Chad Card, MA. SLT and Brian Rich, MSW
Chad Card holds a Master's of Arts in Second Language teaching and a Master's in Near and Middle Eastern Studies. He works for the Department of Defense (DODEA) as an ELA educator. Mr. Card travels extensively in South Korea and internationally. His passion includes studying languages, culture, and diversity. Brian Rich holds a Master's in Clinic Social work and a Bachelor's in English Teaching. Mr. Rich is an experienced social work clinician who transitioned into education and works for the DODEA. Together, Brian and Chad work as Cultural Liaisons and Content Creators developing travel itineraries focused on arts and culture across South Korea. Their love of learning, culture, and life is evident in all of their work.
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Museum and Theater Itinerary in Seoul
On this museum and theater trip, we go to the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary art and the Chungma Art Center for a musical. Come follow along to experience a day of art in Seoul. Booking Theater Tickets Many people ask about booking tickets for musicals in South Korea. It’s easy if you have your FRC (Foreign Registration Card) and a Korean bank account. If you are a tourist or living in Korea on SOFA status without becoming a resident, you may find purchasing tickets challenging. We book our…
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Bukhansan Hiking Itinerary in Seoul
Looking for a hiking adventure? Seoul is more than just one of the biggest cities in the world, it’s also a great hiking destination. Bukhansan National Park provides sweeping and it can be easily hiked in a day from Pyeongtaek. About Our Day Trip Friends recently invited hiking at Bukhansan National Park in Seoul. The day was perfect despite a few hurdles along the way, like timing. We recommend leaving as early as possible from Pyeongtaek for any hikes you want to do in Seoul. Coffee and Baked Goods We…
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Suwon Hot Air Balloon Date Itinerary
We love a good date night and the Suwon Hot Air Balloon date itinerary is one of the best. Although it started off slow, it was packed with beautiful sights, lovely cafes, and the perfect company – each other. Our Relaxing Day & Night Date Since we spend our weeks very busy, pouring over student papers, time often gets away from us. When the weekend rolls around we are ready to spend time together doing what we love. Be sure to follow us on Instagram to see our latest adventures…
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Seoul Charlotte Theater Weekend Itinerary
Seoul makes the perfect theater weekend trip for musical theater fans. Seoul Charlotte theater itinerary to see Jekyll and Hyde (Korean language performance) with friends looked something like this. Actually, this was our second time seeing this fantastic musical. Booking Tickets We book our tickets through Interpark which has an English language interface. If you don’t have a Korean bank account, you may want to use a bi-lingual Korean concierge service. Also, such companies can help with purchasing tickets, hotels, and more. We usually buy our theater tickets at least…
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Busan Theater Weekend Itinerary
Have you wanted to spend a weekend in Busan attending the theater? This Busan theater weekend Itinerary will make it all seem fun and possible. About Busan Busan is a port city that exists on the southeast coast of South Korea. Busan also exists as one of South Korea’s seven Special Administrative Districts or Metropolitan Cities. It’s also the second-largest city in South Korea. Busan has 15 major administrative districts and a single county that together include a population of around 3.6 million. The full metropolitan area, the Southeastern Maritime Industrial…
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Cafes and Bakeries, Dining & Drinks, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, Restaurants and Bars, Tips of Living Your Best Life
Sunday Brunch in Bijeon-dong Itinerary
Have you ever wondered what the perfect Sunday brunch in Bijeon-dong, Pyeongtaek looks like? Well, follow along with us as we spend the perfect day falling in love with our city all over again. About Bijeon-dong (비전동) Pyeongaek-si Bijeon-dong is located in Pyeongtaek-si, South Korea. The neighborhood includes part of the popular area known as Sosabeol. Bijeon-dong has both older and newer areas to explore. Parking in Bijeon-dong often comes with complications. Plan on paying for parking if you come from outside of the area. Parking may cost around 3,000…
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Seoul Musical Theater Date Night Itinerary
Seoul doesn’t have to be all day, sometimes we just pop into Seoul for an afternoon or evening date night. Getting to Seoul from Pyeongtaek Itinerary On the bus headed to AK Plaza to catch a train to Seoul to see Billy Elliot at the D-Cube Art Center. We could have driven, but the bus is more fun! Trains are a great way to spend some time together relaxing and catching up on your week. Grab Dinner Near Yeongdeungo Station Gotta love happy accidents. After getting off at Yeongdeungo Station,…
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August in South Korea, Daegu Life, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun
Slow-Travel Daegu Road Trip Itinerary
Looking for a fabulous road trip? Then, our slow-travel Daegu road trip itinerary is just the thing! A detailed look at our relaxing and enjoyable weekend in Daegu. These are the perfect two days for couples or friends looking to spend a day around food, art, and nature. Traveling To Daegu We often take road trips rather than trains or busses so that we can enjoy the journey as much as the destination. A little while ago, we took a weekend trip Daegu to celebrate US Labor Day weekend. The…
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Fall Apple Picking in South Korea is the Perfect Day Out
Who wants to go fall apple picking in South Korea? We highly recommend it. This is what our trip looked like. We look forward to maybe going again. Where we went for Apple Picking This weekend we were recreating our New England apple picking traditions here in South Korea by visiting an apple orchard about 1 hour from Pyeongtaek, South Korea called Yesan Apple and Wine Picking. This is a popular location for ex-pats who want to embrace Korean culture while also experiencing memories of home. We didn’t have a…
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Danyang Weekend Itinerary
Let’s run away for the perfect weekend. This Danyang Weekend itinerary is perfect for couples, folks traveling alone, and families. When to Leave for Your Danyang Weekend Itinerary We left on Friday night for our weekend getaway. We wanted to make sure we had at least one full day in Danyang on our trip. If you leave by 5 or 6 pm, you will still have plenty of time to make Friday night a lovely part of your itinerary, even with the drive. Friday Night Dinner at Cowboy Grill While…
