Survive & Thrive in Korea
1. Grand Hyatt Seoul Ice Skating Rink (그랜드하얏트 서울 아이스링크) I haven’t done this in years, but the last time I did I had a blast. You can rent skates as well as partake in delicious Christmas drinks and snacks. I should mention there’s usually a skating rink downtown near city hall at Seoul Plaza, but […]
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Ulsan. Summers in Korea can make a hot, sweaty mess out of the best of us. Luckily, Korea has its fair share of beaches to cool off those sweaty pits and escape the sweltering heat. The beaches of Busan and Gangwon province are among the best known in the peninsula. However, there are some […]
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One of the best things about living in Seoul is that it’s a great launching pad to check out the surrounding countries in the region. I’ve learned it’s best to book directly with the airline though sometimes you can find some great deals on Korea sites if you know enough of the language to navigate […]
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25 Best Things to do in Seoul In the six years since I’ve first come to Seoul I’ve seen the city change in a thousand ways and yet remain the same in others. As of late the media frenzy over North Korea’s antics has people all over the world concerned about their loved ones living […]
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This past Buddha’s birthday I really felt the need to escape the city. Which is an odd feeling since I’m definitely a city boy at heart. Sometimes though I just feel so stifled and suffocated that I have to move, move, move and get out. So when my friend Nico mentioned getting away for the […]
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Koh Phi Phi Don is an island off the coast of Krabi in Thailand. It’s a popular getaway while in Thailand. At the pier in town the tide of tourists flows constantly, grabbing a bite, booking tours, or shopping. Approaching on the ferry Phi Phi Island rises on the horizon as a mysterious paradise with […]
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