Much like a recent post on my previous blog, Chris in South Korea, the question of how much stuff costs comes up during that 'we should probably start planning this out' phase. The first assurance here is that things are almost universally cheaper, so long as…
The last time I wrote a post about how to get ahead on the Mugunghwa trains, I was still figuring out the best way to approach the system. I wouldn't say I'm at 100% (who is?), but there are definitely ways to hack the system. Why,…
The central hub of foreigners in Seoul makes for a fun-filled night out, whether that fun involves food, drinks, or dancing. Close to the Yongsan Garrison (the U.S. Army base that gave rise to the area decades ago), Itaewon and two nearby districts are within walking…
Author's note: a version of this article appears in the January 2011 issue of the Groove. I never thought I'd get to drive an ATV on ice, or take a dip in freezing-cold water to try catching a slippery fish by hand. I also never thought…
Korea is advanced in more ways than I can count. Fast internet, great public transportation, and so on. One area where the country has been a laggard is their address system, which has been stuck in the early 20th century. The concept of 도 (do, or…