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5 Arts & Crafts Experiences in Pyeongtaek
You don’t have to give up your hobbies just because you moved to a new country! Head to a creative cafe to let your creative heart sing. Try one of these 5 arts and crafts experiences in Pyeongtaek. About Hobbies in Korea Since many people live in apartments, Korea is covered in businesses that allow you to indulge your hobbies without filling your home with arts and crafts supplies. Instead, when you feel the urge to create you can head to a cafe to grab a treat and express your…
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April in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, May in South Korea, October in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, September in South Korea
Stunning Arboretums in South Korea
Arboretums are for Everyone Whether you have a deep admiration for the great outdoors, want to inspire an appreciation for nature, or you just need socially distancing alternatives during a pandemic, the many arboretums in South Korea are fun for people of all ages. They are often free or have affordable admission rates. Additionally, each arboretum is unique. How to Prepare for an Arboretum Visit To truly appreciate the distinctive characteristics of the arboretums in South Korea, I would recommend bringing comfortable shoes, drinking water, snacks, insect repellent, sunscreen, and,…
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August in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun
Car Free Yeosu Itinerary
You don’t have to have a car to enjoy this Yeosu itinerary. This stunning area in the very southern part of South Korea can be easily reached and enjoyed using public transportation. Getting to Yeosu You don’t need a car to enjoy Yeosu, South Korea. The area is easily accessible by public transportation and has places to stay within easy walking distance of many different fun activities. Don’t hesitate to take a trip to Yeosu even if you don’t have a car. Here is how you can make it happen.…
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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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52 Pickup Family Edition, Dating & Relationships, Fun & Entertainment, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, October in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
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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Pyeongtaek-si Event Locations
Pyeongtaek-si hosts events in the same locations. Here is a list of those locations and some tips on how to make attending events less stressful. Where do public events happen in Pyeongtaek? Pyeongtaek-si hosts many wonderful events year-round (when it’s not a pandemic). Since Pyeongtaek has many different neighborhoods, the locations may be up to 1 hour apart. Such distance means that just because an event is in ‘Pyeongtaek’ does not mean it is your location in Pyeongtaek. Since Pyeongtaek has many rural areas, you can’t assume you will be…
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ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, International Student Welcome Packet, New Arrival Information, SOS Seasonal Guide: Spring, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, USA Military Welcome Packet
Maximizing Instagram In South Korea
Thanks to South Korean bloggers’ excellent hashtag skills which use an easy-to-follow system, Instagram makes tracking how locations look on a particular day and discovering new hashtags is surprisingly easy. Learn how right now! Before you begin, smartphone apps you will need In order to manage the language differences without knowing Korean (but still using pattern recognition skills), you will need the following apps on your smartphone. You will be copying Korean from the South of Seoul app, searching on Instagram, translating new information with Papago, and creating lists of…
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Beer Highlight by PCBS: Jin Lager
About Gorilla Brewing Company The Gorilla Brewing Company, in collaboration with Werk Coffee Roasters, created this highly unique beer. Both companies are based out of Busan and create unique blends of beer and coffee, respectively. Somehow both came together and had a baby. A Baby Sour that is! Tasting Notes for Baby Sour This coffee sour beer has a light amber and hazy appearance and smells strongly of coffee grinds. The first sip catches you by surprise. I expected to taste coffee based on the aroma, but instead, it was…
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Pyeongtaek Self-Care Sunday Itinerary
What is a Self-Care Itinerary? It’s a day where you only do things that help you and build your ability to cope with change, feel healthy, and feel confident. These kid of days are needed as much as adventure days. We all fight FOMO (fear of missing out) when we live abroad. Fear of not seeing all the places. Fear of not having all the fun. We are stalking everyone on Instagram, watching all the YouTube videos, and signing up to chase all the “Best of” lists we can find!…
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Time to Get Glasses In South Korea
Do you need glasses? Many international residents often find that it’s time to get glasses while living or traveling in South Korea. The country’s numerous optical stores make glasses easy and affordable to purchase. Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast which provides accessible content through the use of AI technology. We don’t have time to read each article but we do our best to make more of our content accessible. If you would like to join our Accessibility Team apply to volunteer with South…
