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Dive Deeper into South Korean Buddhist Culture with a Temple Stay
Roaming the open grounds of a sacred temple during an afternoon offers a short respite from the chaos of everyday life. But for a more grounding, immersive experience, consider a Korean temple stay. 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 of…
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August in South Korea, February in South Korea, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, July in South Korea, March in South Korea, October in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, September in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Pick Your Own Fruit Near Pyeongtaek
Want to learn more about the local farming culture? Visiting local farms is the perfect way to connect with your new home. About picking your own fruit in near Pyeongtaek, South Korea South Koreans love to visit farms with friends and families to pick their own fruit. Some farms charge an entry fee per person and then by the weight of fruit that you pick, while other farms may only charge for the weight of fruit you pick. Many even offer “all-you-can-eat” fruit while you pick fruit to go home.…
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10 More Skate Parks Outside Seoul
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Fun & Entertainment, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, November in South Korea, October in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, September in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall, Tips of Living Your Best Life
Cool Muhly Grass Photo Ops Near Pyeongtaek
This muhly grass in Pyeongtaek blog post started as a list of 5 and quickly grew to a list of 7! You will find plenty of muhly grass photo spots close to Osan Air Force Base or Camp Humphreys. We look forward to seeing your photos on Instagram of these muhly grass photo ops near Pyeongtaek. About muhly grass in South Korea Native to North America, muhly grass originates in Florida. Since Instagram became a craze in South Korea, many locations have planted this popular pink to attract folks looking…
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Dining & Drinks, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, October in South Korea, September in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
The Best “Basic” Fall Day in Pyeongtaek
It’s almost sweater weather. Grab your best sweater and scarf, then enjoy the most marvelously “basic” fall day in Pyeongtaek! About fall in Korea Fall in Korea is everything you could want for embracing the basic beauty of the season. The skies are never bluer, the weather is perfect for a sweater, the leaves are gorgeous crunchy, and Korea loves fall pumpkin! Every year, I try to have a least one perfectly basic day where I do my favorite basic fall things! Everyone should try it at least once. Read…
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Planning Things to Do for Chuseok
Types of Activities to Consider During the Holiday Chuseok is a great time to get outside! The weather is often gorgeous since the summer heat has faded and a cool breeze often blows across the rice paddies. Since restaurants in the area you are interested in might be closed, it is a great time to plan a picnic! Also join the Pyeongtaek Food and Fun Facebook group to find out more information about what is happening in the area. 7 Things to Do in or Near Pyeongtaek Over Chuseok Visit…
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Holidays In Korea, Pyeongtaek Neighborhoods, September in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Best Pyeongtaek Neighborhoods for Chuseok
Visit Pyeongtaek during Chuseok and eat all the delicious international food without the crowds or giant price tags. Where to Visit in Pyeongtaek During Chuseok International residents living in Pyeongtaek have far more options over the Chuseok holiday than other areas of South Korea. Due to the presence of two US Military Bases, Camp Humphreys Army base and Osan Air Force Base, a few neighborhoods in Pyeongtaek-si remain open throughout the holiday week. Does this mean every business in Pyeongtaek remains open during Chuseok? It does not, but more places…
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Korean Gift-giving Etiquette at Work
About Gift-giving at Work Coworkers often give gifts to each other for different occasions. Taking part in these cultural rituals can create a more comfortable workplace. Although Koreans often don’t hold international residents responsible for following Korean Gift-giving Etiquette, participating in the customers creates a more comfortable and copacetic environment for everyone involved. Every Work Place Has Its Own Culture Each company, school, and organization in Korea has its own culture. Just like other countries, Koreans share an overarching culture but also modify their experience in different ways based on…
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How to obtain your Korean COVID vaccination certificate in English
Why would I need to have my COVID vaccination certificate printed in English? The vaccination process in South Korea has been picking up speed over the last couple of months, particularly among our expat teacher community. If you completed both doses of the COVID vaccine in South Korea, then you should have received a vaccination certificate similar to the one pictured below. Your vaccination certificate is also available on the COOV app which you have access to if you have a contracted Korean phone number under your name. While you…
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Car Camping in Taean
Camping in rural South Korea is the perfect summer activity. Here are 11 places in Taean-gun that will wash away the city stress.
