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Author Archives: sadielynwelhoff
Boseong: Green Tea Everything!
I like tea. I like tea flavored with a ton of sugar and milk, especially if it is delicious milk tea from a Taiwanese 7/11. Koreans love green tea, and while it is too strong for me by itself, I … Continue reading
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A Korean Wedding and Student Art
As far as Korean cities go, Cheonan is not exactly famous. People know it is home to Independence Hall and walnut cookies but it is probably most famous for the world dance festival. Every year during a weekend in October, … Continue reading
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Japan Rail Pass Review
Japan has a reputation of being expensive. I disagree with that idea for the most part. You can eat locally and visit plenty of sights without spending much money. But transportation in Japan, especially bullet train travel, will cost you … Continue reading
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Beitou: A Lovely Taipei Suburb
It’s probably the mild weather, but it seemed to me that Taiwanese people like to chill. I saw a lot of people taking their time when walking around, hanging out in parks, or relaxing in a coffee shop. Many people … Continue reading
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Bao’an Temple in Taipei
Taipei has advertisements for Longshan Temple and Shandao Temple but I found some websites that said Bao’an Temple was even better and had a lot less tourists. I only visited Bao’an so I can’t compare it to other temples, but … Continue reading
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Food in Taiwan
First, I have a shameful confession. I did not go to a Taiwanese night market. It rained everyday on my short trip to Taiwan and I did not venture out in the evening after being in the rain all day. … Continue reading
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Itaewon: I feel a little less foreign
It’s no surprise that I stick out a little here. South Korea is an extremely homogenized society. About 97% of the population is ethnically Korean. But that percentage doesn’t apply to Itaewon. Itaewon is in the Yongsan district of Seoul. … Continue reading
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Bear Tree Park with real bears
I wish I could say I came across these bears in the wild while hiking through mountains. Okay, no I don’t. I hope I never run into wild bears. Apparently Bear Tree Park is popular with American military members who … Continue reading
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Daecheon Beach
When you think of Korea, you probably don’t think of beaches. I don’t see a lot of movies featuring crazy Korean beach parties or beautiful ocean montages. But I’m from Missouri, so I’m easily impressed with any beach. That probably … Continue reading
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Impromptu Teacher Lunch
“No one tells me anything.” This is a common complaint I hear from my fellow American teachers. When important news goes around, people often forget to tell the foreign teacher. They aren’t told about an important meeting until the last … Continue reading
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