South Korea
I lived in South Korea for 2 years teaching English. It's a country that's much more than meets the eye, and it is so much more than just Seoul. The country is geographically small with most of the population living in high rises that fill city skylines, 25 million in Seoul metro alone. The rural areas are less populated, mountainous, and filled on the weekends with people fleeing the city. It's easy to travel around in the cities and in between. If you don't speak Korean, no problem!
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My Temple Stay at Geumsansa Temple
I spent 2 rainy days at Geumsansa Temple, learning about Buddhism, meditating, prostrating, chatting with monks, walking and resting. It was a peaceful escape from everyday life in Seoul, and something I’d recommend…
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10 Things About Living in Korea: Eight Months In
I came to Korea eight months ago to teach English to little ones at a private academy. Before coming here, I had traveled quite a bit, South America, Europe, even living in England…
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Holi Festival in South Korea, Geoje Island
Holi is an Indian festival of color that is observed throughout the world. The festival began as a way for lower class Indians to use color to cover their dark skin, something that…
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Weekend Wandering: the Best of Geoje Island
Geoje Island is the second largest island in South Korea, Jeju Island being the biggest. It's not very populated. The island's small villages are scattered around with beautiful peaks, cliffs, green spaces and…
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Gamcheon: Mountainous Slum Turned Artist Community
Gamcheon Cultural Village is on the top of most "to do" lists for Busan, and I usually avoid those places. I didn’t know what to expect, halfway expecting a played out, commercialized, somewhat…
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Going to a Korean Jjimjilbang
Are you thinking about going to a Korean jjimjilbang but are a little intimidated by the language barrier, the unknown, and the nakedness? Don't fret, I explored Siloam Sauna in Seoul, scoped it…
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Busan: the Must-See City of Korea
As the second largest city in South Korea with 3.5 million people and the 9th busiest port in the world, Busan definitely feels different than high-end Seoul. It has some grit, and I…
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Sleeping at Incheon Airport, South Korea
Sleeping at Incheon Airport - If you live in South Korea and are traveling out of the country, most likely you’ll be flying out of Incheon International Airport. Incheon is about 30 miles…
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Thoughts from an American Living in Korea in the time of Trump and Kim Jong-Un
Today North Korea claimed they successfully tested a hydrogen bomb, that when used in conjunction with a long-range missile could potentially reach the United States. This is the sixth test by North Korea,…
