On a quiet street in Gwangan, you’ll find a buzzing brunch spot a few blocks away from Gwangalli Beach. Take exit 5 from Geumnyeonsan Station, walk straight for a block, then turn left. Walk down toward the water for 2 blocks then turn left. Cafe Ean awaits you there! There are a few different rooms…
4 Ways to Avoid an Expat Horror Story
A lot of people come to Korea with wild expectations of big money for little to no work. When asked to stay a couple extra hours each month for extra tutoring or testing they consult a forum and get all up in arms about it going against their contract, when in reality they are working…
Weekend Warriors: Tredita Pizzeria
Last night The Dudettes were playing at Ol’ 55 in KSU, so we decided to grab some nosh in advance of the show. This was a great excuse to try out Tredita for their wood-oven pizza. I’ve really been craving awesome crust and Pizza School has just not been hitting the spot. To find Tredita, head…
Hallowe’en in the Bu!
Hallowe’en in Busan was one of the best times I’ve had in years! I actually got to celebrate my favourite “non-holiday” 3 times in my new city. The fun began back in September when the head Kindergarten teacher mentioned that we would be ordering our costumes soon. We’d be wearing non-DIY costumes at our Hagwon…
The Great Korean Gym Debate
As many of you probably remember, I’ve been working diligently to shed weight while in Korea. I didn’t get a scale until April or May, and I figure I ballooned when I first arrived in Korea seeing as I had brought a bunch of Cadbury Creme Eggs I never ended up giving out (which I…
Shanghai Night 2: Good Bund and Goodbye, Shanghai
The CN Tower, The Eiffel Tower, Times Square, The Shiodome, and The Oriental Pearl Tower all have a few things in common, but my last night in I had decided I could not, and would not, miss the light show on the Bund. We had missed the show by minutes Saturday night, as missed out…
Shanghai 2: Propaganda and the Jade Buddha Temple
On Sunday afternoon I meandered through the Jing’an section of Shanghai beginning to enjoy the fact that my phone was useless, I was alone, and all I had was a map to find this little museum. On a random Shanghai street, in a random apartment complex basement, I finally found the Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art…
Shanghai 2: Jing’an Sculpture Park & Temple, Crystal Galleria
Shanghai treated me to the most wonderful weather over the course of my trip. The days were sunny and hot with a nice breeze every now and then, and the nights were mild and clear. After a night of monkeys, models, bottles, and midnight street food, I needed a good breakfast. I was able to…
Shanghai Nights – Day 1 on The Bund
Hitting The Bund the first time was a really magical part of my trip. After getting my dumpling fix in the morning, and the amazing Yu Yuan and City of God Temple in the afternoon, continuing our walk along the way to The Bund could not have been a more perfect way to catch the…
Shanghai: YuYuan Gardens and City of God Temple
I took over 400 photos in the 3 days of my trip. People say I’m my Father’s daughter for my puns, and my Mother’s daughter for alllllllll the photos I stop to take. I’ve been very interested in taking photos of building since my Mom gave me my first camera for our trip to France….
Shanghai Day 1: Dumplings and People’s Square
On a beautiful Saturday morning we got up early (well, vacation early – we were out the door at 9 AM) and headed out for some dumplings (bao) for breakfast and a massive day of walking around Shanghai doing some sightseeing. The street we took leading to People’s Park was lined with little spots to…
Getting to Shanghai
Busan Gimhae International Airport is tiny, but efficient. I took the subway there, but unlike last time there was a bit of a wait at the China Eastern desk. The line moved quickly and I was through security pretty quickly too. There’s free wifi and comfy chairs. I love this airport. Between my easy experience…