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ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, Pets, Public Transit, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
Leaving Korea with Pets
By: Angie Alvis, South of Seoul volunteer Moving internationally, even moving back to your home country, takes a lot of preparation and planning; especially if you have pets. There is a lot of planning and paperwork involved with flying with pets, even if you are just flying back to your home country. Be sure to check with your arriving country for their requirements for importing pets. This blog outlines the three ways you can fly out of Korea with your pet: in-cabin, excess baggage (accompanied cargo), and unaccompanied or manifest…
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Culture & Community, Dating & Relationships, Fun & Entertainment, Indoor Activities, Kids and Family
Get Hooked on Pyeongtaek’s Fishing Cafes
(Update 2022/April) About Fishing Cafes Fishing is a sport for everyone, regardless of age or gender. But have you ever imagined fishing in the basement of one of the multi-story buildings in Pyeongtaek? Fishing Cafes offer a unique experience for an afternoon of family fun or something different to try with a date or group of friends. Fishing at a fishing cafe is a fun and different experience – even for seasoned outdoor fishers. You cast into a pool filled with fish, using what looks like moist cat food as…
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Four More Temples around Pyeongtaek
About Buddhist History in Korea Korea has a long and rich Buddhist history and is home to nearly a thousand temples. There are so many temples in Korea that I am constantly discovering more and more temples. Each temple compound is beautifully unique and offers a quiet refuge to meditate or seek peace of mind. Korean Temple Etiquette Before you go, read up on Korean temple etiquette. Jeongtosa Temple (Pyeongtaek, Anjung-eup) Beautifully landscaped grounds, giant golden Buddha, large stone Korean Buddha of Medicine, 5 story stone pagoda, and a panorama…
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Korean Temple Etiquette
By: Angela Alvis, South of Seoul volunteer Temples are sacred places of worship, places where Buddhist monks and nuns live and practice. They are also historic sites that welcome visitors so don’t be shy about visiting temples, even if you do not practice Buddhism. Korean temples are unique because they are usually larger compounds consisting of many buildings and structures, although the entire grounds are considered “the temple”. At Korean temples you will likely see gates, pagodas, a large Buddha hall, and several other places to worship or do walking…
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Pyeongtaek Pet Sitting and Pet Boarding
By: Angela Alvis, South of Seoul volunteer We have two cats in our family and we also have passion for travel. So, what do you do with your pets while you are on vacation? One of the easiest and most obvious things to do is to ask a friend or family member to take them into their own home or stop by your place to feed and care for them. This can be a real challenge when you first move to Pyeongtaek. You can’t rely on extended family because they…
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April in South Korea, Home & Living, SOS Seasonal Guide: Spring, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Home in Korea: Dealing with Mold
Are you having trouble with mold? Here are some quick solutions to keep your house free of mold.
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Three Mountains to Hike in Asan
By: Angela Alvis, South of Seoul volunteer Korea is known for gorgeous mountain hikes. Asan is not home to Korea’s tallest or prettiest mountains, but they are beloved nonetheless. Best of all they are conveniently located and easily accessible for those living south of Seoul. Bongsusan Mountain Park at the foothills of the mountain in a small gravel parking lot and walk through the juniper pine tree lined trails. There are many hiking trails that converge at Bonggoksa Temple which makes it a perfect place to begin and end a…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Dining & Drinks, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, Home & Living, International Student Welcome Packet, Social Distancing Resources, USA Military Welcome Packet
Expat Guide to Grocery Delivery in Korea
Searching for grocery delivery in Korea? Here are some links and tips to help you get started. About Online Grocer Delivery Shopping online for groceries can be an incredibly convenient way to get the food you need while avoiding crowds. If you are willing to let go of the search for the perfect tomato and are prepared to pay a little bit more for the convenience of delivery, then shopping online for groceries is a great way to go. Below is a list of helpful online grocery outlets to use…
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Navigating Korea: Using Naver Maps
Is navigating Korea stressful? Try using Naver Maps. Let me give you quick tutorial to help you get started. Additional South of Seoul Blogs Related to Map Apps South of Seoul volunteers recommend that you do as much research and reading on using maps in South Korea as possible. Learning to use South Korean map apps may be the most stressful and frustrating aspect of relocating to South Korea. However, if you stay diligent and treat it as a skill to learn – you will overcome the adaptation hurdles and…
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Pyeongtaek’s Craft Beer Scene
by: Angela Alvis, South of Seoul volunteer Not long ago beer options in Korea were rather limited. Even today, if you go out to dinner at a local restaurant, you will likely only have a choice of 2 or 3 beers – Cass, Hite, or Kloud. Korea is just beginning to emerge in the craft beer scene (thanks to revisions to the liquor laws in 2014). Craftworks and Magpie are the largest and oldest craft breweries in Korea, but these aren’t the only breweries contributing to the evolution of beer…