There are several things to keep in mind when travelling to a different country: housing, exchange rates, transportation, visas, and...
*Starting January 2021, the word “alien” was removed and the ARC is now officially called “Residence Card”. Not sure how...
Moving to Korea can seem like an impossible endeavor. There is an endless list of things to do before you leave, and it can feel like there is no time to say goodbye to your friends and family and actually enjoy the build up to your departure. The key to...
So you’ve tried kimchi and didn’t burn your tongue on that “wild spice.” You’ve toured the DMZ and all the...
Renting in Seoul: Steps on how to rent an apartment Seoul Did you get a job in Seoul? Or are...
The food scene in Busan is one for the books, namely for its large selection of restaurants and various cuisines. From classic Korean BBQ, to spicy Indian food, and everything in between, here are some of my favourites from Haeundae to Seomyeon (warning: biases included). Haeundae 1. An-ga It seems...
내린 다음에 탑시다. (Nae-rin da-eum-ae tap-shi-da.) Figurative Translation: Please board after everyone has gotten off. Literal Translation: Get off...
10) DON’T eat or import poutine. We all enjoy our local stuff that no one else cares for. In fact, Korea...
I like to think of Japan as the Britain to Korea’s America. It’s the island nation across the pond, and everyone drives to the left. Whether you’re a foreigner in Korea or a native, if you’ve spent a significant amount of time in Korea, you’ve developed an awareness of our...
You may be making plans for this weekend and dreaming of the dirty delights of the Boryeong Mud Festival,...