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Getting Domestic in Korea
TweetThis does not apply just to South Korea. Though, it’s damn important here. It may be a personal thing, it may be universal.If you have just arrived here, you’re starry-eyed and excited and...
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10 reasons why garlic rocks
Tweet Korean Food Facts Here are some of the countless benefits of garlic. Is the bad breath worth it? We think so. Find recipes with garlic here. Source: crazykoreancooking.com via Crazy Korean...
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How to navigate 24 hours in Hong Kong!
How to navigate 24 hours in Hong Kong! TweetWe can't resist the official "ticket photo" whenever we go on vacation! It has to be done! *** This is what 2 jobless, homeless, newlywed backpacking...
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The 38th Parallel
The 38th Parallel TweetFor Ric’s birthday in October, we spent a weekend in Seoul and had the opportunity to tour the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), doubtless one of the most politically tense spots...
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Idiots on Parade: Guess Who is Chinese Japanese or Korean [VIDEO]
TweetSigh. Another one of those videos. Yah, I can’t resist watching them either, but I am way past the point of cringing anymore. Were these all random picks or did the author edit in the biggest...
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Korean New Year With The Seoul Family
TweetI live in the deep south of South Korea and usually spend the Korean holidays in Suncheon with my father in-law's side of the family, but the other half of my wife's family live up in Seoul. I...
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Citizenship
Citizenship TweetI maintain my sanity in the playplace, which is mobbed with children and parents—at least a hundred swarming an area the size of a large living room, my son among them—by attempting...
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New Recipes: Bibimbap Sauce
TweetAre you looking for a recipe for bibimbap sauce? Explore your options.Simple vegetarian version: http://crazykoreancooking.com/recipe/bimbimbap-sauceMore elaborate version with ground beef:...
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Yi Seo’u – An Incidental Composition After Having Played Chess
TweetYi Seo’u (李瑞雨, 이서우, 1633-?) was a Chosun dynasty literati bureaucrat. He was of the Ugye Yi Clan (羽溪李氏, 우계이씨), which is now called the Gangreung Yi Clan (江陵李氏, 강릉이씨); his courtesy name (字, 자) was...
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Bucheobawi/Okryongam Hermitage - 부처바위/옥룡암 (Gyeongju)
TweetPart of the southern face of Bucheobawi, Buddha Rock, on Mt. Namsan in Gyeongju.Hello Again Everyone!!To get to the famed Bucheobawi, which is known as the Buddha Rock in English, you'll first...
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Panmunjom Travel Center Review
Panmunjom Travel Center Review TweetIf you spend any time as a tourist in Seoul you will no doubt end up on a tour of the DMZ. There are many tours going either to Dorasan Station and the 3rd...
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Welcome Home Part 2: Electric Boogaloo
TweetI had a great night last night. It was kind of your standard Korea Night Out: dinner at a galbi place, followed by a hang out at a bar and then Noraebang, where I performed such staples as...
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Cute Korean Childrens Books
Cute Korean Childrens Books TweetOne thing there is to know about me is that I love children’s books, especially ones with cute illustrations. Even now that I am older I still vividly remember which...
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Island life... Day 3 on Lombok Island, Indonesia
TweetWe started off the day with a gorgeous scooter ride through Lombok, going west from Kuta Beach to Mauan and Maui Beach. Sadly, I accidently deleted those photos. ugh. When we got back into...
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Dear Korea #081 - Goodbye is always the hardest part.
Dear Korea #081 - Goodbye is always the hardest part. TweetWhile most mature people may bid farewell in a more caring manner, my friends and I apparently like to be more juvenile about it. Speaking...
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KMK: Bonny Pizza Pub
Tweet Bonny’s Pizza just opened up in the HBC neighborhood. A place that’s not a burger joint has been long overdue. Sure, you’d think pizza already covered by Al Matto up the street or the always...
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Les Miserables ROK Air Force Parody Les Militaribles / 공군 레미제라블 ‘레밀리터리블’
Tweet This is a bit overdue. but I had to share because I was humming along to Les Mis today and remembered the video. Les Miserables was pretty big hit here in Korea, as it was in the rest of the...
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Welcome back!
TweetOH HEYYYYY there. Tis I. I'm back. My two month pseudo-vacation has come to a close, and it's back to the grindstone for your friendly neighborhood blogger/ESL teacher. The first day of school has...
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Sports Makgeolli in a Can
TweetMakgeolli has long been the drink for farmers who work long hours in the fields and are in need of a refreshing pick-me-up. Still today, nothing satisfies better than a cool, crisp bowl at the top...
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Korean Street Bread
TweetHere in Korea, street breads are very popular. These waffle-like breads are usually filled with red bean paste, chocolate, or flavored custard. They come in all different shapes like fish shaped...
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