Christmas is even closer now and here is the promised second post on shopping that needs to be done in Korea. This time we’ll recommend you presents for men and some small quirky items you could take back home. We all know that presents for men are the hardest to choose, or at least that’s […]
Did you Know…? Restaurant Edition
December 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The restaurant culture in Korea is a bit different from the typical Western restaurant. Here are some break down points that might help you on your next trip to order food! Did you know… that restaurants in Korea do not require tips? Also, the tax is included in the price already! So the price […]
Koreans You See Everyday
December 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Hello dear readers! Today’s post will be about the Koreans you see everyday. I bet I got you there! Now probably you are thinking who might be those people. Ha-ha. Okay, I won’t keep you waiting and wondering. Since you are already in Korea, of course you have been dealing with the South Korean Won […]
I Watched a Play in Korean! [Man from Earth]
December 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I had an opportunity to watch a play “Man from Earth” in Korean this weekend with some close friends in the Hyehwa (혜화) area. My first impression of the theatre was how small it seemed compared to the other theatres I’ve been to in Canada. In the past, I’ve watched a few musicals and plays in […]
X-Mas Presents for your loved ones (part 1)
December 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s that time of the year again and we are all looking forward to the exchanging of presents. But if you are on exchange in Korea, you’d probably want to take home something more colorful, traditional and maybe a bit quirky. So we have made a list of suggestions for you. This article will feature […]
Ganghwado
December 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Hello guys, today I will be introducing Ganghwa Island (강화도). Positioned at the end of the Han River at the West Sea, the island is a very important historic site. The several historic sites, the dolmens, and the sunset make a visit to this island worthwhile. One of the sites in Ganghwa Island is the […]
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
December 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Guys do you know about the DongDaemun Design Plaza (DDP)? A multicultural center is now the symbol of design Seoul. The building was designed by Zaha Hadid, a world-renowned architect, completed in 2014. The building embraces Korean tradition and the latest trends in architecture and provides knowledge to the citizens through numerous exhibitions and allows […]
Daejeon: My Hometown
December 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Daejeon is a metropolitan city in the middle of South Korea. The population of 1,540,000 makes it the fifth biggest city in South Korea. It is also a transportation hot place that connects Seoul from Busan due to its geographical position. In addition, most of Korea’s research and development industry and major science foundations and research centers are situated in the […]
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