Colonial Korea: Donghwasa Temple – 동화사 (Daegu, Gyeongsangbuk-do)
TweetAn overview of Donghwasa Temple in Daegu in 1932.Hello Again Everyone!!Donghwasa Temple, which means Paulownia Blossom Temple,” in English, was first established in northern Daegu on the southern...
View ArticleWhere To Get Skin Care, Hair Makeover & Beauty Services in Seoul
TweetHave you ever wondered where the Korean celebrities and TV stars go to get their gorgeous camera-ready looks? Here are some great things that you can do to get the Korean beauty look when you...
View ArticleLife After ESL: Teaching in the USA + Freelancing
TweetHeather Harn, a freelance writer and illustrator who used to teach in South KoreaInterview with Heather Harn from Oscar Astoria + Rabbits and HattersFor the past year, life after ESL has been on...
View ArticleKorean Rice Cake Soup (떡국)
Tweet떡국 (rice cake soup) is eaten commonly in Korea on New Year's Day. It's made obviously with rice cake, but many other vegetables go into it too.And there are several types of 떡국 you can get. The...
View Article5 Reasons Why You Must Visit South Korea in February
TweetIn terms of weather, the most favorable times to visit South Korea are March ~May and September~November. However, February can be a fabulous time for travelers to visit South Korea. Here are 5...
View ArticleTrivia for Kids: Lesson Planning Made Easy!
TweetTrivia for Kids as well as AdultsTrivia is one of my favourite ways to begin my classes. It’s a light-hearted way to ease your students into using English and it also is a great way to expand...
View ArticleHow Koreans Celebrate Lunar New Year
TweetIt’s a time for happiness and festivities because Lunar New Year, ‘Seollal’, is just around the corner in South Korea! FYI, this year 2016 is the ‘Year of the Red Monkey’. For those of you who are...
View ArticleSweet and Tasty TV: Homo Hill
TweetSweet and Tasty TV made a video on Homo Hill hitting up some of the main establishments.While I'm not really into the main shtick of this vlogger, this video is a great visualization of what is...
View ArticleHow to make Mae Jak Gwa, Korean Twisted Cookies
Tweet Try these cutest Korean cookies for Korean New Year’s Day! See detailed recipe here! here.CrazyKoreanCooking.comFollow Crazy Korean Cooking JOIN FACEBOOK GROUPJOIN FACEBOOK...
View ArticleHaegwangsa Temple – 해광사 (Gijang, Busan)
TweetThe East Sea Yongwang-dang at Haegwangsa Temple in Gijang, Busan.Hello Again Everyone!!This is only the second time in over five years that I’ve done this, with the first being Hongjeam Hermitage...
View Article35 Things To Do & Eat in Seoul, South Korea
Tweet Seoul, Korea is now one of the top 10 most visited cities in the world. And for good reason. Korea is a nation that has risen from a tumultuous, war-torn past to become an influential face on the...
View ArticleKorean green chili pepper pickles, gochu jangajji
Tweet고추장아찌 Gochu jangajji are one of many types of Korean pickles. Unlike the vinegar quick pickles popular in the U.S., Korean pickles are fermented and seasoned with soy sauce and sugar. The result...
View ArticleBusy Busy Busy!
TweetI sincerely apologize for the lack of updates. Here’s hoping I can get back to a normal schedule sooner than later. On the bright side, the book should be finished in the very near future! Yay!!...
View ArticleCFFC : Things that are Hot
TweetMy response for this week’s Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge — Things that are HOT. (3 photos)sunsunlight and underfloor heating systemKorean street food
View ArticleMae Jak Gwa, Korean Twisted Cookies
Tweet매작과 Here is the cutest classic Korean dessert. Don't need any special ingredients or equipments and it's quite fun to make. Try it for your upcoming party! prep time: 60 min inactive time: 30...
View ArticleHappy Lunar New Year
Tweet 새해 복 많이 받으세요Happy Seollal (설날)新年快樂Gong Xi Fa CaiKung Hei Fat Choi Wishing you a happy and prosperous new year. May God pour His love and blessings on you. Cheers to the new year!...
View ArticleColonial Korea: Ssangbongsa Temple – 쌍봉사 (Hwasun, Jeollanam-do)
TweetThe amazing Daeung-jeon Hall from 1933 at Ssangbongsa Temple in Hwasun, Jeollanam-do before it was tragically destroyed by fire in 1983.Hello Again Everyone!!Ssangbongsa Temple is located in...
View ArticleCold soybean noodles, Kongguksu
Cold soybean noodles, Kongguksu Tweet콩국수Kongguksu is the perfect dish to help you cool off on a hot day. Traditionally eaten during the summer, this chilled soy milk noodle dish is hearty enough to...
View ArticleWelcome…
Tweet…and thanks for visiting. This is a blog which features places to eat and drink in Yangsan. It’s designed to be informative, rather than a bunch of reviews of my favorite places, though you may...
View ArticleHow to Teach English Conversation
TweetMany foreign ESL teachers abroad, especially in places like South Korea, teach predominantly English conversation classes. Some teachers (and students too!) have the perception that teaching...
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