Author: Brynn
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K-Pop
I was asked the other day about Korean music, so I feel like it’s about time I get this post finished. Korean music is probably one of the things I will remember most about my time here. K-Pop is everywhere, you’ll find it blaring from cell phone shops, in a…
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Eviction Notice
Apparently it’s just about time for us to pack our bags and leave Korea. The Korean government was kind enough to send me this notice yesterday.
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Dance Miss Monkey, Dance
This is actually quite an old story now, but still a good one. While Dad was visiting (in April) we headed to Andong to see Hahoe Village (하희믈). This is a working traditional village; it was really quite nice with lots of old traditional thatched roof houses, surrounded by mountains and a…
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Family Dinner with the Hurs
Last night Jacob, Kayla and I had Sunday family dinner with our Korean family: Mr. Hur (aka Gimbap man), his wife and daughter Gloria. We ate at one of the local Samgyeopsal restaurants where we had roasted duck, and two different kinds of pork. After finishing our meal we headed…
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Can I Have Your Digits?
Jacob and I have a little over 2 months left here in Korea before we set sails for the rest of Asia. During our travels we hope to stumble across a few things that remind of us of our friends back home and around the world. So, if you think…
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O’Canada.
I received the following email this morning from the Canadian Embassy. It’s always nice to know that someone has our back when we are over here. Guess this is why I still pay Canadian taxes even though I’m not in the country. Dear Canadian Citizen, In May 2010, a multinational…
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E-2 Visa Run to Japan
In the last 2 to 3 years Korea has changed their immigration process for those who want to make the Japanese visa run. If you are applying for your E-2 visa in Canada this step is not necessary. If however, you are applying for your visa while inside Korea and…
Mr. & Mrs. Vandebilt + kids 