Blogs from Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Asia

We apoligize for this interuption in the regularly scheduled entries of world pictures, but it could not be helped.

Asia » South Korea » Gyeonggi-do » Goyang » Ilsandong-gu August 14th 2009

The following is ......well.....it is what it is. An Original Asile~Haras creation. Anything in first person in the beginning section is referring to Sarah. Enjoy! Ode to Bill All instructors are required to fill out PERSONALIZED comments for EVERY STUDENT'S report card, which can lead to a slight case of insanity and copious amounts of chocolate (Elisa would like to point out that she learned that word from me, her English-speaking friend). I finished my comments a few days ago, all very serious and professional, but due to Elisa's less-than-ideal wrist tendons, I offered to type her comments as she dictated them. Out of the kindness of my heart, and not at all because it promised free food. DISCLAIMER: None of the following comments were actually used. They were merely stress relievers when we COULD NOT ... read more

ICE CREAM!!!!!

Asia » South Korea » Gyeonggi-do » Goyang » Ilsandong-gu July 19th 2009

EWT

HEEHEE!!! Ah, yeah, so Sarah and I found an Ice Cream cafe in Seoul that carries strictly 100% Dairy free and Vegan icecream!!!! Sooooooooo exciting! It is called Purely Decadant, it is an American company! After Jeffrey's birthday with his (real) icecream birthday cake, Sarah and I commandeered the cooler box that it came in and ah...went to Seoul and got a ridiculous amount of our icecream! :) The really cool part is, is they give you Dry Ice in the box so that it stays frozen the whole way home! :) THEN you get to play with the dry ice at home! SO MUCH FUN!!!! Here are a couple of videos of said fun! Enjoy! Elisa... read more

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

Asia » South Korea » Gyeonggi-do » Goyang » Ilsandong-gu July 1st 2009

EWT

My second year here in Korea celebrating Canada Day and it was another great success! I had left over temp. tattoos from the year before which I put on my arm and leg and then also gave to Sarah, another Canadian work and ever two Americans! I also had little Canadian flag pins on my shirt and Sarah put them on her white dress, which she appropriately wore with red shoes. I even decided to be extra kind this year (kind/crazy) and share my Maple Syrup with my fellow teachers, staff members and even my students! Before work I stopped at the dollar store bought a whole bunch of disposable spoons, that way there would be no double dipping. I gave each person their own spoon so that they could have a taste of our Canadian ... read more

Spring is HERE!

Asia » South Korea » Gyeonggi-do » Goyang » Ilsandong-gu April 10th 2009

Blossoms!

EWT

This Spring has been wonderfully full of adventure! We started it last weekend with a very busy, very fun trip down to Busan! The Cherry Blossoms were at their peak and the weather was perfect! It involved going over 300km/hr on a train, riding roller coasters, going to the biggest Hot Springs in Asia, seeing Sharks up REALLY close, a trip to the hospital (not me!), a fascinating and disgusting Fish Market, Candie Strawberries (INCREDIBLE!), potato/apple homemade hashbrowns each morning, celebrating a co-hostel traveler's birthday, and oh yeah, LOTS of walking! I will explain more later, but this is just a little taste as to what we have been up to. Yesterday was Art day at Lake Park and it was beautiful! Now the Cherry Blossoms are here in the greater Seoul area as well as ... read more

Spring is coming...again!

Asia » South Korea » Gyeonggi-do » Goyang » Ilsandong-gu March 28th 2009

EWT

It is nearing the end of March and the buds have popped their little heads out on the trees and bushes. Very soon the landscape will be filling with beautifully intoxicating smells and sights of the luscious Cherry Blossoms. In order to really appreciate this noteable time here in Asia; Sarah, Jeff and I are taking a brief vacation down to Busan next weekend. ... read more

Friends in Koera

Asia » South Korea » Gyeonggi-do » Goyang » Ilsandong-gu March 12th 2009

Chinese take-out

EWT

So I have now been living here in South Korea for over a year. I arrived Feb. 9th of 2008 and this past year has flown by as if it was a dream in the wind. This post is in tribute to the various friends I have made here in Korea. Also including my brother Jeffrey and my friend from home, Sarah C., who has since come to join me here in both living and working. :) Friend for a moment or for friend for life, each is precious in its time. Elisa WT... read more

Lights, Camera, Action!

Asia » South Korea » Gyeonggi-do » Goyang » Ilsandong-gu March 7th 2009

Where is the key?

EWT

Finally, a blog where I can put all my pictures!!! I am sooo excited about this new blog! I really will keep it updated, the intent and the will is there! So, to begin I will be moving all of my older pictures over to this blog and then I will start adding on all of the new photos that have been piling up on my computer! As before, this is a blog dedicated to the photos of my travel journeys around this beautiful earth! It is a intriguing planet we live on, and I choose to stop, smell, look, create, enjoy, experience, taste, feel and drink in all that it has to offer! I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I do! Sometimes, you just gotta dance! ... read more

Just keep travelling!

Asia » South Korea » Gyeonggi-do » Goyang » Ilsandong-gu March 7th 2009

EWT

Where shall I go next? Visited Countries Map The old becoming new ... read more

South Korean Trip

Asia » South Korea » Gyeonggi-do » Goyang » Ilsandong-gu May 17th 2007

Geongbukgong Palace

Sofie

South Korean Trip Asia » South Korea » Ilsan dong By SofieMay 17th 2007Teresa LeynesThis is my very first trip to South Korea...what a beautiful country.... read more

Goin' Korean

Asia » South Korea » Gyeonggi-do » Goyang » Ilsandong-gu January 31st 2007

Yong Pyong

Marie Eve

Hello, hello, Well, I have been busy lately, what with trying to figure out the rest of my life and all. And also being told last Thursday that I have to move this week. So, as many of you already know or at least may have doubted by knowing my incredible amount of patience, I have admitted defeat!!!! Yes, I have decided to cut my time here short and head out to bigger and better things. So I am finished with the little snotty brats as of February 23rd, if I can last till then. The plans are still somewhat blurry but look as follows for the time being. Travel around Korea for 7-10 days after my sentence is over, I want to check out some places in the south and an island called Jeju. Then, ... read more

Brief history of South Korea

Korea was an independent kingdom under Chinese suzerainty for most of the past millennium. Following its victory in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, Japan occupied Korea; five years later it formally annexed the entire peninsula. After World War II, a...more history

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