Destination: South Korea
There are [185] stories and [5098] photos from South Korea
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Tue, 11 Mar 2008 | By jubaloo | Views [6182] | Comments [4]
Theres one thing that makes me laugh all the time in Korea and that is the lack of good english translation on T-shirts, company slogans etc or the pure ignorance of what the words on their clothes actually mean. Here is a selection of tshirt ... Read more >
Tags: laughter
Sat, 9 Feb 2008 | By miss_traveller | Views [2899] | Comments [2]
My time in 'The Land of the Morning Calm' is coming to a sad end. In a few weeks, I'll be on my way to Thailand for a week vacation, then I'm off to teach English in Cambodia for three months. More about this in another entry. I want to backtrack right ... Read more >
Tags: the great outdoors
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [2727] | Comments [6]
"Let's get dirty," was my theme for this past weekend, where I visited the 10th anniversary, of the Boryeong Mud Festival. I went with the "Adventure Korea" tour group, to Daechon Beach, which is two hours south west of Seoul, ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
Tue, 29 May 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [2478] | Video
My title is from a song that I once heard on MTV. The video was just as crazy as the song. I was reminded of this song, and video when I took a stroll along a fish market by the harborfront in Sokcho city, this past weekend. Here is the original video ... Read more >
Tags: Markets
Sat, 4 Aug 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [2346] | Comments [3] | Video
^^The youtube video is from Planet B-boy. It is break dancing between North Korea and South Korea soldiers at the DMZ (demilitarized zone) border. It is a must see. Phat stuff! Dope music and break dancing. Here is what you see when you walk into ... Read more >
Tags: I should have known better!
Wed, 6 Jun 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [1563]
Koreans love ping pong! On Monday afternoon, me and the rest of the sixty or so staff, went to cheer on our ping pong team. Our team was playing in the final against another school in the district. There was quite a show going on. There were three ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Mon, 28 May 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [1446] | Comments [1]
Inspiring , Breathtaking , and Mystical , are just a few words to describe Mount Seorak that is located in Gangwon-do province, 3 hours east of Seoul. Mention this name to any Korean, and they will tell you with confidence, that it is the best, ... Read more >
Tags: The Great Outdoors
Tue, 22 May 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [1413] | Comments [6]
On Sunday, I went to downtown Seoul to see the annual lotus lantern parade, and to enjoy Buddhas birthday festivities. Me and a friend visited Jogyeso temple in Jongno area. Wow!! Lanterns hung in rows upon rows on the ceiling. Every imaginable colour ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 | By nomadnorrie | Views [1371] | Comments [1]
Sokcho
I got the early bus to Sokcho, after 4 hours on the express from Seoul I had a further 20 minute bus ride to the Seroak national park. The express buses are cheap, really comfy and have lots of space (there were only three seats in each ... Read more >
Tags: The Great Outdoors
Fri, 13 Jul 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [1361] | Comments [1]
"How can a fish survive without water?," was what we were asked to meditate on by our host monk, during our 20 minute sitting meditation. I went on another 'Adventure Korea' trip, but this time I went on a Templestay weekend to Naesosa Temple, ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 | By language-guides | Views [1260] | Comments [1]
Have you ever been stuck in a country wanting to be polite, but not even knowing the word for 'please'? Or been frustrated when you couldn't ask for the most basic directions to where you're going?
The WorldNomads.com Korean Language Guide gives ... Read more >
Tags: learn korean, korean language, korean travel phrases, korean podcast, travel to korea, language guide, ipod, mp3 player, podcast, world nomads
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 | By nomadnorrie | Views [1164] | Comments [1]
My Chinese visa expired a few days ago, I had to leave the country before 26th November. I decided to make a quick trip to South Korea before returning to Beijing for more Mandarin lessons. On first sight I noticed how much cleaner and more ordered it ... Read more >
Tags: Budgets & money
Wed, 13 Jun 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [1133] | Comments [1]
Rote learning is a learning technique which avoids understanding the inner complexities and inferences of the subject that is being learned and instead focuses on memorizing the material so that it can be recalled by the learner exactly the way ... Read more >
Tags: Work
Sun, 1 Jul 2007 | By ellen | Views [1116] | Comments [2]
I think I have fallen in love with Korea. I absolutely love it here! This week we started our July session in school. This means that I lost a few of my students who went on to a higher level class. I was very sad to see them go because they were ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Sat, 19 May 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [1109] | Comments [1]
Another interesting week to say the least. Tuesday was Teacher's Day here in Korea. Apparently, about half of the public schools in Seoul were closed for the day. Not sure if that was to give the teachers a break, or to prevent parents from giving money ... Read more >
Tags: Work
Sun, 15 Apr 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [1039] | Comments [1] | Video
This weekend I went to Suwon, South Korea, to visit a friend of mine from Teacher's college. She is teaching at an International School in that area. Her school is brand new, and it is huge. It really is state of the art, with a pool too. I told her ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Fri, 10 Nov 2006 | By annielovett | Views [1039] | Comments [1]
Spam really is a luxury item here! It’s true, really really. A product that none of us would touch is an item of class here. Apparently South Korea is the second largest consumer of the lovely pink gelatinous meat, and people give it as gifts ... Read more >
Tags: Laughter
Sun, 12 Aug 2007 | By ellen | Views [969] | Comments [2]
I can't believe how much can happen in such a short time. I know I keep saying that, but it seems like every week something completely new and exciting happens and each weekend just keeps getting more random than ever! My classes are still going really ... Read more >
Tags: People
Wed, 1 Feb 2006 | By realeyes | Views [927] | Comments [6]
I'm in Bundang, a suburb of Seoul, Korea, and I will be for the next 11 months. I took a job teaching English at a private school for young kids in order to be able to live in Asia and make some money to fund future travels. Seoul is wild in a concrete ... Read more >
Tags: Country Introduction
Mon, 12 Feb 2007 | By kelly | Views [894]
Jung dropped us off opposite Changwon Bus Terminal where we met up with Julie's uncle. Julie's Uncle is COOOOL!! Hotted up turbo charged black car (not sure what model coz it's a korean make). Got to their house and met TanBi - the cutest shiztsu X ... Read more >
Tags: Laughter
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 | By annielovett | Views [861]
I’m almost at my 6 month point which is exciting as it means I only have 6 to go, but also scary as it means I have to actually start planning next year properly and getting the funds to together to enable it all. At the moment, the rough itinerary ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 | By safetyhub | Views [844] | Comments [1]
Did you know
that in South Korea...you
should never leave chopsticks in your rice? That you should never beckon anyone
with palm up using one finger?; it's the way Koreans call their dogs! That
writing someone's name in red symbolizes death? ... Read more >
Tags: south korea, weather, 5 things, asia, culture, monsoons, packing, beaches, learn korean, korean phrases
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [837] | Comments [1]
I DID IT!! On Sunday, I had the chance to go bungee jumping. I went on a day trip adventure with the group called, 'Adventure Korea.' There was a mix of 28 people both Korean and foreigner, who went on this amazing rafting/bungee trip. We spent ... Read more >
Tags: Adrenaline
Sat, 29 Dec 2007 | By ellen | Views [831] | Comments [1]
I hope everyone had a GREAT Merry Christmas!!! I would like to thank everyone who sent Christmas gifts and cards. They were great and definitely made the other employees a little jealous, haha. I love hearing how everyone is back home and what's ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 | By workandholiday | Views [794] | Comments [2]
Melissa Barry, i-to-i’s work and holiday expert shares
her top tips for Teaching English in South Korea. Immerse yourself in the South Korean culture
If you’re
looking for an amazing experience, you should consider teaching English ... Read more >
Tags: south korea, teaching, working holiday, english, work abroad, i-to-i, tesl, tefl
