I’m officially an alien!!

Part of being a legitimate expat / Korean is getting your alien registration card – the card that lets the Korean government know you’re here legitimately. I’m sure the US has something similar for those who enter the country legitimately, but I...

Traveling around Seoul

So far I’ve had little problem getting around Seoul – once I got used to the subway system and it’s quirks. Looking at signs isn’t usually the problem, since there’s enough English to go around. One problem that cropped up recently was...
Destination: Hangang Park (Yeouinaru, Seoul, South Korea)

Destination: Hangang Park (Yeouinaru, Seoul, South Korea)

My goal while in Seoul is to visit at least one new place every weekend – and this week’s destination was Hangang Park. I chose it after reading this was a great place to see the cherry blossoms in bloom, and quite pretty they were. Pictures are here of...
What’s the food like?

What’s the food like?

I’ve been continually impressed with both the quality and quantity of food available here in Seoul. For starters, it helps that there’s a vast number of restaurants to choose from. Food is almost always much fresher, with vegetables and fruits grown by...
Destination: Itaewon (prounced ee-tay-won) – South Korea

Destination: Itaewon (prounced ee-tay-won) – South Korea

My goal while I’m in Seoul is to visit a new place every weekend. For my first trip, I chose Itaewon on a recommendation from the other English teacher at my school. Itaewon is one of the more ‘touristy’ areas of Seoul. Located near the center of...

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