Survive & Thrive in Korea
Today, August 15, is Liberation Day in Korea. It celebrates the freedom from Japanese Colonial rule in 1945. Lots of people get the day off, but I’m still going in to work. Happy Liberation Day! The North Korean government had planned to participate in a joint South Korea commemorative event, but backed up days ago […]
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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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Boryeong Beach has a nice promenade to stroll during the night hours. Seafood restaurants and shops line the streets and its all about shellfish, well mostly anyway. Here is our meal above in tanks waiting to be scooped up, grilled and devoured. I haven’t been really a shellfish lover, but it was a fun […]
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This week the 11th annual PiFan fanatstic film festival begins in Bucheon. The event takes place in different venues, both indoor and outside, and showcases experimental film from all around the world. The dates are July 12th to the 21st and I am going to do my best to get there and take photos and […]
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Dogs in Seoul seem to be the new accessory item. I see cutesy little dogs strutting the sidewalks in designer doggie fashion or being toted around in everything from purses to knapsacks. Personally, I love small dogs. They give just as much love with twice as less cleanup. Though rough housing with a lap dog […]
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Dak Doritang and Galbi Jjim. I had another delicious meal the other night. It all starts with a burner, like the one above, placed on the table. Then the food arrives ready to be cooked and later devoured. The first dish we ordered is called galbi jjim. It’s beef and vegetables simmering in a water […]
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