Cultural differences
What is Teachers’ day? Today was Teachers’ day! School finished early, and students showed their appreciation for their Teachers hard-work and diligence with letters, gifts and carnations. It is celebrated in South Korea every year on the 15 May, just after King Sejong the Great’s birthday. I had never heard about or experienced Teachers’ day…
This weekend, Megan and I went on a trip with Seoul Hiking Group to Mysterious Mt Maisan, and Jeonju film festival. Mysterious Mt Maisan and Tapsa temple Mysterious Mt Maisan and Tapsa temple are amongst the top 10 scenic places to visit in South Korea. Mt. Maisan Provincial Park is located in Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do. While…
“Teacher, today your fashion is good.” I don’t know if this means that it’s bad on other days, but since I was suffering with a cold and feeling rather ‘icky’. I was taking, and greatly appreciating this compliment. Throughout the day Jenny 1 said,“Do you need to go to the hospital?”“You should go to the…
How cute is the Canadian House Hippo? I grew up in the United Kingdom, so I had never seen this tiny domesticated hippopotamus. Have you seen the Canadian House Hippo before? My Canadian friends, however, reliably informed me that they all wanted a one thanks to this advert! It almost makes me want one, too….
I’m not the biggest fan of public transport, and I miss driving my car. However, I’m quite impressed with my ability to navigate the Seoul subway system. I haven’t really experienced any overcrowded or crushing type situations, then I don’t travel on the Subway during rush hour. I have the pleasure of travelling by bus….
