North and South Korea are technically still at war and of course we all know the supporting allies for each country are China and the United States, respectively. There are various opinions on the … [Read more...]
Should Expat English Teachers Be Afraid of the North Korea and China Situation?
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10 Hobbies in Korea for Foreigners
November 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The whole idea of coming to Korea to teach English will turn anyone, regardless of age, into a little kid. The anticipation and excitement of traveling to a foreign land will likely cause many of us … [Read more...]
3 Female Teachers Talk About Dating, Racism, and Safety in Korea
November 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
One thing I've learned through blogging and vlogging over the past two years is that there are a lot of questions about life as an expat teaching English in Korea. They are all different and they … [Read more...]
The Baby Box – Disabled Orphan Drop Off in South Korea
October 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It's not all exotic food, beautiful temples, and glitzy K-Pop in the ROK. South Korea is no different than any other nation in the world in this way. It's made up of people. The broad spectrum of … [Read more...]
Travel Auteurs Interviews the Red Dragon Diaries on Blog Talk Radio
October 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Recently I was contacted by Rich Gedney of Travel Auteurs on YouTube about a new project of his. Rich had asked if he could interview me on Blog Talk Radio about my life teaching English in Korea as … [Read more...]
4 Things in Korea I Will Never Get Used To
September 3, 2013 by 14 Comments
I've officially entered my third year teaching in South Korea. I'm settled into my new apartment and have already started teaching at my new elementary school. It's a challenging and exciting time. … [Read more...]
Why Korean Men and Women Marry Foreigners (Matchmaking Poll)
August 20, 2013 by 10 Comments
I'm not big on talking about the whole dating and marriage thing, but when I came across this article I figured I wouldn't be the only one who was intrigued. The Chosen Ilbo recently reported a poll … [Read more...]
Kim Jong Un Has a Smartphone!!
August 17, 2013 by 1 Comment
Will miracles never cease. I couldn't believe my eyes when I read the other day that the infamous, fearless leader of the Hermit Kingdom is now equipped with a smartphone. The article over at … [Read more...]
Making Cake in a Mug with Middle School Korean Girls
August 9, 2013 by 2 Comments
English camp comes at the start of Summer and Winter breaks. It generally lasts about 10 days and the day usually ends before noon. At least that's how it was at my school. Camps are usually on the … [Read more...]
The Magnificent Local Markets of South Korea
July 16, 2013 by 2 Comments
You may have heard about the indoor/outdoor markets in South Korea. They are wonderlands for the investigative type. If you like snooping around local shops to see what the natives are buying, then … [Read more...]