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Notes On A Small Peninsula

Posted on February 22, 2011 by John

My year teaching in Korea has ended. I am now back in the United States (briefly) before I head back East to look for work in Shanghai. Before I began a long-winded blog post on my final thoughts and feelings … Continue reading →

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Hombre(w) Winter Warmer Ale

Posted on December 28, 2010 by John

Winter is in fully swing out here in Korea. On the way to work today there was quite a nice pack of snow on the ground. For the hours I spend hibernating in my shoebox after work, I now have … Continue reading →

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Beer in Vending Machines

Posted on December 23, 2010 by John

A few days ago some friends and I went to a screen golf cafe. If you’re not sure what it is, it’s basically like an indoor virtual reality golf course. Apparently, it’s a booming industry in Korea. I know that … Continue reading →

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Homebrew Korea Event & Hombre India Pale Ale Recipe

Posted on November 23, 2010 by John

As mentioned in my last post, this last weekend was the Homebrew Korea “Brew Your Best” Fest. In short, the event was a success! Over 200 people came out to the Oktoberfest in Gangnam and over two dozen beers were submitted … Continue reading →

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Priorities

Posted on October 14, 2010 by John

In Korean grocery stores, this: Costs as much as this: They sure have their priorities. 900 won, about 85 cents USD.

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DMZ Tour, Part 3: Joint Security Area

Posted on October 7, 2010 by John

A few ago weeks my parents came to Korea (before we went to Shanghai). I took them on a tour of the DMZ very similar to the one I went on with my school. About two-thirds of the DMZ tour … Continue reading →

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‘Seoul Ascending’ Analysis

Posted on September 29, 2010 by John

Yesterday my friend Coleman told me about a New York Times Style Magazine piece about Seoul (and South Korea as a whole). It’s a fairly good read for a handful of quotes and cultural anecdotes that are unmistakably Korean. On … Continue reading →