A snowy spring hike on Dobongsan Seoul may not be what first springs to mind when you think about hiking, but it is actually a city of mountains and there are a plethora of hikes accessible by a subway or short bus ride. With the number of hikers on the trails every weekend, hiking seems like Korea’s national pastime, and has a big hiking culture. I was an avid hiker before I moved to Korea, and hiking was one of my top motivations for exploring the country. Some of my ideas

All about recruiters in ESL (at least in Korea), the pros, cons, and what to expect when working with them.

The crown jewel of hiking in South Korea, Seoraksan National Park is home to the highest peak in mainland Korea.

Korea is a country near and dear to my heart and it's where I started teaching. Despite a booming ESL industry, some might even say...

With a ridge line that is said to look like a dragon with a roosters crown, Gyeryongsan National Park is a hiking haven.

Finishing out my summer vacation tour of the Korean coast line is Geoje Island. From the beach to the mountains, explore Geoje with me!