ESL Teacher Burnout: Here’s How to Avoid It
TweetNow, I realize the irony of this post on ESL teacher burnout. I, myself, am totally and completely burnt out on the teaching and am in fact moving to Canada in about a month after living in Korea...
View ArticleDear Brunei Darussalam
TweetA stunning image (and article) about the iconic Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien MosqueSultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque c/o Nai69 "ClickWithMyLens""A Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures" is the tagline of...
View Article3 Unique Indoor Activities You Must Try In Seoul
Tweet When winter comes around, you might easily feel blue and bored. So, for those of you who don’t want to go outdoors, here’s the ultimate selection of indoor activities you can try in South Korea...
View ArticleMy All New Book!! Korean Temples: Art, Architecture and History
My All New Book!! Korean Temples: Art, Architecture and History TweetThe Cover to my All New Book!Hello Again Everyone!!Once again, I’m very proud to announce the publication of an all new temple...
View ArticleFeed Your Cold Korean Style
Feed Your Cold Korean Style TweetBackground photo by Young Suk Yun via FlickrYou’ve heard the old saying “feed a cold,” right? Well, Koreans definitely believe in that advice. Even now as an adult, if...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Guide to South Korea’s Best Ski Resort
The Ultimate Guide to South Korea’s Best Ski Resort TweetAre you having trouble comparing and choosing the right ski resort for your ski holidays?Well, stop hassling because we’ve picked the best ski...
View ArticleSeonggulsa Temple – 성굴사 (Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do)
TweetThe Yaksayore-bul statue inside the Yaksa-jeon cave shrine at Seonggulsa Temple in Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do.Hello Again Everyone!!Seonggulsa Temple, in Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is located...
View ArticleJust Because Everyone Else is Doing It…
TweetJust Because Everyone Else is Doing It…After 10 years, my time here in Korea is coming to a close and I only have one final week of “teaching.” By teaching, I actually mean playing some awesome...
View ArticleDecember 25, 2015This year, most of us had a four-day weekend in...
TweetDecember 25, 2015This year, most of us had a four-day weekend in Korea, with Thursday to Sunday off of work. I had an amazing weekend!Some highlights include: Robscenity show at HQ Gwangan,...
View ArticleChristmas 2015
TweetSouth Korea —I‘m not over Christmas yet. This will be the last, promise. lol Downtown Seoul offered decorative Christmas lights at City Hall and along Cheonggyecheon for everyone to see. They also...
View ArticleThe First Sunrise of 2016
TweetYangyang, Gangwon-do, South Korea — Every sunrise is a miracle. I was glad that God woke me up that morning and felt so blessed to see the first sunrise of the year. Somehow, it reminded me that...
View ArticleVlogger Luke Williams: Coming Out in Korea
TweetI stumbled upon vlogger Luke Williams recently and wanted to make sure that my readers have found him as well.He began vlogging in mid-2015 and has been very forthright in his life as a gay man in...
View ArticleBoseong Green Tea Plantation Light Festival (보성차밭 빛축제), December...
TweetBoseong Green Tea Plantation Light Festival (보성차밭 빛축제), December 19-20, 2014Boseong is a city southwest of Busan and easy to get to by bus. The bus trip takes 3 hours and 40 minutes from Sasang...
View ArticleColonial Korea: Ssanggyesa Temple – 쌍계사 (Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do)
TweetNational Treasure #47, The Stele for Master Jingam at Ssanggyesa Temple in Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do.Hello Again Everyone!!Ssanggyesa Temple, which means “Twin Streams Temple,” in English, was...
View ArticleThe Sajin Newsletter
TweetI just want to let everyone know that I am now putting together a monthly newsletter called “The Sajin Newsletter” which will be about my photography and include numerous other bits of...
View ArticleTop 5 Games and Activities for Big ESL Classes
TweetBig EL Classes: They don’t have to be a Nightmare50 students in a class? Sounds like your biggest nightmare? I’m not going to sugar-coat it for you-it is kind of a nightmare and in a language...
View ArticleHow to Say ‘What Is Your Name’ in Korean
TweetWhen you first meet someone, it’s important to be able to ask what is your name in Korean. It’s good manners!This is especially true in Korea! There are a few reasons for this:1. You may be...
View ArticleGangnam Style? David Lo-Pan Style
TweetFor those familiar with Big Trouble in Little China, or Psy from South Korea : here's a video for you.Soon I'll be posting a Geisha Basket with a teaset inside. All for sale soon on Ebay. David...
View Article10 Must-Try Korean Convenience Store Foods
10 Must-Try Korean Convenience Store Foods Tweet One of the best things about South Korea that makes traveler’s life way more easy and comfortable is that there are hundreds and thousands of Korean...
View ArticleRedevelopment (Groove)
TweetGroove Magazine recently featured a discussion of the laws surrounding redevelopment in Korea, reprinted below:Housing to Dirt to Housing AgainStory by: Darren Bean and Yuna LeeWhile Korea’s...
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