemas. Tickets are usually 5,000 won instead of 10,000 won, and if you choose to indulge yourself at...
View ArticleInspiration through Dance - Dance To Connect in Busan
Inspiration through Dance - Dance To Connect in Busan TweetBeing part of a multi-racial society can be a barrier to making friends due to the limitations of language, but recently here in Busan four...
View ArticleNow and Then: Jikjisa Temple
TweetAn aerial shot of Jikjisa Temple from the last century.Hello Again Everyone!!Jikjisa Temple in Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was first founded in 418 A.D, and it’s believed to be one of the oldest...
View ArticleBest Korean BBQ (Samgyeopsal) in Seoul
TweetI discovered this restaurant 4 years ago when I was out in the rain one day at Hapjeong Station and I saw some locals queuing on a street corner despite the weather. In other words, this place is...
View ArticleHow to Learn the Korean Alphabet
TweetKorean culture is on the rise: worldwide music and pop culture success, rapid economic growth and some of the world’s biggest and most relevant companies have put Korea on the map in a big way!As...
View ArticleINSIGNIA FEDERAL GROUP JOB – CAREER TRANSITION TRAINER (PART TIME) – ALL...
TweetCATEGORY:PAY RATE:START DATE:Part-Time/HourlyNegotiableApril 2015Insignia is currently accepting resumes for Employment Workshop Facilitators in Korea. As an Employment Workshop Facilitator with...
View ArticleKorean Love Phrases For Dating & Romance
Tweet1. Two Rules for Korean Love Phrases2. Meeting & Dating Korean Phrases3. Kind & Caring Korean Compliments4. Affectionate Korean Love Phrases5. Heart-to-Heart Korean Expressions6. Korean...
View ArticleA Lunar New Year’s Feast for the Homeless in Busan
TweetBack home in Florida I would often volunteer at homeless outreaches that my church supported. There was a large one in Ft. Lauderdale that was jointly supported by the city and our church....
View ArticleGuilty Pleasure: Authentic Southern-Style Comfort Food in Itaewon
TweetSomething about the cold weather really puts a damper on my mood. So, what do I do when I've got the winter blues? I eat! And while I've managed to find comfort in certain Korean foods over the...
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