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Tokyo
Tweet Hi everyone! I'm (we) are finally in Japan, my sister and I arrived in Narita at 6am after what I felt was the longest flight ever! We started this journey on July 29th at 11:30pm in Mexico city...
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First Lesson Idea for New Teachers in Korea
Tweet I get a lot of questions regarding lesson planning. A lot of hopeful ESL teachers wonder what direction they should take regarding their lessons and how to go about making them. There is really...
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Hey, look! I've been published!
Tweet Hey everybody! I wrote an article for Yahoo and they published it. You should go read it (for your own benefit, obviously, not because I get paid per view...).Signs of a Quarter-Life Crisisby...
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Registration for August 10th Meeting OPEN!!
TweetThe rains have finally cleared up, so we are looking for a terrace to enjoy our makgeolli. So for this meeting we are headed to a place in Seocho that […]Makgeolli Mamas &...
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My mom and I are having the best time in Hong Kong. We rode a...
TweetMy mom and I are having the best time in Hong Kong. We rode a cable car to the Big Buddha, shopped at the outlets, took a ferry to Macau, and walked the Avenue of Stars. So much more I want to do,...
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Busan Rock Fest 2013 Guide
Busan Rock Fest 2013 Guide TweetThis weekend sees the biggest musical event of the year in Busan. Although the lineups aren’t as star studded as some of the other big festivals in Korea, Busan...
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Byki
TweetBefore you know it –It will be autumn in Korea The green leaves that sprung up and out from the earth Will fall back to the earth Taking the stifling steam bath with it And you will be...
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Bread Cake
Tweet Sometimes, when teaching in a foreign county, you have to fudge the details a little bit. I'm in the middle of English summer camp at the moment. Today was "cooking day." At the request of...
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A Yin Yoga Sequence: Cultivating the Space Within
Tweetby Michael HetheringtonYin yoga is a style of yoga that emphasizes long holds (around 3-5 minutes) of ground-based yoga poses that focus on lengthening the deep layers of connective tissues that...
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Kaizen Korea Documentary Teaser
TweetA Humble Attempt at Thank You in 500 Words or LessWhat started out as an idea for some 30 second blip has morphed into something utterly beyond ANY of our wildest expectations…. and this is just...
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August: Letter From the Editor
TweetYou.IMPROVED Magazine is the work of partners Simon Kang and Mindy Sisco. Simon and Mindy have been co-proprietors of Kaizen Wellness Workroom (formerly Korean Kartel) for over four years. This...
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Contributors: August 2013
TweetJoanna Tambakis: Panko and Coconut Crusted TofuMy name is Jo. I love making and sharing food with others. It’s kind of my jam. I am interested in all aspects of food, from the seed to the table. I...
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Summer Can Be Hazardous to Your Health!
Tweetby Meg RushbrookFor most people, summer means brews and barbecues. For others it means traveling. Traveling usually means little sleep and little water. It goes without saying that all of these...
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Inkyu JUNG: Off the Mat and Into the World
Inkyu JUNG: Off the Mat and Into the World TweetWhen we first met Inkyu six months ago, he was a kind, shy, unassumingly polite young guy slaving away inside the walls of an English hagwon vying for a...
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Another Queer Weekend
TweetAs I mentioned earlier, there is a new gay club opening in Busan! Hurrah!The only other party posted is Circuit's Family Party tonight and tomorrow night.Anything else going on this weekend?
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We shopped on Sportswear Street, at the Jade Market, Temple...
TweetWe shopped on Sportswear Street, at the Jade Market, Temple Street Night market, ifc, and Ladies Market. My friend, Brandon, recommended Tim Ho Wan in the IFC Mall (one floor down from the Airport...
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Learn Korean Ep. 37: "F.Y.I."
TweetWith a new week comes a brand new Korean lesson.Learn Korean Ep. 37: "F.Y.I."Learn a fun way to say "for your information" in Korean. You'll probably find this one very useful when speaking with...
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Freedom of Speech Threatened by Cultural Etiquette and Sensitivity
Freedom of Speech Threatened by Cultural Etiquette and Sensitivity Tweet Last week, I wrote the longest post ever in reply to Ask a Korean's post on plane crashes and culturalism. I felt compelled to...
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Undiscovered Seoul: The City's Best Off the Beaten Path Destinations
Undiscovered Seoul: The City's Best Off the Beaten Path Destinations Tweet N'Seoul Tower. Gyeongbokgung. Myeongdong. Garuso-gil. Very few tourists come to Seoul without these must-see attractions at...
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Gaemi Jip (개미 집)
TweetName: Gaemi Jip (개미 집) Location: Apgujeong Reviewed by: Mama’s and Papa’s on: June 8th, 2013 Thoughts: An upscale venue in the midst of Apgujeong, Kaemi Jip fuels its customers with refreshing...
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