Strangers in Korea: My Experience With Travel Scams in Korea
On a Saturday night in Hongdae, the main university neighborhood of Seoul, these two young Korean girls approached me on the street, asking if I knew where to find an …
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What is EPIK Orientation Like? (English Program in Korea)
A month ago I had an 11pm curfew. Yes, as an adult. Attending EPIK Orientation My ridiculous curfew was at my orientation for teaching English through the EPIK Program here in Korea. …
Daytrip From Seoul: Hani Lavender Farm (하늬 라벤더 팜)
Have you ever wanted to wander through a lavender field in full bloom, and then lamented not being in Europe in the summertime? Enter: Hani Lavender Farm. Welcome to the …
The Future of Korean Tourism (Expat Perspective)
Have you seen a foreigner today? Since moving to rural Korea over a year ago, I’ve seen one every morning when I look in the mirror. I’ve become the foreigner …
Surprise Hiking in the Korean Countryside
Last week my travel school students, whom I had not seen in three weeks, took me hiking, even though I showed up to their school in my usual work skirt …
What’s it Like to Spend Halloween in Seoul?
Halloween in Seoul is only a weekday affair if you’re a kid, and especially if you have American English teachers, who are notorious for week-long celebrations of the holiday (we …