Blog posts from when I lived in Seoul from 2012 -2014
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…
Educational program at the National Palace Museum of Korea, called ‘Experiencing Royal Culture’
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….
Should I write a blog? I’m quite visual, so I usually prefer to sharing my experiences through my photography. Sometimes I get a little lost in my own thoughts and forget to mention things… so should I write a blog in Seoul? Also, I find the notion of writing a blog slightly scary and strange. Don’t get…
