I can’t believe it–a year after arriving in Korea, we are leaving. At times it felt like this day would never come, and at other times, it felt like it was all going by way too fast. Today is our last day of teaching, and tomorrow, we leave for Seoul, then onto Jeju Island, and [...]
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The Parentals Come to Korea
It almost doesn’t seem real–but it’s happening in a matter of hours. My parents are coming to Korea. That blows my mind for a couple of reasons–first, my parents have traveled around the U.S. a bit and they’ve been to Mexico, but this is their first big, international trip. Second, I am just having a [...]
Chuseok (추석) Celebrations: Korean Thanksgiving
Today, we have the day off from school because yesterday was Chuseok, which is essentially Korean Thanksgiving. Like American and Canadian Thanksgiving, it coincides with the harvest, and it’s a time to be thankful for food and family. Unlike American and Canadian Thanksgiving however, there’s a memorial component–families pray for their ancestors and pay their [...]
Welcome to Gwangju-si: Parks, Soju and Duck
One of the first things we did with our friends Meg and Frank once they arrived in Korea was show them a few of our favorite parts about our town, Gwangju-si. Their first full evening here was a beautiful and warm night, so we started with one of our favorite parks–which also happens to be [...]
South Korea’s Coffee Culture
One thing that becomes immediately apparent upon walking down any street in South Korea is that coffee shops are incredibly popular. Multiple cafes reside on the same streets, and often times, they are several stories tall. The most amazing part is they always seem busy. ALL OF THEM, ALL THE TIME. It’s insane the amount [...]
Meet Matt & Andrea
In 2011 we got married, quit our jobs and moved to Korea, taught English, traveled Asia, indulged our wanderlust, and documented it every step of the way. Now we’re back in the USA and seeking out travel and adventure in our own country. Follow us as we walk about the world!Follow Us
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