Survive & Thrive in Korea
Changdeokgung Palace was built in 1405 during the reign of King Taejong of the Joseon Dynasty. The place was destroyed by the Japanese during the 1592-1598 invasion, but was reconstructed shortly after. It is now listed as a world heritage site.The only bad part about this palace experience is that you couldn’t just wander on […]
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The outside of the War Memorial has just as much to offer as the inside. The outdoor exhibition area contains monuments and statues, decommissioned vehicles and aircraft, and a host of other sights primed and ready for your picture taking pleasure. Here are a couple shots of the Clock Tower of Peace. Here is […]
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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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Saturday Night at the Boryeong Mud Festival brought everyone out to the beach for a rock concert and fireworks. I didn’t know any of the Singers because they were all Korean music stars, but the music was fun and the crowds really got into it. We thought we would be sleeping on the beach since […]
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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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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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