Destination: South Korea

Gallery: Some of My Students

Fri, 1 Jun 2007 | By ellen | Photo Gallery

Gallery: My First Few Days

Thu, 31 May 2007 | By ellen | Photo Gallery

Korea's Heart and Seoul

Wed, 30 May 2007 | By cindyhowes | Views [408]

Korea's Heart and Seoul Our fight to Seoul was a complete blur. We have been on so many planes this year, that they're all starting to blend into one memory. We ... Read more >

Tags: Work

"Fishheads, Fishheads, Rolly, Polly Fishheads"

Tue, 29 May 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [11250] | 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

Gallery: Sokcho Beach/City, Korea

Mon, 28 May 2007 | By miss_traveller | Photo Gallery

Seoraksan National Park and the City of Sokcho - Wow!

Mon, 28 May 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [5801] | 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 ... Read more >

Tags: the great outdoors

Gallery: Lotus Lantern Street Festival

Wed, 23 May 2007 | By miss_traveller | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Lotus Lantern Festival Parade

Tue, 22 May 2007 | By miss_traveller | Photo Gallery

Lotus Lantern Festival

Tue, 22 May 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [4613] | 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 row upon row on the ceiling. Every imaginable colour ... Read more >

Tags: culture

Teacher's Day and Sweet potato cake

Sat, 19 May 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [3173] | 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 ... Read more >

Tags: work

Gallery: Children's Day activities

Sun, 13 May 2007 | By miss_traveller | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Camping

Wed, 9 May 2007 | By annielovett | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Spring Merriment

Wed, 9 May 2007 | By annielovett | Photo Gallery

Hi Seoul Festival "Marching parade"

Tue, 8 May 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [901] | Video

Here is another video that I took of the Seoul History parade. This is a really big marching band that I really enjoyed watching.

Tags: Culture

Hi Seoul Festival, "History" parade

Tue, 8 May 2007 | By miss_traveller | Views [1789] | Video

On Sunday, I went to see the Hi Seoul "History" parade. There were many people around, and the parade was entertaining. I especially enjoyed all the marching bands, and traditional Korean costumes. I took many short videos of the parade, and ... Read more >

Tags: Culture