Survive & Thrive in Korea
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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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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A few weeks ago I joined a gym. Royal Fitness is only about a two minute walk from my apartment.The rate I chose was 60, 000 won a month for three months. Not too bad, but yes, a little expensive. There was no initial lump sum payment so I guess it all works out. At […]
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I thought I should post this before I headed out. I waited to the last minute to get my vaccination shots for my Cambodia trip. The International Clinic in Itaewon provided me with all the necessary shots and meds that I needed. I opted for the Typhoid shot and the daily malaria meds. I […]
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Today was a national holiday, Constitution Day, which celebrates the day that the Korean constitution was proclaimed in 1948. I spent the day in Itaewon looking for a backpack for my Cambodia trip. Sadly, starting next year, workers will not have Constitution Day off as a holiday! What a rip off! Well, enjoy your own […]
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The Boryeong Mud Fest is in its tenth year. The festival is held in the coastal city of Boryeong and thousands and thousands of people from all over show up to partake in the fun.I left home at 10am and didn’t reach the fest until five pm! All thanks to taking the wrong bus. Finally, […]
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