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Food. I mean, who doesn’t like to eat? It’s often one of the first things we do in the morning and helps start our day off right. With Korean food crossing the ocean and hitting it big in other countries, a Korean Tasty…
For the past three weeks, The Korea Blog has explored local neighborhoods with those that know it best – individuals that live there. They are able to share stories not in any guidebook. Previous stories have all been…
Part of the joy I get out of traveling is meeting people that live in the destinations I choose. Guidebooks list places for me to see and establishments in which to eat, but they often lack the insight and knowledge of long…
“Your neck of the woods,” is an American phrase taken to mean an area to where one was traveling. Last week, featured writer Steve Miller explored part of Seoul with a local resident to get his insights on what it was…
The exact origin of the phrase, “your neck of the woods,” isn’t known. Researchers date it back to the American Colonial period, where a “neck” referred to a particular geographic region. Therefore, “your…
Hwaseong Cultural Festival Suwon, with its rich history has no shortage of cultural offerings for those looking to learn more about this historic city. Probably the most notable is the Hwaseong Cultural Festival,…
Aesthetically, grammatically and aurally, the Korean language couldn’t be further removed from English. It crops up on “most difficult to learn” lists while its students moan and complain of its complexity.…
Every country is filled with unique tourist attractions and Korea is no exception. Throughout the land, you’ll find some curiosities, but just outside of Seoul, there’s a special little amusement park that will…
