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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Bulgogi Jeongol
Learn to cook bulgogi along with American expats living in South Korea. Learning to cook the food of your second homeland is and delicious part of expat life.
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ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, Fun & Entertainment, International Student Welcome Packet, March in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Guide: Spring
March in Korea is About Academia
Have you ever wondered why March is a quiet month in South Korea? Wondering why there isn’t a lot going on around the country? The quiet time exists because March is all about the start of the new academic year. Additionally, March marks a time of great change and turmoil for many in the international community. Let’s talk about it so that it feels easier to manage. About the Academic Year in South Korea South Korean schools start the academic year in March and complete the academic year in January.…
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August in South Korea, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
Best Romantic Getaway Pensions in Taean
Looking for the best romantic getaway pensions in Taean? Maybe you need a spot near Pyeongtaek for your anniversary? Here are some options that I love. If you need help booking pensions you can always use one of Korea’s bi-lingual concierge services. If you have an FRC (foreign registration card) you may also book these locations using NAVER, Yanolja, or 여기어때. My Inspiration for Exploring the Romantic West Coast Pensions In “Mer” my favorite Korean pop song by “Hyukoh”, the opening verse says: “Floating, her wordsMelted, she saidI long for…
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Driving Tips, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, Public & Private Transport
Getting Your Korean Driver’s License from Scratch
Hello, I am an English educator from the United States living in rural South Korea. Recently, I went through the testing process for my South Korean driver’s license at the Yongin Driving Center. I thought it might be helpful to share my story. I can only speak from my experience here, some testing sites might differ. Let’s go…. About Getting Your Korean Driver’s’ License as a US Citizen Since Driver’s Licenses in the United States are issued by state, each state has its own reciprocity agreement with South Korea regarding…
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52 Pickup Family Edition, Hiking in Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, Outdoor Activities, Tips of Living Your Best Life
Yeongingsan (Mountain) Arboretum Itinerary
Looking for an easy hiking day trip as a family or a relaxing hike for a date? With plenty of parking and very little traffic, you will find this day trip to Yeonginsan Natural Recreational Forest a relaxing way to escape from your routine. About Yeonginsan Natural Recreational Forest Yeonginsan Natural Recreational Forest is a great location for outdoor exercise at any time of year. Perfect for times when you need to socially distance and avoid indoor locations. The hikes are also family-friendly, as is often the case in Korea.…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Bulgogi
Let’s tackle a classic at-home meal for families. About the South of Seoul ‘A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. The time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that will offer 2-4 dishes to learn each month so that when you leave South Korea you have a slew of new dishes you feel comfortable making anywhere. This series is a collaboration with Kimchi Rednecks. In 2020 they…
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Driving Tips, Education, ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, New Arrival Information, Public & Private Transport, Real Estate & Auto, Tips of Living Your Best Life, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
Detailed Information Regarding the Korean Expressway and HiPass System
Unfamiliar with the Korean expressway and HiPass system? We’ve got your covered. Making the most of your stay in Korea means taking advantage of every opportunity to travel. For most trips that are over 2 hours away, OR when driving into Seoul, you may encounter at least one toll along the way. Setting up a HiPass system can make such trips less stressful and save you money. Here is what you need to know. About Korean Expressways Korean expressways are toll roads that crisscross South Korea. Korean Expressway Corporation manages the…
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, Gangwon-do Adventures, January in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, Outdoor Activities, Winter Sports
Dragon Valley Hotel and Yongpong Ski Resort Weekend Itinerary for Lazy People
To clarify, we are the lazy people in question. Hopefully, our laziness helps others follow in our footsteps. Here is our favorite Yongpong ski resort itinerary. About this Weekend Itinerary Recently we took a ‘housemates trip’ to Gangwon-do in order to get back into snowboarding after two of us had to take a few years off due to injuries. That means this ski trip itinerary was tested by intermediate snowboarders of varying levels of physical functionality. We were terrified the trip would end in disaster (more injuries) but nothing like…
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, Gangwon-do Adventures, January in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, Winter Sports
7 Best Ski Resorts in Gangwon-do
About Skiing in Gangwon-do Gangwondo has a variety of resorts and offers the best skiing and snowboarding in South Korea. Gangwon-do takes up the northeastern part of South Korea. Mountains cover the vast majority of Gangwon-do. If you love skiing or snowboarding, you will love a day on the slopes of the ski resorts included in this blog post . As always, you can find such resorts in the South of Seoul app which can be downloaded from Google Play or the Apple App Store. Gangwon-do hosted the 2018 winter…
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, January in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter, Winter Sports
Want to ski at midnight? Head to Jisan Forest!
You can ski at midnight at Jisan Forest near Seoul and Pyeongtaek. A fun spot to blow off some steam after work if you don’t mind dodging the people. About Jisan Forest Ski Resort It’s not the highest, the largest, or the best ski resort in South Korea, but Jisan Forest Resort has its perks. It boasts seven small runs suited for beginners and is perfect for those wanting to hone their skills. It’s an easy drive and with tickets sold in chunks of a few hours, and late-night offerings…
