Street food is synonymous with Korean culture. As you're on the go, Korean street food is so quick, convenient, and delicious. It's a defining element of Korea and if you are planning a visit you … [Read more...]
I Was AWOL. I Was Life.
July 31, 2017 by 38 Comments
What a difference a year can make. That's what I keep telling myself. One single year can take one's life and transform it into a completely different creature. So many people take one single year … [Read more...]
Goodbye, Korea!
March 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
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Day of Birth…Buddha. Día de Vacaciones.
May 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If it's a vacation day - I'll take it. This past weekend Korea celebrated Buddha's birthday and with it came a day off from school. Many people in Korea use the day to visit temples to pay … [Read more...]
Korean War “Tootsie Roll” Campaign
May 16, 2013 by 2 Comments
The Korean War influenced the world today in many ways. War, in general, has so many stories that the common man will never know let alone appreciate. I came across this video put out by … [Read more...]
5½ Tweaks to Daily Life in Korea I Highly Recommend
April 25, 2013 by 6 Comments
Here's a little light-hearted (but true!) ranting for the weekend. Over the past year and a half I've learned to navigate some of the...nuances of everyday life in a major South Korean city. The … [Read more...]
This is Hiking in South Korea
April 14, 2013 by 7 Comments
승학산 (Seung Hak San) Looking back at my time here in Korea, I definitely wish I had gone hiking more. So when my North Korean father (by proxy!) finally convinced me to go, we coordinated a … [Read more...]
The Mighty Korean School Computer
April 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
All you have to do is ask around to teachers in Korea about their computer situation and you'll likely get the same answer. They're BEAT! I was not left out of this either. For 4-5 … [Read more...]
What Welcome Gift to Bring to Korea
March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
When I was preparing to come to Korea, one thing I heard a lot about was bringing a welcome gift for the school that I would be assigned to. The only problem was - what should I bring? As I did so … [Read more...]
The China Variable in the North Korean Conflict
March 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Lately it seems like everywhere you look you're faced with a new story about North Korea's latest antics. They just can't seem to put a top on it. Now as things are heating up at the border of North … [Read more...]