Survive & Thrive in Korea
Yesterday I went to Namdaemun market in search of a digital camera. I didn’t go to Yongsan because I read that if you go to Namdaemun you could find the Japanese version of certain cameras that sell at a discount. Now, nothing is for free so the the trade off is that you don’t […]
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Tonight I just learned about the The Great Battle of Hansan Festival! The event celebrates the Admiral Lee Sun Sin’s victory over the Japanese Navy in 1592. It’s considered one of the great naval battles in world history and during the festival there is a re-enactment commemorating the occasion. The festival takes place in Tongyeong, […]
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You may have heard the other day that shots were fired between North & South Korean soldiers along the border. It seems that North Korean soldiers fired shots at a South Korean guard post in the eastern part of the DMZ. Don’t freak out or anything or think that WW3 is on the way, […]
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Recently I found myself in the middle of a series of discussion all relating to cosmetic surgery and self esteem. Plastic surgery has been around for years and people have been reaping the benefits of nose jobs, chin implants, tummy tucks and breast enlargement so it’s nothing new. However, when a friend of mine explained […]
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You know you are in the middle of things in Itaewon, when you spot the Hamilton Hotel. I thought it would be a good idea to show how the area looks by day instead of the alcohol induced night shots. It seems that not matter the time that Itaewon is a busy busy place. Helios […]
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Since I’ve been in Korea I cannot count the number of times that I have been stopped on the streets. First, I thought wow, people sure are super friendly in Korea! They just want to chat and get to know me and be my best friend! Of course once the conversation, or limited conversation since […]
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