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E-mart Freak-out!

To experience E-mart is to experience modern Korean shopping. I believe they take many of their practices from the Japanese; the navy blue uniforms with slouch socks, the deep bow and greeting you receive at the door and the veritable army of clerks. They are at every juncture within the...

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Native_Kurtz on February 3, 2008 from Pusan, South Korea

from the travel blog: South Korea - Busan - Teaching Abroad

Ponderous Wandering

Feeling adventurous I decided to explore my surroundings today. I knew the general direction to Haeundae Beach and started out on my trek. I wanted to stretch my feet and get out of the apartment. I began my stroll and decided to trust my sense of direction to lead me to the...

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Native_Kurtz on February 2, 2008 from Pusan, South Korea

from the travel blog: South Korea - Busan - Teaching Abroad

First Day Teaching...

The teachers room, crowded, noisy. Everything that a sanctuary for educators should be right? Right. Kids run into the room, dart behind your chair and scream “Hi, teachuh!” while cramming their book bag uncomfortably behind your back. A nice little treat for you to rest your lumbar region...

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Native_Kurtz on January 31, 2008 from Pusan, South Korea

from the travel blog: South Korea - Busan - Teaching Abroad

Sleep Until 1 O'clock!? No Dice!

So, I couldn’t sleep at all… ahh, what a pain you can be jet lag. I was up all night tossing and turning, knowing I was tired enough to sleep but my internal clock wouldn’t let me sleep for more than a few minutes at a time. I was awake when Brian started to get ready in the morning so I...

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Native_Kurtz on January 30, 2008 from Pusan, South Korea

from the travel blog: South Korea - Busan - Teaching Abroad

Golden Week - South Korea

The week commencing October 1st is a National Holiday in China (Called Golden Week!) Therefore I have the week off work, after working the Saturday and Sunday beforehand. This wasnt too bad, Saturday was Sports day, which was pretty bizzare, the sports included the children racing against...

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emmarogers85 on October 4, 2007 from Seoul, South Korea

from the travel blog: Teach and Travel China - 6 Months

Paegui-ri/Baekui-ri

I was in this area while in the US Army in 1970. This is a very beautiful mountain area with the Hantan River going through it. I am looking for pictures of Paegui-ri or Baekui-ri. I am making a web page about my time here, and would love to add some recent pictures. My email is...

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393bird on August 16, 2006 from Paegui-ri, South Korea

from the travel blog: Paegui-ri/Baekui-ri Then and now

1. Tag in Berlin

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Mjdgard on May 26, 2006 from Seoul, South Korea

from the travel blog: Berlin