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Best of Pyeongtaek, Breweries, Pubs, & Craft Beer, Cafes and Bakeries, Dining & Drinks, Pyeongtaek Restaurants, Restaurants and Bars, USA Military Welcome Packet
Best of Pyeongtaek Poll 2021 Winners
What is the South of Seoul Best of Pyeongtaek Poll? South of Seoul is proud to host the 5th Annual Best of Pyeongtaek Poll in celebration of our delicious and delightful community. The South of Seoul volunteer organization has supported ex-pats living outside of Seoul since 2015. The South of Seoul (SOS) volunteers and manage multiple Facebook groups, the South of Seoul Facebook page, South of Seoul blog, and South of Seoul smartphone app. In 2021 the South of Seoul volunteers also launched the SOS Public Health which researches and distributes information to…
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Sinjang-dong Home & Living
Did you just move to Osan Air Force Base (OSAFB)? Would you like to learn more about life in Sinjang-dong (Songtan)? This is THE guide to life outside the OSAFB Main Gate. About Sinjang-dong Sinjang-dong is the name of the neighborhood outside of Osan Air Force Base. The neighborhood is known for its international restaurants and nightlife but it also has a vibrant and thriving community with the services needed to build a happy life. You can read more about this neighborhood in our Neighborhood Intros blog. In the following…
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15 Favorite Restaurants Near Osan Air Base
Feeling hungry? Then, you need to try my favorite restaurants near Osan Air Base in Sinjang-dong, Pyeongtaek-si. How I Chose My Favorites for This List These are the 15 favorite restaurants near Osan Air Base that I have eaten at most often over the last 1-8 years. They range from fancy to fast. There are some spots I visit when I’m in a hurry and hungry like Jangkeumne Baekban and restaurants I go to on all the special occasions like Ceviche 210. Then there are my comfort food spots like…
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15 Cafes in Paengseong
Looking for cafes in Paengseong, South Korea near Camp Humphreys? Here are 20 cafes to choose from next time you go out.
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15 Favorite Restaurants in Anjeongri near Camp Humphreys
If you are looking for the best restaurants to try in Anjeongri near Camp Humphreys, here is a list of spots I keep going back to again and again. (Updated in July of 2023) How I Chose Restaurants for this List These 15 restaurants are where I have eaten most often over the last 1-8 years. My decision on where to eat in Anjeongri is influenced by many factors such as: consistency over time, nearby parking, speed of service, ease of ordering, depth of flavors, the freshness of ingredients, and…
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Young Students Bridge the Gap in Korean Immersion School
Moving from Kindergarten into Elementary School in South Korea Apparently, my husband and I had a skewed view of reality when it came to public education. We thought when my son reached the kindergarten milestone we’d jump up and high five and congratulate ourselves on winning parenthood. We made it. We had ushered him into good human status and now he would showcase it to the world through show-and-tell and friendship superlatives. Of course, covid had other plans – and ruined what would have been an epic high five. The…
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Things to Do in Korea
The ultimate traveler’s blog list for indie folks! If you are planning your trips around Korea, these blogs will provide you with awesome things to do from north to south and east to west. About Things to Do in South Korea Korea is a fascinating country with a rich history and culture that extends far beyond Seoul and Busan. You can explore the ruins of historic temples, tombs, and palaces, and get a glimpse into what life was like in ancient Korea. For example, a visit to the Seokguram Grotto…
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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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How to Pension: A guide to pensions in South Korea
Korean pensions are one of the best things about traveling in Korea. They offer unique stays in amazing places. Learn more about pensions today so that you feel comfortable booking them tomorrow. What is a pension? Pensions are like the Korean version of a Bed and Breakfast, except without someone else making you breakfast. They are rooms, cabins, or spaces that having a sleeping, cooking, and dining space so that you can easily spend a weekend away without ever leaving your own room. Pensions are also often owned by families…
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Bilingual Concierge Services to Support Your Lives and Travel in South Korea
Do you need help with managing your daily living tasks in Korea? Have you considered using bilingual concierge services? How can a concierge/assistant service help me in South Korea? Bi-lingual concierge services make your life better. Such companies help you accomplish a multitude of tasks that may frustrate you to no end when you don’t 1 ) speak Korean, 2) have a Korean ID for confirming your identity online, or 3) a Korean bank account. When you find yourself driven made by such situations, you can simply pay a bi-lingual…
