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Giving Away Free Stuff to Students
2007-11-17 05:51:00
When you're about to complete your one year contract teaching English in Korea, and you have a bunch of stuff leftover, what should you do? Heck, the easiest way is not to throw it in the garbage or recycle, but to give it way in class! Children love giveways (adults too)!This lucky class of mine (probably one of my best classes; former ex-pat Korean students that learned English overseas!) was the lucky recipient of some random things leftover in my classroom. Remember these pictures on the wall from our officetel? Well, I kept the photos but gave away the empty frames (autographed with a personal message of course)! LOL! A plant given to me from work? Give that way too! An extra picture of me from work? Might as well throw that in! A random organizer? Oh yeah! Some of my other classes received pens, binders, Post-It notes, paperclips, note pads, misc. candy, etc...The process? A random lottery draw! Everybody loves prizes, right? First things first, put their names on a piece of ...
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The Breakdown of a Chinese Dinner in Richmond
2007-11-15 07:47:00
It's been a while since I've posted about food back home, so why not take a look at what we had for my dad's recent birthday dinner in Richmond ? For the past two months he's been coming over from Victoria to practice for his entry in a Pro-Am ballroom dance competition! He placed 1st and 2nd in the two heats he entered...way to go dad!Let's break down what happens at a typical Chinese dinner (well in my family anyways). Since it was a birthday celebration for my dad (and my sister's BF), we decided to have some king crab (read about my king crab in Seoul experience here). First things first, the waiter will always bring you a crab to "display" it at the table. It's like deciding on a bottle of wine and having the server show you the bottle before he opens it--except sometimes I wonder if the crab you picked is the actual one they serve you! Next time, I'm going to initial each leg and the shell with a Sharpie to make sure...Our appetizer consisted of BBQ roast pork surrounde...
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Watching Drum Cats Near Cheonggyecheon
2007-11-13 06:17:00
Cheonggyecheon, or Cheong Gye Cheon, or Cheonggye Stream has played an important part in the history of Seoul's downtown core. However, after years of neglect (don't forget something called the Korean War too), this 6 kilometer stream was covered with concrete and eventually a raised highway was built over top as well.It wasn't until July 2003 that the current Seoul mayor decided to embark on a mammoth project to restore the Cheonggyecheon to its original glory. At a total estimated cost of 900 billion won (about $900 million CDN; the CDN dollar is hot hot hot!). What makes this project mind-boggling is that they had to demolish a massive highway in the process, which was a major artery to the downtown core. Diamond saws were used to cut the enormous slabs of concrete which were dismantled block by block, since the public was at risk due to the density of nearby buildings. You really have to watch the video made by the Discovery Channel's Man Made Marvels series, "Seoul Searchin...
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Heinz Korea's New Marketing Campaign
2007-11-09 22:45:00
Heinz Kore a just launched a new marketing campaign to target the consumers of South Korea. Since everybody and their grandma loves ketchup, the Heinz marketing team came up with a catchy new slogan. To spread the word, they would print their ad on tshirts and distribute them freely on the streets of Korea.Here is the tshirt...did you know Heinz was ESIP in 1869? ...and here is the catchy line/jingle that I can't get out of my head:"Americe's Flrorlis Kreep up...IT WE11-02-77 GIVES"To add some clarity on the main ingredient in Heinz Ketchup, a silhouette of a hot pepper was added to the shirt, instead of a tomato. Recent reports have indicated that ketchup sales have been through the roof, and the back order that has resulted has made consumers angry and irate--they want their ketchup! This is just an example of some of the wacky tshirts you'll find within the realm of Korean fashion! The key to designing a killer tshirt is making sure that there's some sort of English phrases or...
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An Exclusive Tour Inside Beauty Credit
2007-11-08 22:05:00
I did not know what to expect when I departed on my journey to teach English in Korea for a year. When I arrived, it was quite refreshing to see the change and differences compared to my life back home. However, as time went on I soon realized a few themes that you will easily notice when you visit South Korea.One of those by now, is the importance of looks in Korean society. How you look and how others judge your appearance is something that comes to the mind of all Koreans. For example, in North America when we go buy groceries you might just slap on a pair of sweats and some old runners while you run to Walmart. But in Seoul, it's a whole different story. You see moms dressed up to the nines shopping late at night inside Homever. When I say dressed up, I am talking about full on make up, a nice outfit and high heels!Now this importance placed on beauty starts at a very young age. All my students came to class dressed up in cute little outfits, even the young ones (living in Mokd...
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How To Monetize Your Travel Blog
2007-11-06 09:04:00
When I first started this blog, its purpose was to let my friends and family back home keep an eye on our lives teaching English in Korea (and to track my calorie intake). Also, this is going to be one heck of an online travel diary when I want to look back on our experience in Seoul. There have been many interesting things I wanted to post about. Well, today I'm going to talk about how to monetize your travel blog. This could be the post some of you have been waiting for...or not!I did not have any intentions to monetize my travel blog in the beginning (probably because I had no clue what I was doing) but as I learned more about the online world of blogging (ie ProBlog ger and John Chow) the notion of making money online peaked my interest. So, to answer your questions and emails I am going to explain a few pointers on how to monetize your travel blog should you wish to do so! Here are some of this blog's best moneymakers.Google AdsenseWhen Google's shares aren't hovering over $...
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Where To Buy (or eat) Puppies in Seoul
2007-11-04 05:27:00
So wayyy back, the corporation we have all known to love/loathe/hate, Walmart, used to be in South Korea. However, along with Homever, Walmart ended up kicking the bucket. The first time I checked out a Walmart in Korea I saw a pet store selling puppies and kittens. Well, today I'm going to show you another way to buy your puppies in Seoul .I'm not sure if the following way to buy your dog in Korea is actually a good idea, let alone legal. There are lots of sellers that line the subway station exit steps selling puppies--resting in cardboard boxes lined with newspaper. It was shocking to see this, especially during the freezing winter! These things could not have been more than a few weeks old.The following pictures were taken in Myeongdong, where some sellers line up plastic boxes and they are filled with puppies. Most of the time these stands draw a crowd of onlookers, but we didn't see anyone actually buy a puppy. If someone can translate what the signage says, that would be ap...
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How to Cross the Street in Korea
2007-11-02 07:17:00
There are many, many, many things you can learn before coming to Kore a . Today you're going to learn how to cross the street in Korea. How can you prepare yourself at home for this simple task? Well, you can't! The best way to learn is to just be thrown into the sharks to fend for yourselves!I mentioned before about how to walk through crowds in Seoul, but what about ways on how to cross the street in Korea? Well, for starters directional traffic should stand on the right and then cross when the lights are green--actually, forget that! The best way is to line up like everybody else, then when the lights are green (or still red), just start fighting your way across the street, either in a zig-zag direction while ramming into everyone you see like bumper cars (or tanks!).Let's examine the anatomy of a busy crosswalk in Gangnam...let's watch the action unfold...Picture #1- the lights are green, let's go!Picture #2- uh-oh...I see some people heading towards me...what should I do? I ...
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Happy Halloween--Contest Entry Time!
2007-11-01 02:41:00
Happy Halloween everyone! With that said, I thought I'd take the time to explain about a contest being held by the tattooed Battlestar Galactica pilot. This contest will enter me in to win a copy of Halo 3 Legendary Edition for the XBOX 360!You guys might know Leo for his participation at VCON 32 and his dying love for Red Lobster's "endless shrimp" deal. Regardless, if you're interested in copy of Halo 3, all you have to do is enter his contest with a dedicated post. The contest ends tonight, so let's hope my previous contest luck will pull through again this time around.On a side note, Leo was nice enough to send me a couple tshirts. His condition was that I was to wear these and post up the pictures. Well, don't worry Leo, that post is coming soon (it's been just over 2 months)! ;)
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The World's Smallest and Most Expensive Tent
2007-10-28 20:24:00
So during our final days at work and after cleaning up our stuff in our officetel (pictures of our officetel are coming up), we made some last minute trips to Homever. During this time, we spotted some very interesting things during our escalator ride down. This is another installment of the "World's blah blah" series--you may remember the following posts:The World's Most Expensive Maple SyrupThe World's Worst Goldfish BowlThe World's Most Heavily Defended BorderThe World's Most Expensive MangoWell today, we're going to check out the world's smallest and most expensive tent. I have no idea what these are for, but they were selling inside of Homever and we would pass by them on the escalator. The moment I saw them it reminded me a Derek Zoolander moment: "What is this? A center for ants? How can we be expected to teach children to learn how to read... if they can't even fit inside the building?"Maybe these are cute little homes for dogs in Korea or a quiet place for young chi...
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New York Fries in Korea!
2007-10-27 04:52:00
Who loves New York Fries? Or let me rephrase that...who doesn't love New York Fries? Anyways, during our time in Kore a we never thought we would encounter a New York Fries location--that is until we stumbled across one at Gangnam Station (Line 2, Green Line).Sometimes you see something you're used to, but then you get this weird feeling that something is not right. That was the feeling at this "New York Fries" location as you'll soon see. We stopped by this little joint underground for a quick bite before departing home with our friends JP and Tae. Let's take a look at what JP and Tae ordered!Now this is what I'm talking about for those who love poutine as much as I do. Fries topped with cheese curds then smothered in hot gravy to melt the cheese. It sure had been a while since I had this. The best poutine though is at the Costco locations back home--an instant heart attack baby!Here are the remnants of JP's order, "The Works" which had sour cream, bacon bits, chives, and ched...
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Samgyeopsal Revisited: The Greasy Memories
2007-10-25 06:59:00
I came across something interesting tonight--no, it wasn't the Free Hugs in Korea campaign gone terribly wrong or that pig-in-a-tuxedo ice cream bar I've eaten on many occasions. After checking some blog stats (I know you check yours like an addict too) I noticed a bunch of visitors were coming from the UK newspaper, The G uardian, through their online version The Guardian Unlimited.Their blog section on food called Word of Mouth was talking about the release of Gill Partington's Axis of Evil Cookbook. Graham Holliday turns out to enjoy Korean food and lists his top 5 spicy Korean dishes. Number four on his list is samgyeopsal, and its marriage with soju--this is where he linked to my video (taken by HC) post on the idol of every Korean child, Soju Man!This made me think of my memories of samgyeopsal so with that in mind, let's bring on a food post! This was one of the local samgyeopsal restaurants located minutes away from our officetel in Mokdong. The best part was the owner sp...
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Volunteering at the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
2007-10-24 02:28:00
As you may recall, I did some volunteer photography at the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival earlier in the summer. Well, the larger task at hand on my second day of volunteering was taking the team photos. Although it would appear to be a big responsibility, it was actually pretty easy since I took the photos with local up and coming amateur photographer, Felix Chen.This is how it worked...as the teams were ushered down to the docks, prior to lining up we would have them setup for a team photo. Some teams were more enthusiastic than others (in other words they had personalities and a sense of humor! hehe), but I can understand that dragon boat racing is taken very seriously by some, so a select few had their "game face" mentality.The neat thing about dragon boat is that it appeals to everyone. Young people, old people, new born, pets, etc...anyone can paddle. Not only that, teams can be formed by corporations, community clubs, small businesses, friends, restaurants, etc... you name it ...
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Eating at Garden City Hot Pot in Richmond
2007-10-22 07:06:00
When you're in Richmond , BC, also known as the Hong Kong of Canada (orHongcouver) as some may see it, you end up eating a variety of cuisine. When you're not experiencing the chaos of a plane flying into a condo, you're eating. On this occasion we went out for hot pot at Garden City Hot Pot (it's on Garden City Road of course).As some of you may already know, hot pot is where you cook raw ingredients in boiling broth of your choice. The concept is similar to shabu shabu that we experienced in Korea. Some say hot pot is healthy but when you consider how salty and addictive the sauces are (you dip eat bite in a soya sauce mixture andother MSG-laden sauces) I would think the opposite!Normally when we go out for hot pot we go to all you can eat places for the best deal. Too bad this wasn't the case at Garden City Hot Pot! My sister likes this place so we went here with her and her best friend. We ended up ordering too much and literally paid the price for it! The food was identical...
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Plane Crashes Into My Old Home in Richmond!
2007-10-20 02:52:00
Hey everyone...some crazy news! As you may have heard, a plane crashed into an apartment tower in Richmond , BC! The crazy thing is that this apartment complex is the same tower where my sister used to live! We were banking at the time and then I ran home and got my SLR (this happened a block away from where I currently reside. Check out the following pictures taken with my 70-300mm IS (non DO)! One person has been reported dead, the pilot. Right now, there are a bunch of reporters reporting live on CTV, CBC, and other news outlets!We ran into one of our old neighbors outside of the building. She said she felt the building shake, then got a call from a neighbor that a plane had crashed into the building! So of course she evacuated the scene pretty quickly! Good thing we don't live there anymore, as I'm curious about the structural integrity of the tower after this impact!The scene from Tsim Chai Noodles across the street from the Richmond Public Market:The view from inside RPM; ima...
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Forget Trainspotting--Welcome to Cakespotting!
2007-10-19 05:59:00
For some reason, I think I might have posted about this before. Then again, I might be dreaming. Anyways, when you're wandering the streets of Seoul you see lots of interesting things to say the least. People are always so busy and everyone is doing their "thang" wherever they go. One thing that I noticed was the number of cakes that people would be carrying all over the place.Of course there are birthdays everyday and special occasions that require cakes. The interesting thing is that these cake boxes have built in handles on the top, so you see lots of people wandering the streets--with cakes! I'd like to call this my day of cakespotting! Let's take a look, shall we?You will see cakes underground in the subway stations......near Gwanghwamun outside Cafe imA and their delicious waffles......near City Hall (what a good boyfriend this chap is!)......in Gangnam...these ladies move fast so you gotta be ready to take the shot......most cakes are sponsored by the one, the only, Paris ...
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How to Find a Job Teaching English in Korea
2007-10-17 07:08:00
I've received lots of emails lately about where I worked in Kore a , and also what area we lived in. Along with that, people have been emailing about how to find a job teaching English in Korea. Well, right now I'm going to give you a brief guide on what I would do if I were to start my job search today.Before you even attempt to pound the online job classifieds for teaching English in Korea, you need to ask yourself the following questions:Can I adjust to a different culture, people, and customs?Do I enjoy working with children? Am I a flexible person?Are you interested in Korean culture? What do you know about Korea?These are some key questions you need to sort out before you even look for a job. Many people arrive in Korea and follow the stages of "culture shock" and eventually start being negative towards Korea. The key here, the big secret is that you need to learn to accept Korea for what it is, and not make comparisons to your country back home. Sure, there are times when you...
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How to Unlock Your 8GB Apple iPhone
2007-10-15 00:43:00
Hey folks, don't worry, I am still alive and well in case you're wondering. The slow updates have been for a reason--it's because I've been enjoying my current retired life at the moment. Let's see...what have I been up to these past few days?Thursday: drove down to Seattle to eat once again at Chipotle and to do some Fall shopping (aka the 8GB Apple iPhone, or the "Jesus Phone" as referred to by some).Friday: ...hmm...what did I do? Looked all day at my locked iPhone with firmware version 1.1.1; Scoured the net for guides to unlock--but the complex guides made it difficult to risk tampering with the phone and bricking it. I saw this screen all day:Saturday: Dot Com Pho once again with local bloggers. I received my copy of 7 Strategies for Trading Forex that I won from John Chow! Felt inspired by a recent detailed guide for newbies on how to unlock your iPhone with firmware version 1.1.1!Sunday: As I'm trickling into the wee hours of the morning following this unlocking guide ...
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Recycling at the Supermarket in Korea
2007-10-12 06:47:00
Living next to a shopping mart, which in our case was Homever (formerly Carrefour, RIP), had its pros and cons. You're probably thinking that I'm crazy, but seriously let's take a look at what can be good and bad about living 100 meters away from a retail/grocery store.Pros:- No need to take transportation to buy groceries- It's extremely close- Hot deals are just minutes away- You can buy small chunks of groceries at a time, instead of filling up a cart- It's extremely close- You can con the parking attendant guy to let you slip by with a shopping cart since you're next door (shopping carts are not allowed to leave the premises)- ...And one more reason, it's extremely close (this helps when it's absolutely freezing in the wintertime)Cons:- Buying groceries can get out of hand (do not go when you're hungry)- The grocery part of Homever was three floors underground, resulting in long escalator rides (the stairs became our new friend)- That Homever song got extremely irritati...
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How to Get Free Tissues in Korea
2007-10-10 02:30:00
Part of teaching English in Kore a , aside from experiencing their unique culture is the ability to save some money while you're abroad. Lots of people have different ways and ideas as to how to save money. What works for you might not work for others. Sure, saving money is great, but please remember you also need to live a little. Spend some money on a toy, or eat a good meal. We were able to have the best of both worlds by creating a monthly budget and trying to stay within it every month.Well, if you are really trying to pinch the pennies (actually, I should say Won), you can start off by scouring the neighborhood for free furniture. Want some extra food or "service" from your local restaurant? Visit them often, be polite, and try to speak Korea (it worked for me!). Want to get free food on your flight home? Terrorize the kids sitting in front of you (works like a charm).Want free tissues in Korea? Keep an eye out for boxes that local restaurants will drop off at your hagwon. I gu...
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Victoria's Secret: Saigon Night Vietnamese Restaurant
2007-10-09 06:14:00
Do you have a favorite restaurant in your city/town that you always look forward to visiting? It's no big secret that if you make quality dishes that are consistent time after time, people will keep coming back (too bad this isn't always the case!). Well, one place in Victoria that I've waited over a year to eat at again is Saigon Night , the best Vietnamese restaurant in Victoria, BC. The food post flood gates have been unleashed!Saigon night serves up some of the tastiest and freshest Vietnamese in Victoria. I would have to say it is one of the secret spots in town that many people do not hear about. Their menu is kept simple and every dish just tastes incredible! Not only that, the restaurant is very clean and the service is always excellent. Thuy Ngyuen is one of the friendliest owners you'll ever meet. Let's take a look at what I've waited so long for...This appetizer is Saigon Night's deep fried tofu with a ginger sauce, and it's one of the most popular choices on the m...
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Thanksgiving Dinner: BBQ Turkey + Prime Rib
2007-10-08 02:07:00
I haven't dedicated much time to my blog over the past couple of days, and you will soon find out why. Well, I'm back in Victoria for Thanksgiving weekend and so far I've spent the majority of my time eating. This time around, we had a large feast at my uncle's house, consisting of BBQ turkey (slow roasted on his Weber rotisserie), prime rib, baked potatoes, baked yams, corn, salad, stuffing, etc...blah blah blah, I think you get the idea.For all you beef lovers, here is a picture of the prime rib:...I like my beef medium rare. Even though some parts were more well done than others, the meat still was super tender and juicy!It was my first time experiencing BBQ turkey. Check out this bird on the BBQ rotisserie...bring it on!You can't have turkey without the homemade stuffing! This was from my aunt's secret recipe and it was incredible...I wish I had some right now...Forget passing bowls and plates during dinner--that wastes time. Why not setup everything buffet style so everyo...
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Text Link Ads: 15% Holiday Sale!!
2007-10-06 00:30:00
If you just started a new blog recently and are trying to get more exposure, one of the best ways is investing in a link sale through Text Link Ads. By browsing through their massive inventory of blogs, you can buy a text link that will drive targeted traffic to your site.You're in luck because Text Link Ads has just announced a 15% off Holiday Sale ! All you have to do is enter the code "holiday" during checkout, and your discounted price will stay the same every time you renew your order. If you want to try making some money on your blog, selling links through Text Link Ads is a great way too, because you will get 50% of each sale. Sign up (referral) today to find out more.Moooo-ving onto another topic (get it?), I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to the fine people at Flying Cows Consulting for supporting my blog. If you're looking for a recruiter to find you that perfect job teaching English in Korea, then I would highly suggest that you give them a visit. They...

Long Overdue: The Top Posts of 2006
2007-10-04 21:43:00
Alrighty, I should have done this a lot sooner, but now that I have way too much spare time on my hands, I figured it would be a good time to organize this blog and make it easier for first time visitors to navigate and explore.So here we go with the most popular posts of 2006, organized by month. What's my benchmark? Well, these are the posts that generated the most comments by month, or they just were fun to write about. So without delay, let's take a walk down memory lane, shall we?July 2006How We Ended up Choosing KoreaRegistration with the Canadian EmbassyOur Accomodation and First Korean MealApplying for the ARC CardKorean BBQ--Finally!Our Journey to ItaewonPictures of My ClassVisit to Myeongdong Shopping DistrictCOSTCO in KoreaInsadong - A nice tourist trapAugust 2006Korean Entrepreneur on the Subway (Cucumber on Face Guy)Korea's Amazing Recycling InitiativeOur Visit to DongdaemunFriday Night: In the V.I.P(S)!Seoul Tower...up, up and away!Krispy Kreme in KoreaRed Mango Fro...
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You Know You're in Seoul When...
2007-10-03 20:32:00
There are things that you will start to get used to after living in Seoul . You know you're in Seoul when you recognize this sweet tune being played...can anybody guess where this was taken? For the longest time I never realized where the heck it was coming from, but it was from these orange machines:Or how about the following...we stumbled upon these power outlets inside a Starbucks near our work. What's so special about them? Well for starters they have been SEALED shut with a glue gun! We had used them on a previous occasion to plug in the AC adapter for our laptops. However, this time around we found them sealed shut, probably to prevent people from spending all day inside the coffee shop. Anyone care to translate the sign?You know you're in Seoul when the fellow sitting beside you on the subway is enjoying his DMB "handphone"...while you're sitting there bored out of your mind. What to do? Whip out the camera and take a picture of him in secret...smile!

October Equals Autumn in Victoria, BC
2007-10-02 08:57:00
Man, those summer days sure are long gone. The autumn weather has started and that equates to copious amounts of rain for the Pacific Northwest, in particular Vancouver and where I am now (temporarily), Victoria . Usually the rains don't really come until the start of October . I can hear the rain drops hitting the skylight about me as we speak. These grey and dark days make it very S.A.D. for everyone. Why not think back about the summer for a little refresher?The rain and clouds got me reminiscing of the awesome summer weather I experienced here in Victoria when we arrived back from Korea. So, once again that means a dig into the picture archives to pull up some summer shots from Victoria.If you're ever visiting Victoria, British Columbia, you will most likely make a visit down to Dallas Road, which is the coastline of the very southern tip of Vancouver Island. Here you will see some of the most stunning views of the beaches, the Pacific Ocean, and various marine wildlife. Here's...
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Victoria Dragon Boat Festival: Eye Dotting Ceremony
2007-09-30 01:52:00
When I was in Victoria during the end of August, I helped out with some volunteer photography at the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival . These pictures were taken at the Eye Dotting Ceremony , which takes place prior to the start of the festival.The Victoria Dragon Boat Festival just celebrated its 13th year of existence, and is always highly anticipated by many avid dragon boaters from throughout the Pacific Northwest. This year alone, 90 different teams participated in the festival, an all time high.To start off the festival, "Taoist priests will "awaken of the dragon" in an ancient rite that precedes every dragon boat festival. To "awaken" the dragon boats, red paint is dabbed on the eyes on each dragon boat’s "blind" figurehead."These photos were taken with with my Canon XTi/400D/Kiss Digital X along with my uncle's 24-105mm f/4 L:This cutey is my little cousin, Ella. She was cute enough to make the cover of the Times Colonist and the Saanich News!I've had some family visiting fro...

47 Korea Blogs Ranked By Blog Juice
2007-09-27 23:29:00
There are lots of blogs about South Kore a out there. Some are on the light side and some take a more serious stance towards their lives. Some people like to update daily or periodically, while some like to update whenever they have a spare moment. Nevertheless, there are lots of excellent blogs out there that are extremely well written and entertaining. I get lots of emails about where to go for information on Korea, so the following list of the Top 47 Korea blogs, ranked by their "blog juice," will help you out.Here is a list of 47 Korea-related blogs, ranked according to the Blog Juice Calculator provided by Text Link Ads (sign up to make money selling links on your blog). This calculator determines your "blog juice" by factoring in how many Bloglines subscribers you have, your Alexa rank, Technorati rank, and incoming links to your site. You can see a list of the popular juggernauts out there in the Korean blogosphere, according to their "blog juice". The higher the "juice" numb...
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Videos From Seoul You've Been Dying to See!
2007-09-26 19:03:00
When I was traveling around exploring Seoul , 99% of the time I would always take a camera with me. The 1% I did not take one of my cameras I would always miss out on capturing something neat or interesting! Anyways, the result of always taking my camera with me has resulted in a plethora of excess videos and images that are waiting to be blogged about. It results in a back log of stuff to put up here for y'all to check out.One of my favorite things to do was to capture videos when the time was right. So here are a few miscellaneous videos for your enjoyment. Let's take a look, shall we?Video #1: The Art of Placing Prawns on a Hot Plate - this video was taken during our "ohgyeopsal" dinner (the one that you're never going to hear about...maybe someday). I was making a big deal out of nothing and of course it comes back to bite me when some oil splatters onto my face...doh!Video #2: Car Spinner Turns Your Car Around - this was taken in the parking garage at work. One of the staff w...
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Maximizing Your Experience at Cold Stone in Korea
2007-09-25 04:40:00
It seems like it was just yesterday that I visited the Jongno area in downtown Seoul, and stumbled upon the first Cold Stone Creamery location in Korea . Cold Stone doesn't have any locations in Canada, so my only other taste of this cold treat was from a previous visit to the USA. Anyways, to our delight we were ecstatic to have come across a Cold Stone location in Seoul.Let's fast forward eleven months later, as once again we just so happened to be in the Jongno area and made another trip to Cold Stone. During this time, another location had opened up in Mokdong, literally five minutes away. I'm not a huge fan of Cold Stone, as their ice cream is much too sweet for my liking. On top of that, they always skimp on the toppings (reminds me of Red Mango; it's like if they give you more than one teaspoon of topping they'll get the axe or something) when they make your frozen concoction. Today, I'm going to show you how to maximize your experience at Cold Stone in Korea.This is not...
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