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Reflections of a year spent living and teaching in Korea

Bringing Korea Home

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Quite a few of my maties are in Korea at the moment- either on a trip, or doing their teaching year. Apart from being insanely jealous, I’ve also been thinking about what I’m going to ask them to bring back … Continue reading →

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Symbols of JEJU

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Like (probably) every other Korean destination, Jeju has its cute mascots. Let’s look at the meaning behind them. Hallabong This is a deliciously succulent orange / grapefruit type fruit that grows on the fresh soil of Jeju. Its ‘lump’ gives it a … Continue reading →

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Catching the Wind in Jeju

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

Why was I constantly humming Donovan’s “Catch the Wind” during my recent trip to Jeju? Maybe the Kim Young Gap Gallery holds the answer. This is one of the least-publicised, least-touristy and best-hidden of Jeju’s museums. In fact I had never … Continue reading →

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Puzzle Pieces: Seoul Old, Seoul New

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

During my first full day in Seoul, I was able to delve into Korea’s ancient history by exploring Deoksugung Palace and the National Museum of Korea. Absorbing tales of Seoul’s rich and intriguing past allowed me to build up a fuller … Continue reading →

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My Korean Adventure

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

A bit like a dream, I’ve just returned from a whirlwind six days back in my beloved Korea. I was exploring Seoul and Jeju with The Korea Blog and fellow bloggers Alex, Asif, Chris, Eleonora, Paul and Suzy, who have been helping me keep in touch with Korea … Continue reading →

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Happy Chuseok!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

It’s apt that me, my friends and London itself have spent a very fun-filled and Korea-orientated weekend with Korea Calling at the Thames Festival, as today is Chuseok Day/ 추석 (traditionally called Hangawi/ 한가위), the biggest holiday in the Korean … Continue reading →

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Do I like K-pop?

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

For someone as passionate about Korea as I am, it’s somewhat controversial to even muse such a thing, but I’m stuck on this one- do I actually like K-pop? When I first heard it, I simply dismissed it as “not … Continue reading →

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Hongdae: Seoul’s Camden

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

I was prompted to reminisce about Hongdae (홍대) by my friend and classmate Michael. After spending more than a year studying Korean here in London, he is now moving out to Seoul to work as an English teacher there (화이팅 … Continue reading →

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Korean restaurants in London- what’s missing?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love the fact that despite being in the midst of London, I can be instantly transported back to Korea through the sights, aromas and above all tastes that Korean restaurants bring with them. I’m … Continue reading →

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Shopping Korean in London

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

By no means am I a shopaholic. I would rather wait for a unique, kooky find to crop up than go on a spree and buy any old thing for the sake of it. Yet this didn’t stop me from … Continue reading →

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