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Random pictures, part 56

Chris in South Korea — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:00:51 +0000

CISK note: As always, ‘Random Pictures’ posts show off some interesting / quirky pictures that didn’t fit in any other post. The majority of these were taken around Seoul or nearby Korea’s capital city. I love the texture of the bleachers – taken at Kyung Hee University in Seoul. Gotta love dragonflies – and in…

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Review: “Seoul Metro Project”

Chris in South Korea — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:00:31 +0000

Edited by Flash Parker in collaboration with the Seoul Photo Club, the moniker ’Seoul Metro Project’ is slightly vague, yet perfectly appropriate. 100 years from now (assuming future computers can read PDF’s and that the human race survives that long), the book will live as a tangible time capsule of the life and times of…

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Question from a reader: Seoul vs. Busan vs. Daegu

Chris in South Korea — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:00:32 +0000

A reader writes in: Hi! Just found out your blog and really liking it. I thought I would ask you some questions regarding your thoughts of Busan, Daegu and Seoul. I’ll probably go on a trip to Korea this year to take language courses and I can’t make up my mind on which city to…

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Destination: Hyangiram (Yeosu, Jeollanam-do)

Chris in South Korea — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:00:49 +0000

Where life moves at the speed of turtles made of stone. Let’s start off by calling this place remote – from the nearest train station, it’s a 50-60 minute bus ride. Planning to visit somewhere after will require you to get a fairly easy start. That said, it’s well worth the trip to slow down…

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Question from a reader: the application photo

Chris in South Korea — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:00:40 +0000

A reader writes in: Hey,I’m presently looking for my first EFL job in Korea and have a question a about a CV. Everything in my CV is solid, I’m well qualified and have some relevant experience relating to teaching English. However I have heard that a photo is of serious importance to Korean employers in…

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Destination: Odongdo (Yeosu, Jeollanam-do)

Chris in South Korea — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:00:39 +0000

It’s a hike – but it’s worth it. The Yeosu area may well be a very different place later this year, as the Yeosu EXPO finishes construction and gets underway in May 2012. As it stands when I write this post, the only exit at the train station deposits you in the midst of a…

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Three New Restaurants in Itaewon worth checking out

Chris in South Korea — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:45:58 +0000

Author’s note: rest assured, this is NOT turning into a food blog. Having recently moved into the nearby Haebangchon area, it’s much easier to explore the international flavors that exist in the Itaewon area. I was not paid or reimbursed for any meals, and all opinions are my own. Vatos – two words: urban…

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Random pictures, part 55

Chris in South Korea — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:00:50 +0000

Beyond the obvious misspelling, what else are you doing in the restroom? (Yes, I can guess it’s designed for the handicapped, the elderly, and for families, but ‘purpose’ implies a reason to visit.) Found at a rest stop. Pretty. Seen in Incheon. One local charm of Wolmi-do – a restaurant set up like an army base. Lots of…

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Coming to Korea: what to pack and what to buy (2012 edition)

Chris in South Korea — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:00:16 +0000

The date in the title is intentional – these things age quickly. Do a search for ‘Korean packing list’ and you’ll find thousands of results. There’s plenty of good intentions, of course, but reading a list from 2007 might lead you to pack a year’s worth of deodorant. Plenty of varieties are easily found these…

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Poll results for December 2011

Chris in South Korea — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:23:03 +0000

Poll results for December 2011: Complete the sentence: I live in…? (Readers in Korea – select the most appropriate one) a work-provided apartment by myself (48%, 55 Votes) a place I rent myself (and I paid the key money) (17%, 19 Votes) a work-provided apartment with my significant other (10%, 11 Votes) a house I/we…

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