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Democrats Abroad (DAROK) Trivia Night Fri 25 Feb 2011, Itaewon, Seoul 21 Feb 2011 | 10:22 pm
You don't have to be American, a Democrat or political. It's just for fun and a good cause!!! DATE: Friday 25 February 2011 TIME: from 7:30 PM until completion COST: Entry fee of W100,000 or $100 p...
Who wants free money? Seriously! 21 Jan 2011 | 05:48 pm
My tenure as an expat is coming to a close and I'm in need of a little help. My wife and I are heading to Europe in May where we'll travel for a couple months before settling down in the US. We're exc...
What makes Korean Christmas unique? 22 Dec 2010 | 07:17 pm
Here's the question: I'm putting together a funny email for my family and was wondering if you knew any unique Christmas traditions that Koreans celebrate. That's a pretty general question and I'm s....
Buses with Bathrooms? 17 Dec 2010 | 05:13 pm
Here's the question: Planning on teaching in Korea (of course English) and hoping to travel all over the country. What I am concerned about is the long trips (3 hours or over) that you have to take o...
Buying Real Christmas Trees in Korea: It's not worth the effort 3 Dec 2010 | 12:04 am
Here's the question: Do you have any clue where I can buy a real Christmas tree? I've asked all my co-workers and they have no idea. I live in Suwon. Where can I go??? Man, this question never seems ...
Shipping on the Slow Boat to America 1 Dec 2010 | 05:46 pm
Here's the question: Hey do you know how much the slow boat costs roughly. Lets say I wanted to ship a box from Korea to NYC, filled with clothes and what not. Lets say it weighs 50 pounds. How does...
Hiring Trends in Adult Language Institutes in Korea 27 Nov 2010 | 01:15 am
Brian made a few comments about the rumors of a possible reduction of NSET's and contract renewals in public schools over the next couple of years. I don't think the situation is as dire as he predict...
Why Are Asians So Smart? 1 Nov 2010 | 10:03 pm
Aside from the over-emphasis on test-taking skills, I think it's a decent start. Are Asians actually smarter?
Why Are Asians So Smart? 1 Nov 2010 | 06:03 pm
Aside from the over-emphasis on test-taking skills, I think it's a decent start. Are Asians actually smarter?
International Relationship Advice 29 Oct 2010 | 03:44 pm
Anyone want to add anything to the initial list?
