My student back to show off another toy! She said this one costs...
TweetMy student back to show off another toy! She said this one costs a bit less than 50 cents USD. It is clay that comes in what’s described as a “gas tank.” I think the Korean is “가스통면발뽐” but not...
View Article2013 Seoul LGBT Film Festival Day 9, Friday June 14th
TweetThe festival starts out at 12:30 with the Hong Kong film 아비정전 Korean subtitles. At 14:30 is Call me Kuchu (나는 쿠추다) In Uganda, a new bill threatens to make homosexuality punishable by death. David...
View ArticleAnother Queer Weekend
TweetOf course, the LGBT Film Festival is going on all weekend. But if you are looking to grab a drink instead of see a film that shouldn't be a problem.If you want to try something new, head to LOVO...
View ArticleAbenomics is Not more Dangerous than the North Korean Missile Program
TweetRegular readers know that I write now-and-again for the Diplomat web-magazine. This post is a re-print of my June column. Abenomics is still dominating Korean business news, and I continue to be...
View ArticleKeeping to a Vegan Diet while Traveling
TweetIt is easy to stick to a routine when everything stays the same. However, it is difficult to know exactly what’s in your food when your eating at new restaurants, trying new dishes or translating...
View Article♥ Cute Korea: Cake Decorating Cafe
TweetI'd read about I Make Cake Cafe on Busan Awesome. As soon as I saw it I decided to take Nick for his birthday. The directions on the original article are perfect so we found it really quickly.We...
View ArticleHK Tram Warp Displayed at SXSW Flickr Gallery
TweetThe good people over at Flickr asked me if I would let them display my Hong Kong Trolley Warp photo. It was included in their gallery during this year’s South by South West (SXSW) in Austin,...
View ArticlePhoto Exhibit: The Nomad Within | Wonders of Asia
TweetMy new exhibition (June 15 – July 28) will kick off Saturday the 15th at 5pm. It will be held at the IUM Art Space Gallery in Ulsan, Korea. I’ve posted details and directions below. Hope you can...
View ArticleBaseball, Sand and the Black Eagles
TweetOn Saturday David and I went to a baseball game in Daegu with all of the other teacher’s at CEV. The Samsung Lions were playing Doosan Bears. It was a good game. The atmosphere was fantastic....
View ArticleMy school took the students on a field trip to 부여땅 어린이 미술관, a...
TweetMy school took the students on a field trip to 부여땅 어린이 미술관, a children’s museum. The kids were able to learn about different trades and role play.About the girlHi, I'm Stacy. I am from Portland,...
View ArticleDriving into the Unknown
Driving into the Unknown TweetI breathe in deeply, trying my best to remain calm. A large black car, who has just rushed past the long line of patiently waiting drivers, is now doing his best to force...
View ArticleThe Privilege of Having Korean In-Laws
The Privilege of Having Korean In-Laws TweetHaving fairly conservative-minded Korean in-laws can be extremely frustrating, but I do sometimes forget the tremendous privilege it is to have a Korean...
View Article2013 Seoul LGBT Film Festival Day 10, Saturday June 15th
TweetTwo Weddings and a Funeral starts at 10:30 today. Korean with English subtitles.Next is the Hong Kong Special Feature: 백바마녀전. Korean subtitles. 6/15 at 12:30.At 14:30 is the SeLFF Film Project,...
View ArticleMy Cambodian Adventure: An Unintended Result
My Cambodian Adventure: An Unintended Result TweetWhile checking my email at Hotel 9 in Phnom Penh, I struck up a conversation with an Australian woman and her daughter, whom I had seen the night...
View ArticleSending Money Home with Wire Transfers
TweetIt's come time for me to finally send money back home. I've been procrastinating the task for quite some time, but I decided to just get it over with. Not knowing where to start, I went to the...
View ArticleNew episode! Learn Korean Ep. 32: "Wanna"
TweetJust uploaded another new Korean lesson to YouTube - Learn Korean Ep. 32: "Wanna"Learn how to say "wanna" in Korean. It's really simple, and useful!Also check out the free PDF version of this...
View ArticleI find it really amusing to see people selling items on the...
TweetI find it really amusing to see people selling items on the Seoul subway. They are so excited and animated. I’m always too nervous to buy anything, because I’m worried I’ll mess up speaking Korean...
View ArticleBarbie Hair Salon in Seoul ♥ 바비 헤어 &스토어
Tweet Did you know Seoul is the home of the world’s first Barbie themed hair salon?? Yes, that is right!! Barbie is well-loved in Asia, and in Korea you can find things like Barbie beauty hair...
View ArticleTop 6 destinations to travel this summer in Korea
TweetKorea is among the world best destinations since it offers a variety of experiences. This ranges from tourist attraction sites, entertainment sports and other fun activities. The country is...
View ArticleProject Announcement – Kuiwon’s Hanmun Grammar Primer
Project Announcement – Kuiwon’s Hanmun Grammar Primer TweetThe vast majority of literature written by Koreans before — and even during the early years of — the latter half of the twentieth century is...
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