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hellow :)
Posted on Sep 14, 2009, 22:46:51 by nbagosan
hellow everyone. im 24 and from canada. im canadian now but, i was born in Korea Rep. last jun, i gruated my college and before looking for full-time job, i wanna do something for my life. so, i decide Europe travle alone and luckly, i found this web - ...
 
Typhoon Hagupit passes over bloggers
Posted on Sep 23, 2008, 15:48:41 by starlagurl
... last two days. Not so big that a noob like me might not be able to ride but big enough to have power. Tomorrow will be even bigger. The typhoon we have been waiting for hit Jeju Island today and should be here tomorrow. - from Seoul/Busan, Korea Rep.
 
South Korea Starter Kit
Posted on Dec 22, 2008, 10:39:16 by missyjoymel
... . Sometimes they won't even accept it though! Language: The Korean language is "Hongeul." However, South Korea has enthusiastically been accepting English into it's society. In fact, most foreigners you come across will be an ...
 
Spring/Summer Festivals 2009
Posted on Mar 2, 2009, 21:18:58 by missyjoymel
... Lantern Festival The Lotus Lantern festival commemorates the birth of Buddha. This festival provides a great opportunity to experience Korea’s Buddhist culture. “ The 2009 Lotus Lantern festival” will be held in the downtown areas of ...
 
South Korea Starter Kit
Posted on Jul 22, 2009, 19:04:33 by missyjoymel
... 39;ll find out soon enough where the watering holes are. Also, I'm not sure I understand your time question. I'm still in Korea... Most computers either stamp the time you write something where ever you are, or it stamps the time it is in the ...
 
10 Korean customs to know before you go
Posted on Jun 9, 2009, 16:33:15 by starlagurl
... of water between Korea and Japan is known only as the East Sea. Also, Koreans fervently believe that Dokdo - the disputed islets between Korea and Japan (known in Japan as Takeshima) – belong only to Korea. It would be most unwise to attempt to ...
 
Thanks for info
Posted on Sep 16, 2009, 18:28:47 by kys2520
Hi, thank you for your info on Korea. I am Korean borned American, came to US when I was 13 and planning on trip to Korea, my motherland, in 2011, when I turn 50. Trying to find out more about south Korea as pretty much foreigner now, this article was ...
 
housing trouble
Posted on Jun 2, 2009, 21:02:38 by missyjoymel
... , but if it's just travel, then you might consider another area of Korea, as every city is pretty easy to reach. Remember, South Korea only takes about 7 hours to drive top to bottom...in a bus... It has a fast train that can get you from Busan to ...
 
If you visit South Korea, why don't you visit Jebudo?
Posted on Jun 3, 2008, 03:43:17 by 83stellar
Glad you had such a great time, do you live in Korea? Sorry... somewhat lazy ㅜ.ㅜ I live in Seoul, Korea. Have you ever been in Korea? Or Are you interested in Koeran culture? ^^
 
good, better, KOREA!
Posted on Mar 7, 2007, 03:23:45 by quyethandetour
... it out - seoul has been one of my best travel experiences ever!!!! everyone talks about japan, thailand, china, singapore... KOREA is the place to visit! i am 31, single male, lived in new york for the last 7 years, very open-minded, ...
 
good, better, KOREA!
Posted on Mar 6, 2007, 06:14:49 by samhoso
... it out - seoul has been one of my best travel experiences ever!!!! everyone talks about japan, thailand, china, singapore... KOREA is the place to visit! i am 31, single male, lived in new york for the last 7 years, very open-minded, ...
 
good, better, KOREA!
Posted on Sep 29, 2009, 21:43:46 by jessicadawson
... me in cheap ways to travel from Seoul to bangkok. The flight tickets are as much as the tickets from the USA to Korea. Thanks- I look forward to hearing from you. Lisa C I'm a korean girl who lives in Vancouver. I had lived in seoul for ...
 
good, better, KOREA!
Posted on Sep 17, 2009, 18:23:11 by countrydog5
... me in cheap ways to travel from Seoul to bangkok. The flight tickets are as much as the tickets from the USA to Korea. Thanks- I look forward to hearing from you. Lisa C I'm a korean girl who lives in Vancouver. I had lived in seoul for ...
 
10 Korean customs to know before you go
Posted on Jun 9, 2009, 20:01:18 by missyjoymel
... they think giving Japan an inch, will let them think they can take a mile...it wasn't that long ago that Japan occupied Korea. I would like to hear though of any other theories on the whole, "no smiling" thing. Remnant of Confucianism, or is ...
 
South Korea Starter Kit
Posted on Apr 29, 2009, 11:11:22 by missyjoymel
... October. That's a lot I guess. It's hard to remember everything, but if you have any questions at all about either Korea, or teaching here, feel free! So many things are not even going to occur to you until you're actually here. If ...
 
South Korea Starter Kit
Posted on Apr 29, 2009, 10:15:01 by whitewtr23
Hi Melisa, Thanks for all the information concerning your experience in Korea. I found it to be very helpful. I will be leaving in August to spend a year in Korea teaching English. You mentioned that you had a running mental list of things one must pack to ...
 
Funny Korean Signs
Posted on Dec 29, 2008, 01:44:30 by missyjoymel
... Korea, you are bound to see funny signs! Whether English grammatical errors, or just a funny sense of humor....signs in Korea are always worth a good chuckle.... Here are some I've witnessed, but feel free to post some of your own. We have to ...
 
If you visit South Korea, why don't you visit Jebudo?
Posted on Jun 3, 2008, 11:32:40 by starlagurl
Nope, I've never been to Korea, but I have THREE friends who have taught in South Korea. I also love to eat kim chi and Korean barbecue.
 
If you visit South Korea, why don't you visit Jebudo?
Posted on May 28, 2008, 01:01:07 by 83stellar
Jebudo, the jewel in the west sea of Kore Surrounded by sea, Korea has many islands. Regardless of size, all these islands have their own unique charm as well. However, I'd like to specially recommend Jebudo where I had such a wonderful time with ...
 
How to drink in South Korea...
Posted on Apr 3, 2008, 16:50:55 by starlagurl
This would be good to know if drinking with the locals in South Korea. I know there are a ton of you out there, who are teaching English, so watch out. Tip number one is: Never pour your own drink!
 
good, better, KOREA!
Posted on Mar 7, 2007, 03:45:35 by samhoso
... !!! dude, ur getting commission for this posting or what? besides, with all respect, but this forum is about korea man (maybe u should open a vietnam forum, no?). - sam Hello! Should you have not ever travel to Vietnam, but you wish ...
 
10 Korean customs to know before you go
Posted on Nov 1, 2009, 19:14:33 by will
... you won't see too many of the older generation smiling. It's definitely a cultural thing, but like so many things in Korea, they're changing. By the way, I was on Ulleungdo (an island between the peninsula and Dokdo) a month ago and they are ...
 
South Korea Starter Kit
Posted on Jul 29, 2009, 10:41:24 by missyjoymel
... you just doing a layover there? If so, you should stay in Incheon. Not much to do, but you can get a taste of Korea there. There are a few websites that can be helpful: www.korea4expats.com/ seoul.asiaxpat.com/ www.seoulstyle.com/ If you can't ...
 
South Korea Starter Kit
Posted on Jul 29, 2009, 01:54:51 by criselle
Hi There.. Enjoyed reading this. Gives me a pretty good idea on what to expect in South Korea during our trip this coming November. Do you have any specific/preferred areas in Seoul that is the center of the city and accessible to transportation? Is ...
 
10 Korean customs to know before you go
Posted on Jul 28, 2009, 03:40:13 by jeanm
Thank you, that was interesting. We've got only one night in Korea on our way to Russia but it is good to know a smattering of the Korean culture. You've got me interested now. I might go and read up on the subject......
 
housing trouble
Posted on Jun 2, 2009, 10:41:01 by fhrafnsson
... everybody. I am new so be gentle The story is that we are a group of 5 people traveling from Iceland to South-Korea for a little more than 4 months (3 students, 1 child and 1 babysitter). We obviously are looking forward to this special event in our ...
 
South Korea Starter Kit
Posted on May 8, 2009, 23:36:40 by missyjoymel
Hi Serochen, Did you know there are a few places online where you can practice English with other people? Here are some sites you can go to:
 
Seoul to North Korea Border
Posted on Feb 10, 2009, 15:38:29 by missyjoymel
A group that I've been a part of for a while is "Adventure Korea." They do DMZ trips a few times a year at a good price if you can get in on it. I think the actual time it takes to get from the border to Seoul averages at about an hour ...
 
10 days Seoul or Cheju?
Posted on Sep 25, 2008, 20:24:34 by nurlisa
... weekend in late september and am considering going to either Seoul or Cheju. Any recommendations on one vs the other? I have not been to Korea before so would like to get a bit of the cultural side as well as a bit outdoors if possible. Realize Seoul is ...
 
10 days Seoul or Cheju?
Posted on Aug 20, 2008, 09:56:27 by moonrays
... weekend in late september and am considering going to either Seoul or Cheju. Any recommendations on one vs the other? I have not been to Korea before so would like to get a bit of the cultural side as well as a bit outdoors if possible. Realize Seoul is ...
 

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