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Author: Brian Dye

I’m a blogger, writer, and urban explorer. I worked in South Korea’s ESL field for the 15 years. My one year contract turned, unexpectedly, into a journey!
Jeju Island Pensions, Resorts, Motels

KMK: Jeju Island Pensions Resorts Motels

March 21, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye6903 Comments on KMK: Jeju Island Pensions Resorts Motels

Pensions, Resorts, Motels, oh my! Finding a place to stay on Jeju can be a daunting task. There are literally hundreds of options to choose from, ranging from pricey hotels with too many stars to count to off the road shacks you might want to think twice about staying in. So, without further ado I […]

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KMK: The 14th in Korea

March 19, 2010October 24, 2023 Brian Dye6832 Comments on KMK: The 14th in Korea

Well, I’m filing this under you learn something new every day. Just yesterday I was chatting with my coworkers about how my significant other and I didn’t really do anything for White Day, which is on the 14th of March, when traditionally a girl gives chocolate goodies to her boy. The discussion went on toward […]

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KMK: Pay in Cash = Tax Breaks

March 17, 2010October 24, 2023 Brian Dye5932 Comments on KMK: Pay in Cash = Tax Breaks

Image via Wikipedia That’s right, I didn’t believe it either until my co teacher informed me and the other native teacher at work that we were eligible for an increased tax refund if we turned in our expenses. You can do this two ways. One by using your credit card statements that reflect the purchases […]

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KMK: Chef Profile | Oscar Martinez

March 15, 2010October 24, 2023 Brian Dye719Leave a Comment on KMK: Chef Profile | Oscar Martinez

(Writer’s Note: This originaly appears in the March 2010 edition of Groove Magazine) Fish out of water. That’s one way to describe Oscar Martinez. He’s the man behind the grill at Taco Rico. Oscar’s come a long way from home. He’s a genial guy with an easy smile and a big heart.  It shows in […]

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KMK: Korean Taste Tour

March 13, 2010July 30, 2023 Brian Dye560Leave a Comment on KMK: Korean Taste Tour

Image via Wikipedia Hey, I know you guys out there love your way around a nice delicious dish of great food. So, with that in mind, I thought it would be a good idea to turn you onto what’s happening over at Seoul Eats. Dan has been busy and his efforts have set in motion […]

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KMK: The Guardian’s 10 Rules for Writing

March 12, 2010October 24, 2023 Brian Dye962Leave a Comment on KMK: The Guardian’s 10 Rules for Writing

The Guardian’s 10 Rules for Writing. So, I was on my way to work listening to my podcasts when the good folks over at Slate’s Cultural Gabfest mentioned a recent article in the UK Guaridan: “Ten rules for writing fiction” . The article takes ten points of advice from authors all around the world for […]

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