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Author: Brian Dye

I’m a blogger, writer, and teacher. I’ve been working in South Korea’s ESL field for the last three years. My one year contract has unexpectedly turned into a journey that I’m still on and loving.

KMK: Good bye Macbook, Hello Samsung X420

November 2, 2009July 29, 2023 Brian Dye6399 Comments on KMK: Good bye Macbook, Hello Samsung X420

I have sad news to report: I broke up with my Macbook. I know, I know, you’re thinking we were so good together and that we were so happy! Well, sorry to burst that bubble but things never were really that great between the two of us. I mean, it started out fantastic. It was […]

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KMK: Reader Email 5

October 31, 2009July 29, 2023 Brian Dye520Leave a Comment on KMK: Reader Email 5

Hello, I’m studying in Korea for 2 months now, I really love it, and your blog is one of the references for living here as a foreigner.   So first, thank you for doing this so smartly ! I just have a question because today I saw again this tv advertisement for the Penstyle-Olympus camera, […]

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KMK: Best New Fall TV Shows 2009

October 30, 2009July 29, 2023 Brian Dye6493 Comments on KMK: Best New Fall TV Shows 2009

So, it’s been a few weeks since the fall season started and the time has come to do a quick round up of what I’ve been watching. Really, the pickings were few since I’m not a big fan of serious looking crime scene investigators or shagging hospital staffers. Still, I managed to find a few […]

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Thanksgiving 2009 Roundup

KMK: Thanksgiving 2009 Roundup

October 29, 2009December 24, 2015 Brian Dye5101 Comment on KMK: Thanksgiving 2009 Roundup

Thanksgiving Roundup Cross-post with Seoul Eats with additional information by Daniel Gray One of the downsides of being an American abroad is that when one of our holidays rolls around you may find yourself waving the stars and stripes alone on the Fourth of July or barbecuing a single hot dog for Memorial day. This […]

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Phuket Safari Adventure

KMK: Phuket – Safari Adventure

October 27, 2009July 29, 2023 Brian Dye12401 Comment on KMK: Phuket – Safari Adventure

Vacationing in Phuket offers travelers a number of different activities to enjoy. You don’t have to spend the entire day relaxing on the beach, though that’s a worthy option if you care to do so. However, if you have more energy than it takes to bring the pina colada to your mouth then you may […]

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Finding an Apartment in South Korea

KMK: Finding an Apartment in South Korea

October 25, 2009July 30, 2023 Brian Dye325522 Comments on KMK: Finding an Apartment in South Korea

I thought I’d share the insights I learned from my Korean friend walked me patiently through the intricate maze of the Korean rental system.

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