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December in South Korea, Dining & Drinks, February in South Korea, January in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter, Tips of Living Your Best Life
5 NOT Spicy Korean Soups for Winter
Are you craving a delicious NOT spicy Korean soup? Look no further, here is our list of 5 NOT spicy Korean soups for you to enjoy this winter or year-round! Korean Soups Are Not All Spicy Although the spicy soups get a lot of attention, there are NOT spicy Korean soups to be found. In fact, not all the food in South Korea has the spice cranked up to 11. The truth is, there are many Korean dishes and restaurants where the only spicy food on the table is kimchi.…
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5 Ways to Learn Korean In Pyeongtaek
With 2018 knocking on the door it’s time to start on your resolutions early. Since we all live in Korea, I think it’s fair to say studying Korean is on most of our lists. South of Seoul is here to help you connect with the resources you need to improve your language skills. Our volunteers have tried all of these study options and found them to be both reliable and helpful. Each solution has a different strength and all of them are affordable and accessible. 1. Pyeongtaek International Exchange Foundation…
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5 Japanese Ramen Restaurants in Pyeongtaek
For those in the know, there is a big difference between Japanese and Korean ramen/ramyeon. They are like night and day. In the South of Seoul app we refer to Japanese style as ramen and Korean style as ramyeon. This refers to the slightly different pronunciation between the languages. You can read more about it here. For a very long time Pyeongtaek was nearly void of viable Japanese style ramen. However, like with everything else in the area, that’s no longer true. New places are popping up every few months.…
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5 Awesome Indoor Activities
When winter rolls around it can be easy to just stay home and veg but that’s often not the best for your mental health. So what should you do when you are allergic to the cold? Don’t worry, you don’t need to put on a snowsuit and go play outside. Instead grab a friend and checkout some of the fun indoor activities available in your area. These fun little adventures will brighten your winter weary mood and give you something to look forward to during your down time. Here are…
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5 Fav Restaurants Near Osan Main Gate
Lately the biggest, hottest new restaurants have been going in near Camp Humphreys and it’s been amazeballs, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t lovely places near Osan Air Force Base. Here are my top five favorites. These are in no particular order, just my fav 5. Loco Tacos – CLOSED Loco Tacos Click Here for Address & Molla Listing These Baja style tacos are light and refreshing. We go here on an embarrassingly regular basis. My favorite are the shrimp and fish tacos, but my partner in crime loves the…
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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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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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5 Awesome Easy Trips
1. Hiking at Mt. Songnisnan Bus: Weekend trip Car: Day trip When you just want blue sky and fresh mountain air, without a lot of people and craziness, go here. Actually, just go here. It’s only a few hours drive and it’s STUNNING. Read More Here 2. Swimming at Mallipo Beach (Taean-gun) Train: Weekend trip Car: Day trip This are is one of our favorite places to go. There are actually may beaches in this area, but this is the easiest and fastest to find. We go here twice a…
