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Destination: Russiatown (AKA Central Asia Town)

Submitted by oneweirdglobe on Sat, 11/28/2009 - 23:06

Across the street from the famous Dongdaemun street is an older part of town sometimes called Russiatown or Central Asia town). There's no big tourist welcome, no signs telling the history of the area, no indication that one has entered a Russian town, and it would be easy to pass through this area without knowing some of the history of the area. Welcome to 'Russia Town'.
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Selling Wine to Korean Women

Submitted by James Turnbull on Sat, 11/28/2009 - 23:05

Writing about sexual symbolism in advertisements for so long, it takes a lot to shock or surprise me these days.

Still, I confess I burst out laughing at this one.
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Return to 김해시

Submitted by GurlASyst on Sat, 11/28/2009 - 21:17

27 Jun 2009, I return to Gimhae to hike up to Bunsan Fortress that looks out over the city.
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Foreigner Stuns Korean Ajosshi at 1st annual ‘Hock A Loogie’ Festival

Submitted by oneweirdglobe on Fri, 11/27/2009 - 15:37

It all came down to the final round. Both contestants had practiced for years to reach this point. And it all came down to the very last loogie – what may become known as the ‘hock heard around the world’.
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Nasi Goreng: Breakfast of Champions

Submitted by tvcasualty on Fri, 11/27/2009 - 12:50

Years ago, whilst en route to Australia, I had one of the most memorable eating experiences of my life aboard the wonderful Malaysia Air. It was around midnight UK time, but the cabin crew had yanked open the window shutters to the rising sun and announced breakfast.
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Nasi Goreng: Breakfast of Champions

Submitted by tvcasualty on Fri, 11/27/2009 - 12:50

Years ago, whilst en route to Australia, I had one of the most memorable eating experiences of my life aboard the wonderful Malaysia Air. It was around midnight UK time, but the cabin crew had yanked open the window shutters to the rising sun and announced breakfast.
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You're Going To Party On A Boat?

Submitted by soleilgirl on Fri, 11/27/2009 - 01:13

Sometimes you have a little too much fun on a Thursday night and then you end up going to bed at 8:30 on a Friday night .... and it is unquestionably worth it.
That was last Thursday.

It started with White Rainbow
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Thanksgiving

Submitted by GurlASyst on Thu, 11/26/2009 - 22:16

26 Nov 2009, I celebrate Thanksgiving in Korea alone...
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Destination: Hongneung Arboretum

Submitted by oneweirdglobe on Thu, 11/26/2009 - 20:11
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Life in Korea: enjoying a Club Night or all-nighter in Hongdae

Submitted by oneweirdglobe on Wed, 11/25/2009 - 14:49

For my more experienced expat readers: Life in Korea posts are geared towards the newer expats here in Korea. If you have any further advice about the subject, comment away!

Define Club Day: an opportunity to enter about 20 of Hongdae's clubs on the last Friday of every month. Pay 20,000 won for a free drink ticket and a colored bracelet that gets you into any of the clubs listed on the brochure.
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Honeymoon: The L'Arc New World Hotel

Submitted by leeskoreablog on Wed, 11/25/2009 - 13:10

If I had to choose between really hot weather or really cold weather, I'd probably choose the former. The main reason being that it's nice to hang out in the street under the shade of a tree. Luckily for us though, Korea has four seasons, as every Korean will tell you.

Just like everywhere else outside the tropics.
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Chili Crab at Lau Pa Sat

Submitted by tvcasualty on Wed, 11/25/2009 - 00:05

In my last post but one, I described how a certain rancid sea freak had robbed me not only of the contents of my stomach, but also of my taste for Asian food. At the time I was understandably worried - there I was in one of the best food cities in the world and all I could think about was western stodge. After putting up some resistance at first, I followed some sound advice and gave in to my criminal urges.
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Chili Crab at Lau Pa Sat

Submitted by tvcasualty on Wed, 11/25/2009 - 00:05

In my last post but one, I described how a certain rancid sea freak had robbed me not only of the contents of my stomach, but also of my taste for Asian food. At the time I was understandably worried – there I was in one of the best food cities in the world and all I could think about was western stodge. After putting up some resistance at first, I followed some sound advice and gave in to my criminal urges.
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Kim Daul’s Death: A Sense of Perspective

Submitted by James Turnbull on Tue, 11/24/2009 - 21:48

I despise Korean netizens.
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Destination: Baedari Brewery / Traditional Wine Museum (Goyang / Ilsan)

Submitted by oneweirdglobe on Tue, 11/24/2009 - 20:37

EDIT 10:55AM 25 November 2009: HT to Acorn in a Dog's Food for pointing out an incorrect history lesson - I've removed the offending sentence.
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Destination: Russiatown (AKA Central Asia Town)

Selling Wine to Korean Women

Return to 김해시

Foreigner Stuns Korean Ajosshi at 1st annual ‘Hock A Loogie’ Festival

Nasi Goreng: Breakfast of Champions

Nasi Goreng: Breakfast of Champions

You're Going To Party On A Boat?

Thanksgiving

Destination: Hongneung Arboretum

Life in Korea: enjoying a Club Night or all-nighter in Hongdae

Honeymoon: The L'Arc New World Hotel

Chili Crab at Lau Pa Sat

Chili Crab at Lau Pa Sat

Kim Daul’s Death: A Sense of Perspective

Destination: Baedari Brewery / Traditional Wine Museum (Goyang / Ilsan)

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