Tombs of the Kings and a 500-year-old gingko tree
TweetHere’s a UNESCO World Heritage site that you can visit for just 1,000 won ($1). It’s called Seolleung-Jeongneung and is the final resting place of two kings and one queen from the Joseon...
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Find your "Korean Age" (Korean Age vs. American Age)
TweetThis week we have a brand new Q&A episode, all about age. Did you know that Korea calculates age differently than other countries?In fact, as soon as you arrive in Korea, you could be 1 or 2...
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IKEA in Seoul
TweetHappy Lunar Year to all my friends in the blogworld! Welcome to the year of the Sheep :)It is a time of the year when Seoul is empty as this is a time when Seoulites visit their family back in...
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Busan Shark Dive: Up Close and Personal with Jaws
Busan Shark Dive: Up Close and Personal with Jaws TweetWhen I was a young gal, I had an ungodly fear of sharks. Perhaps it was the animatronics at the Jaws ride at Universal Studios, or the threat...
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AXA English Website Makes Car Insurance Easy for Expats
TweetCar insurance. Every driver is required to get it to be able to drive in Korea. And, like in any other country, it's important to carefully consider the brand and coverage, which is not always...
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Daewonsa Temple – 대원사 (Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do)
TweetThe dragon’s head at Daewonsa Temple in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do.Hello Again Everyone!!Without a doubt, Daewonsa Temple in northern Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do is one of the strangest and most unique...
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The ‘Interview’ Hack Suggests N Korea will now Cyber-Target the Private...
TweetAll the hubub on North Korea hacking Sony got me thinking about the impact this might have on the private sector. To date, most of the North Korea & hacking discussion has focused on...
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Outcome-based Health/Fitness
TweetOUTCOME-BASED HEALTH/FITNESS:-FITNESS OUTCOMES should be the same for all people- operationalised as EXIT BEHAVIORS (->targets)- progress towards them measured against BENCHMARKS...
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Korean Girls Taste American Snacks Phrases
TweetLately the video “Korean Girls Taste American Snacks” has been going viral around the internet. It’s quite entertaining!If you haven’t seen it yet, “Korean Girls Taste American Snacks” is a video...
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Walking Posts (up to 2015 FEB22)
TweetGOAL COMPLETED DAYS:10,000steps -> 11,000 stepsNOVEMBER: 8 / 21 days (38%)DECEMBER: 19 / 31 days (61%)JANUARY: 21 / 31 (68%)FEBRUARY: 9 / 21 days (43%)New goals:87% and above average next 3...
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Joykolon: Your One-Stop-Shop for Korean Fashion's Spring Trends
TweetSpring is upon us here in Seoul and I could not be happier. My excitement is not only for warmer temperatures, terrace coffees and cherry blossoms, but also spring fashion. And after hitting up a...
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Registration for 28th February Meeting Open!!
TweetWe’ve got an unusual one for you this weekend Mamas & Papas! For anyone that has been to one of our meetings, one of the regular makgeollis we order is Seong Myeong Sub. It’s a dry, chalky...
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How to Be an Excellent, Award-Winning ESL Teacher
TweetDuring my time here in Korea, I’ve had the opportunity to meet some great teachers. One of those teachers is my friend, Candice, from South Africa. It’s possible you’ve watched her in other videos...
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Now and Then: Unjusa Temple
TweetThe mysterious Unjusa Temple in black and white.Hello Again Everyone!!Unjusa Temple is located in Hwasun County, Jeollanam-do, and its origins are largely unknown. But whatever the date of its...
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The Agony and the Ecstasy of Buying a Car in Korea
The Agony and the Ecstasy of Buying a Car in Korea TweetAs usual, I managed to go for weeks without posting, despite my best intentions. There's something about vacation that just sucks away what...
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THOUGHTS: research phenonema versus understanding phenomena
TweetTo do RESEARCH, it's based on a PARADIGM so need a choice of theories that fit with the paradigm (because of ontological and epistemological assumptions -> internal consistency).But, to...
View Article6 Design frames in Educational Research:
TweetCase-holder:There are 6 design frames in Educational Research:1. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN2. LONGITUDINAL STUDIES & SURVEYS3. CASE STUDY4. ETHNOGRAPHY5. ACTION RESEARCH6. ACTIVITY THEORYI will add...
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11 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Teaching in Korea
11 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Teaching in Korea TweetBear with me folks. This is a long one, and there are no pretty pictures. Sorry. But I hope you find it useful/interesting. I’ve been...
View ArticleBaseball cage!!!
TweetFancy yourself a champion batter? Or just wanna let loose some pent-up angst? The batting cage is your answer!Thanks to the long-term American presence in Korea, baseball has become the hottest...
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