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Get to the Point – Acupuncture in Korea Works!

About a month ago I went and did something that I thought was going to be a great idea, but it was DUMB!  I went and trained with a collegiate judo team here in Busan at Dong-eui University.  Now to … [Read more...]

TeacherPort.com Interviews the Red Dragon Diaries

Recently, my blog was graciously recognized by TeacherPort - an online job site for teaching abroad.  Here is an interview I had with them about my blog and experiences teaching English in Korea. … [Read more...]

14 Things to Do & See in Busan, South Korea (VIDEO)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY50LzQeYWA   … [Read more...]

Being an Older Non-Korean Korean in Korea

Life for me is slightly different than for most of the foreign teachers here in Korea.  Many people wonder and ask me about two things quite frequently:  getting a job as an older teacher, and being … [Read more...]

Gap Year in Korea – My Sabbatical from Life

My story of coming to Korea to teach English plays out much differently than most of the 20-somethings that take up this endeavor.  Where many teachers come here fresh out of college or just a few … [Read more...]

Random Korean Student Adorability

Like every teacher, there are some students who become your favorites for one reason or another.  They always find a way to find you in the hallways and say "hello!" or talk about random things. … [Read more...]

Let it Snow in Busan

It doesn't snow nearly as much in Busan as in Seoul.  Busan is further south and also located right on the coast which always keeps temperatures slightly higher. But today I was startled by the … [Read more...]

ROK Marines, Earrings, and Piggy Socks for Christmas

Christmas rolled up on me so quickly this year.  In fact, I can't believe how quickly this year is flying by already.  More quickly than any other time in my life that I can remember.  It seems like … [Read more...]

Teacherport Award for the Red Dragon Diaries

I am so surprised and sincerely flattered that my blog was recognized in a recent review of teaching abroad blogs.  Teacherport.com, an international English teaching recruitment agency, reviewed a … [Read more...]

The Skinny on Gaining Weight in Korea

Too much or too little will change you I was asked on my Youtube channel about whether or not I had gained weight since coming to Korea.  The user mentioned noticing that some Youtubers lost … [Read more...]