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Useful Phrases for Coffee Shops
Always remember, if you don’t feel comfortable speaking, you can simply show the server your phone and point the the phrase you need. Things you need to know when you order: The barista will want to know if you want the coffee hot or cold. In the summer they will assume you want all drinks cold is you don’t clarify. American style drip coffee is usually not available, so you will ask for hand-drip. Although the names of coffee are western, you will need to use the Korean pronunciation. Most…
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Useful Korean Phrases for Restaurants
Always remember, if you don’t feel comfortable speaking, you can simply show the server your phone and point the the phrase you need. THINGS YOU WANT THINGS YOU DON’T WANT OTHER PHRASES To learn about pronunciation and how to use order easily, watch this video from Sweet and Tasty TV.
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Useful Phrases for the Butcher
Always remember, if you don’t feel comfortable speaking, you can simply show the server your phone and point the the phrase you need. FAST CONVERSION SIMPLE CUTS IN PICTURES DETAILED WESTERN MEAT CUTS OTHER CUTS KEY PHRASES
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5 More Things to do in Pyeongtaek: Water Edition
With summer coming quickly, it seems like a good time to post another 5 Things To do in Pyeongtaek blog since the last one was quite popular and there are plenty more things to do in the area. Just so you know, my taste in activities tends to lean toward the active and the outdoorsy and this list won’t be any different. So grab your sunblock and let’s go hit some water based outdoor activities in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Seonggumi Hang Light, Dangjin, September 2008 Pyeongtaek Regional Maritime Affairs Office…
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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
5 Water Parks to Cut the Heat this Summer
Traveling across South Korea this summer? Here are 5 water parks to cut the heat this summer. Updated: July 2022 About Summer in Korea Summer is just around the corner and things are going to be seriously heating up. If you are like me you are going to be looking for some fun ways to cool off. This year my plan is to mix it up a bit. July and August usually have the highest temperatures of the year in South Korea. Temps may rise to 43 degrees during the…
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Hiking Next to Pyeongtaek Lake
About Hiking at Pyeongtaek Lake The most popular trailhead for the Pyeongtaek Lake hike (Also Known as Ma an Mountain Hike) offers a nice area for marking and cleaning your shoes. Recently our lives have calmed down and we have more time to explore. Our first lazy Sunday found us wandering through the woods in one of the pretties hike in the area. It’s also a great area for walking your puppies. Not a lot of people, but plenty with little puppies of their own. (As always, remember…
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Home Life & Maintenance Tips, January in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
5 Ways To Stay Warm at Home in South Korea (For the Cheap Seats)
Complaining about the cold when you aren’t wearing the proper hat and gloves is as silly as complaining about the heat because you wore a snowsuit to the beach in Hawaii. Korean winters are easily managed with preparation and consideration for what is to come. You will find plenty of affordable cold weather gear being sold in street stalls, dollar stores, etc. So start preparing. Either that or you can continue to dress like it’s fall for the rest of the year and complain about it endlessly as if there…
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숯고개부대찌개: Budae Jjigae
In our lives, when it’s rainy or cold, there are two things we eat: Budae Jjigae and Kimchi jjigae. Thankfully, Songtan is one of the best places ever for Budae Jjigae / 부대찌개 (also known as soldier stew) since it’s where it all started. We have eaten this dish everywhere we go, but one of our all-time favorite places (maybe our favorite ever) is at the end of the shopping street in front of Osan Air Force Base. It’s on the left and you will miss it if you blink.…
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4 Fun Things To Do In Pyeongtaek
River Walk Ode to Pyeongtaek LifeLet’s be honest, at first glance, Pyeongtaek might seem kind of lame. However, if you live here for a while, and you don’t always go away on the weekends, you will learn it’s actually magical.Here are four of fun summer favorites Afternoon laziness at Soho Cafe & Gallery: http://chasingatale.blogspot.com/2013/02/soho-hobo.html Hiking in the mountains: http://chasingatale.blogspot.com/2013/05/hidden-mountains.html BBQ’s at Pyeongtaek Lake http://chasingatale.blogspot.com/2012/05/summer-luvn.html There are actually lots of lakes for you to visit, but Pyeongtaek Lake is the most known and has the widest variety of services. Farm-to-Table Dining…
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Private Tutors in Pyeongtaek
Halloween English Teaching Fun Finding a Korean tutor in Pyeongtaek can be maddening. Thankfully, I know two amazing ones! Introducing Sue and Jennifer! Jennifer Teacher Sue Teacher These two wonderful teachers just finished up an intense two year certification aimed at teaching Korean to foreigners and they are ready to help you get to the next level. If you are just getting started, or you need to get over a learning hump, these women can help you succeed in learning Korean. Personally, I’m lucky enough to have called them friends…
