ForeignIQ Blog

An Introduction to Korean Cuisine

Jacob Wucka — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:27:10 +0000

Korean cuisine is taking over. In a string of recent commercials, TGIF restaurants have been promoting their new Korean pork tacos, while Korean-inspired Mexican burritos are popping up on the West Coast, as kimchi-infused desserts are taking the Big Apple by storm. However innovative these creations are, nothing compares to original, authentic Korean food.

Political Awareness in Spain

Mitch Engelking — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:18:31 +0000

When traveling in Spain, you will surely notice a much greater sense of political awareness and involvement among the people, particularly in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Basque Region in the north.

The Best Korean Phrases to Know

Jacob Wucka — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:38:16 +0000

One of the best parts of traveling to South Korea for school, business, or pleasure is that you are not required to speak Korean. In fact, it is quite easy to get by in South Korea with a limited vocabulary.

Kicking Off Summer with the Fête de la Musique

Deb Dutilh — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 01:32:09 +0000

Nothing is more sacred than long vacations in France. To kick off the summer season, the French pull out all the stops on June 21, when the annual Fête de la Musique takes place in celebration of the summer solstice.

Bar Culture in Spain

Mitch Engelking — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 13:34:50 +0000

Drinking is socially acceptable and even encouraged in Spain, although “drinking” does not bear all the same implications as it does in American society.

A Guide for Transportation in Seoul

Jacob Wucka — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:02:44 +0000

Seoul is the capital of South Korea and home to more than 10 million people spread across 25 different districts. To say Seoul is a big city is an understatement. That’s why you need to learn how to use Seoul’s extensive transportation system to your advantage.

Top 5 Italian Grocery Store Treats

Cristina Sarnelli — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:33:12 +0000

It’s hard not to be a lover of Italian food. The pizza, the pasta, the gelato—all of it is wonderful! Of course, these are all treats that are well known, and loved, by many. But some of the best Italian treats may be things you’ve never heard of before, ones you might find on the shelves of an Italian grocery store.

Russian Manners with Winnie the Pooh

Svetlana Tchistiakova — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:50:53 +0000

If there's one place you can make a cultural faux pas, it's definitely at the dinner table. Today we'll go over some of the crucial missteps to avoid at the Russian dinner table, with the help of none other but Winnie the Pooh! Just forget about that soft-spoken friendly yellow bear you may recognize from your childhood... Russian "Vinni Pukh" has a totally different attitude.

The Meaning Behind "Alouette" and "Frère Jacques"

Cristina Sarnelli — Sat, 05 May 2012 17:43:15 +0000

Music plays a critical role in both culture and childhood, and the great thing about it is that it can transcend cultural boundaries. On the downside, lyrics might get lost in translation, like in the popular French children songs “Alouette” and “Frère Jacques.”

Top 4 Spanish Getaway Destinations

Mitch Engelking — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:50:10 +0000

Mention of Spain conjures up images of bullfights, flamenco dancing, and sangria on hot, sandy beaches. These descriptions may hold true if you are headed to Andalusia in southern Spain, but the rest of the country’s regions have a vast variety of cultures, food, drink, and even language-- particularly when it comes to these top four Spanish getaway destinations!