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Geumsan Ginseng Festival

Eddie Provencher — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:35:43 -0600

Without a doubt, Koreans like to consume ginseng. They say ginseng helps reduce stress and helps facilitate men's erections. A quick Google search will reveal many other claimed benefits from the consumption of ginseng.

Hyoseok Culture Festival

Eddie Provencher — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:04:46 -0600

The town called Bongpyeong in Gangwondo is known for its production of buckwheat. A book titled "When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom" was written in 1936 by Lee Hyoseok, a resident of the area. And so every year in September, the Hyoseok Culture Festival is held in honor of this Korean author.

Gyeongju Historic Areas: UNESCO World Cultural Heritage

Eddie Provencher — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:46:53 -0600

According to the UNESCO website, "The Gyeongju Historic Areas contain a remarkable concentration of outstanding examples of Korean Buddhist art, in the form of sculptures, reliefs, pagodas, and the remains of temples and palaces from the flowering, in particular between the 7th and 10th centuries, of this form of unique artistic expression."

For sure, "remarkable" is the right adjective to use when describing the historic sites of Gyeongju.

hi

tycoon — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:19:16 -0600

hi everyone

I am going to join TEFl course- will any one guide me the job opportunities and suggest which country is better, I stay at gulf now.

thanks

tycoon

Greetings all...

DougLewis — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:21:11 -0500

Greetings all.

Well I am a newbie here. The forum looks very interesting and I hope to find new friends with common interests.

I will leave it at that for now and will look around some more.

Seoraksan Mountain National Park

Eddie Provencher — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:47:44 -0500

A walk through Seoraksan National Forest during fall when the leaves have turned to colors of yellow, red, and orange, is by far one of the best outdoor experiences I've had in Korea. The beauty of the mountain peaks and valleys is enough to fill you with a sense of awe.

Yeongdong Nangye Traditional Music Festival

Eddie Provencher — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:59:03 -0500

According to Korea Tourism Organization, Yeongdong was the home of a man named Park Yeon who was responsible for creating Korean traditional music hundreds of years ago. Over the last 42 years, people have gathered in Yeongdong to celebrate the man and the music.

Hwasun Dolmen: UNESCO World Cultural Heritage

Eddie Provencher — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:09:51 -0500

A dolmen is a kind of tomb used by people who lived as far back as 4,000 years ago in many parts of the world. They are characterized by the use of monoliths, which are very large stones placed on top of the grave site. The heaviest stone used in a Korean dolmen has been estimated to weigh 200 tons.

JUST A COMMENT

mocleana — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:55:03 -0500

Im just wondering why Filipino people are not allowed to apply in a teaching position in Korea, Japan or china especially in the English subject. In fact there are more Filipinos who are good in spoken and written English and we always make sure that our spoken English is grammatically correct. why not give us a chance also to teach in those places mentioned above. Instead of coming to the Philippines, why not try us to work in your place.I believe Filipinos are hardworking, diligent and dedicated to teaching.

Life's Perspective

mocleana — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:24:21 -0500

Before I go beyond my purpose, let me ask a question. up to what point in time can you tolerate people to judge you? There are circumstances in life which we are always trying hard to work with. No matter how expensive, how hard, how cruel we may pass, regardless of its worth, we see to it that we come along with what we are expected to achieve.

Suncheon Bay

Eddie Provencher — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:18:26 -0500

Having participated in a DMZ Eco-Tour not long ago, and with a newly acquired and growing interest in Korean birds, I couldn't resist visiting Suncheon Bay for a day for a little bird watching.

Welcome

hbatausa — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:56:01 -0500

This is my first time in this site. I hope this will really help me.

Watch out, big world, here I come!!!

United Service Organizations' DMZ Tour

Eddie Provencher — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:12:37 -0500

The most heavily guarded border in the world is located between North Korea and South Korea, two countries still technically at war. The border is about 248 km long and 2 km wide. It is referred to as the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and, believe it or not, is open for tours hosted by the United Service Organizations (USO).

The USO runs this tour about twice each week. You need to reserve a spot in advance and the cost is $70. In addition, there is a dress code, and you will need to have your passport with you or will not be allowed to go into the DMZ.

Boryeong Mud Festival

Eddie Provencher — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:36:51 -0500

Every year for the last 12 years thousands of people have visited Daecheon Beach on the west coast of South Korea for a 9 day festival that is supposed to be about the health benefits of a certain kind of mud, but I think is really just about getting muddy.

I attended this year's event by joining a tour group called Korean Safari which caters to foreigners. The cost of the tour was 69,000 Won and included a chartered bus and a min-bak motel room.

Where can I teach?

2tefl — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:32:12 -0500

Hi there,

I have just completed a 120 hour TEFL course and I wanted to know where I could in Japan work with this level of qualification?

I was hoping to teach young children as well as business English during my free time. Will this be possible?

Thanks