Survive & Thrive in Korea
So, the first ever KMK Konglish contest is over and top prize goes to Amanda. The top prize happens to be a gift certificate to What the Book in Itaewon. Now, I just have to go about getting a snapshot of Amanda and said gift certificate. Thanks to everyone for participating! Congragulations to Amanda! The […]
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Before I came to Korea my picture of the country was of a pious nation of Buddhists and Christians living in spiritual calm against the tide of insanity from the North. Well, that picture shattered quickly. In a city where stiletto heels and short mini skirts are common work attire my eyebrows raised. Commercials showcase […]
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So now you’ve got your Engl on the blackboard. Your kids know your rules, but like all kids they slip up and slide toward that cliff of obnoxious ruckus that children all around the world have mastered. What do you do? You could just snatch up the eraser and make a letter disappear or you […]
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Condomania in Hongdae is all about safety with a smile. The sex shop has a decidedly whimsical attitude about sex and sexual accoutrements. Who says sex shops have to be dark dimly lit dungeons done in black and chrome? Sex should be fun and what else could say fun other than a banana flavored condom? […]
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Gangam more than matches the other hot spots in Seoul with a mix of lounge style bars and music pounding Clubs. Club NB This hip-hop hot spot is a cornerstone of Seoul nightlife. “Noise Basement’’ often holds special parties and performances and you can find Korean homies here with do-rags, dreads and baseball caps turned […]
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The hub of Korea’s foreign population, Itaewon is one of the places to go when you want to party all night with expats. You’ll find everything from Jamaican Reggae to Irish pubs. Itaewon has what you want, now go get it! Club Caliente The patrons are so diverse, DJ Josh sometimes has a hard job […]
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