What will help you remember a truly wonderful trip to South Korea better than personalised jewellery? Try a Korean ring-making class to create bling like no other… Couple outfits are everywhere in Korea. But how about going a step further and getting couple rings? Or friendship jewellery. Or the perfect gift for your dear mother. …
Signed and stamped: How to enjoy life on an EPIK contract
The EPIK (English Program in Korea) contract can be frustrating at times. Yet, it also opens a world of opportunities if you understand it well. So here is how to enjoy life on an EPIK contract. Sometimes it can feel like you’re signing your life away when you get a job. You put your name …
Finding Friends: How to fit in at work in Korea
Korean culture is difficult to understand. Trying to fit in at work here is even more difficult to piece together. But never fear – follow these five steps to make friends in a jiffy. Did you ever get left out when they were picking teams for sports class? Did you think that once you entered …
City Tour: The 5 best (smaller) cities in Korea
Now, I’m not talking about the uber-big cities, like Seoul or Busan (although they’re great). I’m talking about those smaller ones that took my breath away from the moment I first arrived. These are five cities in Korea you must visit. One day you might hop up to Seoul and realise you’re not as enchanted …
Working world: Life as an EFL teacher abroad
You want to travel but you also want money. Becoming an EFL teacher is a great way to do both! But what are the benefits and drawbacks of this job? I want to make one thing clear. I did not – and still do not – want to be a teacher. Kids are great and …
Lost in the Countryside: 5 apps for rural areas in South Korea
The bind about living in a rural area in South Korea is that your phone will be full of apps. But what are the best South Korean apps to download? When living in Korea, you’ll need two apps each for the train, the bus, and for sharing locations. That’s six downloads for just getting around! …