Emily Kim aka Maangchi Demystifies The Korean Grocery Store Yesterday, I was debating on whether I should posts a blog on necessary mobile applications while traveling Korea. The alternative was posting a business startup checklist I created. While I was being indecisive I did what I always do, I researched on the internet what has […]
Religious Dances and Formal Ceremonies I went on another day tour with the Royal Asiatic Society. I met up with my tour group outside of Anguk subway station, exit 6, at 9:30 a.m. There was a vendor selling socks and writing supplies nearby, while we waited a lot of the other attendees browsed the merchandise. […]
One Day Bus Tour Experience I researched and booked a trip to the DMZ to continue my solo travel plans. I was proud of myself for figuring out I could take the DMZ train and then join a tour once I arrived. Getting to the station was easy, I was going to Seoul Station. I […]
What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then If you research items to pack for traveling to South Korea you will receive a lot of recommendations. The items range from packing large towels, your favorite chocolates, powdered beverage packets, and a whole host of other items you can purchase at your nearby drug […]
Preparing For Travel to Seoul, South Korea I am not from a family that has ever taken yearly vacations. It’s something that I have only read about in magazines and books. In fact, the first time I ever got on a plane, flying longer than two hours, was a year after my mother passed away. […]
How I Survived My First Christmas in Seoul What was I going to do? I was going to be alone for Christmas. I had been alone before during the Christmas holiday. My last year of obtaining my Bachelor’s Degree at California State University Northridge. Which was poetic in a way because it was also the […]
Communities That Help Adjusting To Life Abroad Do you want to read about foreigners experience while living in South Korea? Whether you’re an English teacher, a bargain hunter, or an entrepreneur look no further than these specialized groups. Entrepreneurs In Seoul (EIS) The group focuses on connecting entrepreneurs to influential people in media, government, and […]