Survive & Thrive in Korea
Whats a guy to do on a gloomy overcast sunday afternoon in Seoul? Take in a Korean basketball game of course! We headed over to Sports Comple station where the home stadium of the SK Knights is located. Tickets were only 4,000won and with the super cheap SK Knight Swag fun could definitely be had […]
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A couple weekends ago a group us hit the batting cages. I’d never swung a bat before and trust me no one in the major leagues, minor leagues, or even the kiddie leagues will be in fear for their spot on the team. For 500won you get to take a good healthy six or so […]
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Well, the week is almost over and after that obvious lip synching travesty foisted off on the world it’s about time to think about what truly matters in these Olympic Games: GOLD BABY! So far, as of today, China leads with 20 freaking gold medals, followed by the United States at 10 with South Korea […]
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This past sunday the Olympic torch came through Seoul. The route started at the Olympic Park Stadium and ran all the way to City Hall. I found out later that the route was beset by protesters, but at City Hall there were none that I could find. I found out at the last minute and […]
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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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The French Open has started, but my poor self cannot find it all on Korean cable. I have the Hello! cable system from CJB, but it seems to be about every sport except tennis. Soccer? Check Rugby? Check Baseball? Check. Check. Check. Golf? You guessed it, Check. Even ping pong gets airplay! But where oh […]
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