Though teaching remains the predominant field of work for most expats in Korea, an increasing number of individuals are seizing the opportunities that lay in the Land of the Morning Calm by starting their own business. From bars and restaurants to dance studios and shops, the number of businesses with expats at the helm continues to
When you think of online shopping the obvious names that come to mind are Amazon, eBay, Play.com usually. But if you are living in South Korea than these big names are not easily available, so where can you go??? Well the answer to people like us is Gmarket, It is similar to eBay (minus the
Winter activities in Seoul? What’s the must do activities in Winter? Skiing? Snowboarding? Hiking? Theme Park? Relaxing at the Jimjilbang? Or having a go at some Ice fishing?. If you haven’t done any winter activities, how about some ice skating for a good start?Follow me on my journey to the Ice rink. Before that, remember only
Of all the various visa types available to work in Korea, the F6 is amongst those which provide the greatest level of freedom and flexibility. This visa is the one offered to foreign spouses of Koreans who wish to live and work in Korea. It is a little bit harder than many visas to obtain
If you’re here reading this article, chances are you’re fairly new to the expat community like me or you’re planning to become one in the near future. While this site is aimed at Expat’s currently living in Korea, it is becoming a great resource for those hoping to make the transition to living in Korea
Travelling or Living in Korea? You’re looking for some free Wi-Fi hotspots so you can leech off for free right? Many places like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Caffe Bene and even some taxis offer free Wi-Fi, but for some odd reason passwords aren’t made so clear. FEAR NOT….. Here’s are some quick tips so you can unlock
What to expect when you are expecting? A question that pops up, the moment you realize that you have hit that road. On top of it, imagine living far away from your friends and family in such a dicey situation. As a new parent myself, here I share my personal experiences and thoughts. And hopefully
For people who want to move to major cities in South Korea, looking for a place to live is not so easy. Based on the size of the country, it definitely could use more space. Unfortunately, the population is growing, but the land doesn’t grow proportionally. As expected, there are limited choices of places to
