My real estate agent is probably no different than any of the realtors here in Daegu. Real estate agents in the US, show you properties and once you select one, collect their fee and move on. But not here in Korea. He translates the mail, pays all my utilities for me and drink soju and dance to American rap classics.
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The markets are comprised of thousands of stalls inside and out, in air conditioned areas, on side streets and under umbrellas, selling everything from fabrics, to housewares, men’s and women’s clothing, both modern and traditional, crafts, produce, seafood and more.
I was very excited when I found out we would be heading back overseas. The idea of living in South Korea intrigued me. I lived in Korea many years ago as a child. So I immediately began researching Daegu. I looked for blogs that could provide some insights for what to expect. But I couldn’t find any that were very helpful. Moving to South Korea came with the expectation of exploring Asia. I decided to be the research I was looking for. Here, I share some valuable travel tips and ideas that I have learned while living in South Korea and traveling across Asia.
My Favorite Things and Places in Europe I’ve compiled a few of my favorite experiences, acknowledging that my list may not encompass everything. Europe provides numerous chances for real change, exploration, and enjoyment, so I’m confident your list will vary. …
After 3 whole days of partying, sightseeing and goulash in three different countries—jamming to YMCA in a Vienna taxi, a dance off in a Budapest nightclub and photo-bombing a bride and groom on the cobblestone streets of Bratislava, yes Bratislava, we hadn’t heard of it either. Now we were finally feeling the affects of what will henceforth be referred to as the Rock Star Weekend.
What to Do When Your Passports are Stolen in Mallorca We emptied the very last trash can, fumbling through its contents with reckless abandon. Stolen purse, credit cards, and inhalers, not even my tube of Red lipstick I just bought. But most …
Black in Europe: Why I Will Never Go Back to Poland Poland is the only country I’ve been to and have no plans to ever go back. You’d think a place that was the victim of so much hate would …
How to Enjoy the Kid-friendly Side of Amsterdam When I read that quote, I thought it was a perfect way to explain the “concept” of a city like Amsterdam to someone who hadn’t been there before. I have more than …
Picture Perfect Paris Through My Camera Lens Paris is the world’s most visited city, with annual visits of over 45 million people. They come for the love of art and history because they love food, culture, and shopping. And they …
London covers an area of over 600 square miles with 7.5 million people from 270 nations who speak more than 250 languages; more than any other city in the world. Yes, English is one of them, however it’s not your English, it’s the Queens English and you’ll see that makes all the difference. And yet, with a good plan you can see the highlights in just 3 days.
Sure, there are a few budget airlines that offer safe and reliable travel. Train travel, however, survives when the journey is as important as the destination. And in Germany, the Deutsche Bahn (DB or GermanRail) is a trendy means of public transportation. It’s fast, has good value, and links all Europe’s cities, towns, and villages.
More Than the FRA: Gateway Airport to Frankfurt When I thought about writing an article about Frankfurt, I had to stop and think. I’ve been to Frankfurt maybe 6-7 times in the past year and a half. But I’ve never really seen anything besides …
Discover Idar-Oberstein: There’s Gems in the Hills The small town of Idar-Oberstein boasts a six-hundred-year history of mining and gem-cutting that has made it one of the leading cut-gem trading centers in the world. Rich in agate and jasper deposits, …