(also published in Korea.net: Enjoy the Summer in Nanji) Seoul is as metropolitan as it gets. The city is teeming with people who don’t seem to sleep. Seoulites have the latest gadgets with capabilities covered by the latest technological breakthrough. But for all its technological advancements, the physical landscape is gifted and has been retained… Read More Enjoying the Nanji Camping Ground
My son’s friend recently turned 11. And her Mom had a fantastic idea of doing camping-turned-glamping for her and her friends. And since it was a camping-turned-glamping party, families were invited as well. So here’s an update to my post about Birthday Celebrations for your Tweens in Seoul. I am re-publishing the post here and… Read More How and Where to Celebrate your Tweens Birthdays in Seoul
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The weekend of April 29-30 was very festive here in Seoul especially in the Insadong and Jongno area. The streets were adorned with lantern in honor of Buddha’s birthday. The Annual Lantern Parade happened on this weekend and I (at last!) successfully persuaded my husband to watch the parade and bring the kids for a… Read More Getting a Good Spot for the Annual Lantern Parade
Foreigners in Korea are required to report to Immigration after they renew their passports to update their new passport information. No exemption! Many foreigners are unaware of this process and most end up with exorbitant Immigration fees. Immigration fees for failure to report this important change grow by the number of days/weeks/months of noncompliance. Sad, really because… Read More 3 Ways to Report Change of Passport Information to Korean Immigration
Have you lost or left behind some things in taxis, buses, and subways in South Korea? Were you able to get them back? I am very interested to know. Because my family’s experience confirms this honesty test: BUSES There were 2 instances when my son left behind his bag in a bus. In both instances, we… Read More South Korea’s Public Transportation: What to do When You Lose Things
“I regret taking such good care of my skin” – said no one ever The skin care specialists at Image Up know this best. It is what we women need and it was what I needed most. So, I had a consultation with Ms. Hyunjung Lee 2 weeks ago at the Image Up Building near Sinsa Station. I… Read More A Much Needed Facial Treatment with ImageUp
It was the Easter Sunday of the year 2013 when my family first set foot at the Yoido English Ministry (YEM). My older son, LeRuof, was 6 years old and fresh from our 1 year stay in the Philippines where his spirituality took roots. He would blurt out questions that I didn’t have the confidence to answer… Read More English Church for Expats in Seoul
Have you woken up from a long sleep feeling tired and with sore muscles? I often do! And pillows have a lot to do with it. Thus, my fascination with hotel pillows. Aside from bubble bath gels for my sons, the pillow menu comes next for checking. Unfortunately, not all hotels offer a variety of… Read More Pillow Talk
Who doesn’t love shoes? The Handmade Shoes Street located at Seongsu-dong is a big reminder of the humble beginnings of Korea’s shoe industry. The handmade shoes industry started sprouting around Seongsu-dong in the 1990s. The area was the cheaper option for shoemakers after Myeongdong and Seoul Station’s very high rent for space. These days, it… Read More The Shoe Haven that is Seongsu-dong
I’ve heard about H&M’s recycling program and have actually asked the H&M IFC Branch in Yeouido about the mechanics. But before I had the time to really do it, the IFC Branch closed already. So today, I went to the Hongik Branch and exchanged some of our old clothes. I brought 4 pieces. These were… Read More Support H&M’s Close the Loop (Recycle your Clothes)
