Destination: South Korea
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Tue, 11 Mar 2008 | By jubaloo | Views [6184] | 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
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 | By jubaloo | Views [332] | Comments [9]
Ok so I woke up this morning at 5am because I couldn’t sleep and it was snowing. It’s not that cold but it makes the city look soo beautiful. So what has happened since landing? I went to the school straight after landing and get the bus to Suwon. After ... 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
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 | By jubaloo | Views [647] | Comments [4]
It has been a hectic few days learning new things at school but Im getting more confidant everyday and learnt different activities to help the children learn English more effectively and have fun learning it. On Wednesday night my flat mate ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
Mon, 14 Jan 2008 | By jubaloo | Views [324] | Comments [4]
Hi so its 9 am Monday morning and I think I have managed to sync my body up with the day time out here after a weekend of partying and jus about sleeping for 24 hrs. Nightmare- the things I have to do! Anyway about the weekend. Well on ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Sat, 9 Feb 2008 | By miss_traveller | Views [2900] | 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
Thu, 16 Oct 2008 | By annanderson | Views [580] | Comments [3]
10/1/08 - - Ptld to Sokcho, South Korea – I’m here to see Kelsey! It’s Tuesday, Oct 14th (13 days since I arrived), as I sit at Kelsey’s desk in her cute apt, overlooking a beautiful, sunny day & a several acre rice & vegetable – a mostly ... Read more >
Tags: elementary & middle school students, beaches, festivals
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
Sun, 26 Mar 2006 | By realeyes | Views [470] | Comments [1]
I'm in Daechuri, a small rice farming village outside of Seoul. It's early morning and I'm walking through the streets with a couple of friends. We had come the evening before to join the candlelight vigil that had illuminated the village every night ... Read more >
Tags: People
Wed, 6 Feb 2008 | By jubaloo | Views [432] | Comments [1]
Hello, Sorry No entries for a while just been a busy bee at work nothing special going on. I’ve got the next 5 days off work for lunar New Year not sure what I'm doing yet, just exploring and day trips etc I’ll let you know. I didn’t enjoy the delights ... Read more >
Tags: Laughter
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 | By jubaloo | Views [401] | Comments [1]
So today it is Korean Lunar New Year and me and my Korean Flat mate went to the Folk Village in Yong-in city. It was really fun and I learnt alot about Korean Culture. We got a wristband so we could do everything. We ate some Bu-Gogi which is boiled ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 | By jubaloo | Views [329] | Comments [1]
Hey there. Hope you’re all doing ok at home. New Year was alright I got to explore Seoul go to a War museum and go to a Korean Folk village with my Flat mate. That was an interesting experience. There was lots of old fashioned dancing, Wish tree ceremonies ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 | By jubaloo | Views [274] | Comments [1]
Hello everyone sorry about leaving it longer than usual for a new entry been quite busy. Last week me and some of my friends went to our regular bar called NOW bar which is usually where all the English speaking people meet up. On of my friends went ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 | By angelabuffjohn | Views [262] | Comments [1]
We got up a little late this morning and headed into the lounge area to make ourselves some breakfast. The guesthouse that we are staying at has complimetary coffee, tea, toast, and eggs for breakfast. The catch is that you have to clean all your dishes.... Read more >
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 | By angelabuffjohn | Views [255] | Comments [1]
Today we needed to send off a package of stuff we didn’t want to lug around with us anymore. I also wanted to get a pedicure. But we walked around, took the subway, and argued with four different people at two different fedex’s, tried to have ... Read more >
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 | By annanderson | Views [185] | Comments [1]
In a few days I will be on my way to see Kels, who is teaching English in 2 schools - a primary and a middle school! Can't wait to see her & meet her students & other teachers! And to taste some of that Kimchee!!
Tags: beaches, mountains, teaching english, sokcho fall festival
Tue, 3 Jul 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [693]
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Korea, held a Canadian Day event at Nanji campground in Sunday, July 1st. I had missed this event last year, and was determined to check it out this year. Am I ever glad that I did. The weather was horrible. It had ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Sat, 10 Feb 2007 | By kelly | Views [645]
Arrived at Incheon Airport at 7am *yawn* that was a long flight. Straight out of the airport and into the car for journey up the mountain to Phoenix Park. Was sunny and warm day at 2deg when we got on the mountain. Quick check-in and we were sitting ... Read more >
Tags: Snow
Thu, 9 Mar 2006 | By realeyes | Views [608]
It's hard to believe I've been here for two months already. With the exception of the first half of February, when I was struck with a brutal bout of the flu, I've been so busy- either working at the school or having a good time in Korea. I've managed ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 | By realeyes | Views [488]
I've been a little blue lately, but... nothing cures the blues like painting yourself in mud, running full speed into the ocean to wash it off, re-applying the mud, diving into the ocean once again, and continuing the cycle until the weekend is ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 | By thestunnings | Views [469]
This moment in our lives was a bit of a bittersweet time. We were leaving familiar Korea behind and heading into the unknown, China. We had grown to love so many people; our friends, students, and the people of Korea. After a year and half, we felt at ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Wed, 29 Nov 2006 | By realeyes | Views [352]
The ultimate mystery of the universe? Time. I'm fascinated. How come the older I get, the faster the speed of time seems to be? My last entry was at the beginning of September and all of the sudden it's December. I have no idea how that happened. I'm ... Read more >
Tags: Philosophy of travel
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 | By jubaloo | Views [345]
So this weekend I went snowboarding to Yongpyon which is about 2 hrs north west from DOngtan, it was my first time on the slopes and considerin how clumsy I am I think I did well not to break or twist owt on the slopes. I Loved it though soo much fun ... Read more >
Tags: Adrenaline
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 | By angelabuffjohn | Views [306]
June 20, Gyeongju, South Korea Woke up this morning around 8 am because we needed to be ready to be picked up by Nami’s friend Andy between 9:00am and 10:00am. We got up and ready after a late night of drinking with all our new travel buddies.... Read more >
Tue, 22 Jan 2008 | By jubaloo | Views [295]
Hey everyone.Its quite cold here today, has been snowing since very early this morning it makes things look so much prettier in the city area. Well Its been a mad weekend. I had a busy week at work so I went out on Friday with some friends to Now bar ... Read more >
Tags: Packing & gadgets
