Thank you for listening to my assorted stories and telling me your stories whenever I asked if you anyone had any stories to share. Remember, you cannot share stories and secrets of other people! I don't want you to be afraid of speaking in English and wanted you to be comfortable with trying to tell …
Growing up as a first generation Australian from a migrant family, I guess there were certain expectations. My parents had come to seek a better life in Australia. I was fortunate to have grown up in very multicultural surroundings. My primary school was a melting pot of the world. We were all first generation Australians …
It is bittersweet thinking that I have 1 more month here before it's time for me to leave. A year goes by so quickly and I thought it was time to write an update. I actually wished I had written more of these throughout my time here so that I could track my thoughts better …
Not exactly the right time to visit Gangneung, I decided it was time to go and booked a quick trip to sit by the beach. Gangneung is located on the east coast of South Korea, a beach side town with what I imagine would be a great summer destination. It takes 2hrs on the KTX …
I previously wrote about the 6 things that surprised me about South Korea and today, I've put together a list of things that I don't like. 1. Online BankingBanking here is what I imagine the pits of hell would be like. Bank books are still used here and with what they like to called added …
Following on from my trip to Daegu to catch the cherry blossoms (and see Daegu), I spent the following weekend chasing them in Seoul area. Spring was so sudden. One day it was cold and trees bare and then with a blink of an eye, spring buds started appearing. The cherry blossoms were the same. …
Continue reading Catching the Cherry Blossoms in and around Seoul
I teach middle school students at an academy. Academies are locally called hagwons which are privately run. I don't think there is an equivalent that I know of. It's like a tutoring centre except the students come 2-3 times a week after school and spend a few hours at the academy each time. The academy …
The cherry blossoms. Need I say more. It's that time of the year, where spring is officially here. I spent a weekend in Daegu and timed it to coincide with their peak cherry blossom blooms. It's warmer down south of the peninsula and great to catch it there before it reaches Seoul and the surrounding …
As the weather gets warmer, it is the time to dust off those hiking shoes and discover the great outdoors once again. Located directly behind Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Blue House, Baegaksan offers about a 3 hour hike along the Seoul wall. Public access to this section of the wall was closed to the public …
From living here, some of these were immediate and others were observations that occurred over time. I have rounded up 6 things that have really taken me by surprise in Korea. I'm sure this might change over time but for the moment here is my list. 1. How big coffee is hereYou can't walk more …
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