Welcome to Korea!

     We have been in Korea for a few weeks now, which seems to be enough time for it to become a home. Our apartment, located on the nineteenth floor of one of a dozen or more complexes in Suncheon, is very comfortable. It is spacious, with two bedrooms, a dressing area, living room, kitchen,… [Continue Reading]

Beautiful day in Suncheon

30 Days of Indie Travel Project: Day 4

I recently decided to take part in a 30 day travel writing project organized and hosted by BootsnAll; it sounds pretty challenging, but also exciting!  You can read more about the project here. Everyone makes mistakes. We forget to ask for Coke without ice in Mexico and spend the rest of the trip in the… [Continue Reading]

The beautiful beach many hours before my bad decision...

30 Days of Indie Travel Project: Day 15

I recently decided to take part in a 30 day travel writing project organized and hosted byBootsnAll; it sounds pretty challenging, but also exciting!  You can read more about the project here. What is your favorite (or least favorite) city and what do you love (or hate) about it? Boston, Boston, Boston!  I love it in… [Continue Reading]

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What to Eat in Korea: An Ode to Bulgogi

I thought I hated Korean food. Pungent, fermented, fishy, eww. That may have had something to do with a certain hotel we stayed at during orientation. What I would have given to go to a lunch or dinner and not taste bad fish. Fish soup, pickled fish, overly fishy kimchi, fried fish cake, fish pancakes…FOR TEN… [Continue Reading]

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30 Days of Indie Travel: Day 11

I recently decided to take part in a 30 day travel writing project organized and hosted by BootsnAll; it sounds pretty challenging, but also exciting!  You can read more about the project here. For some of us, food isn’t just a part of our travels, it’s the reason why we travel. Whether you travel the… [Continue Reading]

Ahh Venice...

An Open Passports Update

February 11, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Nemo?!

Whew! We've had some whirlwind travels lately-Japan, the Philippines, Busan, and tomorrow we're headed out on our Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand … [Continue reading...]

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Korean Education- Not Your Average School Day

January 20, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
My students during winter camp

Before coming to Korea I had heard about their intense education system, but until I witnessed it, I really had no idea. Every Korean parent wants … [Continue reading...]

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Getting Naked in Korea-The Jimjilbang Experience

Our local gym

After catching yet another cold I decided to break down and try the Korean spa known as a Jimjilbang.  Koreans and sauna enthusiast alike swear that … [Continue reading...]

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A Very Merry Korean Christmas

Santa suits in Seoul

Happy Holidays from South Korea! The shops and restaurants are all decked with garland and lights, while everyone from Mariah Carey to Bing Crosby … [Continue reading...]

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Death of Kim Jong Il-Reactions in South Korea

Kim Jong Il Bomb

The news of the death of Kim Jong Il shook many parts of the globe yesterday, most of all South Korea.  My little elementary school in Suncheon was … [Continue reading...]

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Where to Get a Good Beer in Seoul: Craftworks

My favorite-the Geumgang Dark Ale: chocolately and nutty, yum!

It seems that good beer is making its way to Asia, and Korea is no exception.  While the most popular beers remain Hite, Cass, and OB, microbreweries … [Continue reading...]

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