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Adventures in Korea and aboad. An American adventurer based in Seoul, Korea since 2006 shares stories on culture and life in Korea and travel to countries around the world.
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It’s my birthday today! How do you celebrate your birthday? In Korea, we eat seaweed soup. I’m not a huge cake fan (unless my sister has made it because she is a baking wizard), so don’t mind a little seaweed stew style. Are there birthday traditions where you’re from? #birthday #birthdaygirl #itsmybirthday #겹벚꽃 #벚꽃 #cherryblossom #kingcherryblossom #doublecherryblossoms
To say that I go out of my way to find places with the fluffiest pink double cherry blossoms, or King Cherry Blossoms, around is not an overstatement. These double cherry blossoms bloom after the popular light pink cherry blossoms and are generally found in southern regions of Korea, though you can find them inching more and more northward. Follow @thesoulofseoulblog for more tips and times to find flowers in Korea. Save this list of places to see the double pink cherry blossoms in Korea: - Boramae Park, Seoul (보라매공원) - World Cup Park, Seoul (월드컵공원) - Misari Speedboat Park, Hanam (미사리 경정공원) - Gaesimsa Temple, Seosan (개심사) - Munsusa Temple, Seosan (문수사) - Namsan Health Park, Dangjin (남산건강공원) - Agroland, Dangjin (당진 아그로랜드) - Cheongryongsa Temple, Sacheon (사천 청룡사) - Bulguksa, Gyeongju (경주 불국사) - Summeori-gil, Gyeongju (경주 숲머리길) - Jinyangho Lake, Jinju (진주 진양호) - Seonamsa Temple, Suncheon (순천 선암사) - Wansan Flower Hill, Jeonju (전주 완산꽃동산) - Samcheon Jugong Apartment, Jeonju (전주 삼천주공아파트 3단지) - Jeonju University, Jeonju (전주 전주대학교) - Gakwonsa Temple, Cheonan (천안 각원사) - Minju Park, Busan (부산 민주공원) - Deaheul-ri, Jeju (제주 대흘리) - Mannada Park, Jeju (제주 만나다공원) - Seonheul 1 ri, Jeju (제주 선흘1리 경로당) - Gamsagongmyoyeok, Jeju (제주 감사공묘역) - Hanbak Reservoir, Jeju (제주 한밝저수지) - Sanghyowon, Seogwipo (서귀포 상효원) - Hoesu-dong, Seogwipo (서귀포 회수동) #flowerlover #springinkorea #겹벚꽃 #벚꽃 #springinseoul #kingcherryblossom #doublecherryblossoms
Mother Nature likes to be fashionably late sometimes too. Cherry blossoms are (finally) blooming! #벛꽃 #springinkorea #flowersinkorea #cherryblossoms
No joke, I was not interested in cleansing balms for a decade because the last and first time I tried one, my skin hated it. Take 2, I was invited to a @purito_official event here in Seoul hosted with @agaskinbeauty and they managed to convince me to give their cleansing balm a go with promises to effectively cleanse without irritation and provide balanced, glowing skin. Avocado Oil: High in moisturizing oleic acid and enriched with vitamins A, E, and D, avocado oil moisturizes the skin and enhances the glow. Did the product stand up to their promises? For my dry skin it sure did. Not left with a greasy after effect, my skin was definitely hydrated but clean and didn’t require double cleansing which is not something my dry skin enjoys at all. Instead, the rich buttery texture of the balm cleansed and hydrated my skin in the most comfortable way. I also tested its makeup removing abilities on my arm and it was indeed effective. For the full review with makeup arm pics, you can read more on www.thesoulofseoul.net Forever trying to hydrate my skin, follow @thesoulofseoulblog for more Kbeauty finds. #puritocleansingbalm #purito #cleansingbalm #kbeauty #koreanskincare #skincareroutine #skincareproducts #koreanbeauty #agaskin
Cherry blossoms can come on trees but they can also come in very sweet chocolate form. I’ve seen them on latte art and on cookies too. Where have you seen cherry blossoms? Follow @thesoulofseoulblog for more sweets, treats, and tips for Korea. #벛꽃 #cherryblossom #cherryblossomchocolate #springinkorea #봄꽃 #먹자
Did you know that I don’t only write on The Soul of Seoul but also write articles for other outlets all about Seoul and Korea? This month you can catch my insights into shopping in Seoul, Korea in the @cathaypacific inflight magazine. Get ready to “Shop the City”. #cathaypacific #travelwriter #cathaypacificmagazine #travelwriting #shopthecity
Sanullim 1992 (산울림1992), one of the best bars in Hongdae, it’s cozy and rich with Korean culture not to mention it has a stunning menu of over 200 Korean traditional alcohols and delicious food to top it off. The ambiance is cozy and dark and gives you vibes of old Korean taverns. That doesn’t mean it’s totally retro though. To order, you use a handy touch screen on the table to choose from the vast alcohol menu and the food to go with it. Plan your next night out in Hongdae. @sanullim1992 Address: 60 Seogang-ro 9-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (서울 마포구 서강로9길 60) Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 5:00pm ~ Midnight; Friday – Saturday: 5:00pm ~ 1:00am; Sunday: 4:00pm ~ Midnight For more information on things to do in Seoul, follow @thesoulofseoulblog #hongdae #홍대맛집 #홍대술집 #홍대 #nightout #산울림1992
When the azaleas bloom, look for the jindalle hwajeon (진달래 화전) and celebrate the coming of the new spring. Not every place makes these and if you do see them, you’ll want to buy them asap because this seasonal delicacy isn’t around long. If you just want to see beautiful azaleas in Seoul, head to Buramsan Butterfly Garden (불암산나비정원) or Wonmisan mountainside (원미산). Are you ready for spring? Follow @thesoulofseoulblog for more great information on life in Korea. #진달래 #진달래화전 #삼짇날 #newspring #azalea #koreanculture #lifeinkorea
The 2024 Eungbongsan Forsythia Festival (2024년 응봉산 개나리 축제) is taking please this week from March 21 - 23. This mountain is small and easy to get up and down on in just an hour total. Take the kids, take yourself, take some friends and see the forsythias in Seoul this year. It'll be busy, but visit just before or after if you don't want the crowds but you want all of the blooms. Address: 271 Eungbong-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울 성동구 응봉동 271번지) By Subway: Eungbong Station (Jungang line, exit 1). Turn left aftr you exit. Walk along the road following the train line. At the first road, turn right. Turn left at the next road. Walk straight ahead and you’ll see a wooden staircase which means you’ve made it. #응봉산 #개나리 #개나리꽃 #springinkorea #springinseoul #forsythia #eungbongsan
I watched a video where a woman referred to kimbap (김밥) as “Korean sushi” and I wondered why that moniker would ever start considering there’s no raw fish. Not to mention, it’s not Japanese, doesn’t have wasabi… anyway, it’s just different. I love kimbap, it’s a Korean food staple and if you are a newcomer and don’t have any knowledge of the budget friendly Korean food offering that is pretty darn versatile, let me fill you in on the delectable variety of kimbap available: -Classic Kimbap (원조김밥) -Vegetable Kimbap (야채김밥) -Tuna Kimbap (참치김밥) -Beef Kimbap (소고기김밥) -Cheese Kimbap (치즈김밥) -Nalchial Kimbap (날치알김밥) -Egg Kimbap (계란김밥) -Nude Kimbap (누드김밥) -Anchovy Kimbap (멸치김밥) -Kimchi Kimbap (김치김밥) -Pork Cutlet Kimbap (돈까스김밥) -Mayak Kimbap (마약김밥) -Short Rib Patty Kimbap (떡갈비김밥) And more. There are regional varieties, shops come up with their own too. But it’s budget friendly, gets you the fill of veg, carbs, meat. It’s delicious. What’s your favorite kind of kimbap? Follow @thesoulofseoulblog for more info on life and travel in Korea. #김밥 #한국음식 #kimbap #koreanfood #koreanfoodlover #koreansushi #koreankimbap
What To Do & See Nestled up into Ansan Mountain where it’s definitely easy for most people to miss is a great spot to take kids to learn about natural history. There is the ‘Harmony of Human and Nature in the Beautiful Seoul’ section to learn about ecosystems and then there is ‘The Birth and Evolution of Life and the Diversity of Living Creatures’ where the dinosaurs reside and that leads into the origin of humans and animals. It’s also right on Ansan Mountain which means you can easily take a little walk around the mountain which is an easy one for kids as well since it has a wooden pathway that circles the mountain. Existing in the Early Cretaceous period (between 115 and 105 million years ago), Acrocanthosaurus is a genus of the family Allosauridae, approaching 9 to 12 meters in length and weighing 2 to 4 tons.
In recent times, the city has been leading the domestic jewelry industry and visitors can even purchase precious stones at the Iksan Jewelry Museum and the Jewel Palace. By Bus: Take a bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Iksan Bus Terminal. The two main features of Mireuksa Temple today are the stone pagoda, Mireuksa Seoktap, and the flagpole supports, The stone pagoda is 14.24 meters high and is National Treasure No. 11. The Iksan Jewelry Museum is a world-class museum with a collection of more than 110,000 items including very rare gemstones and life-sized dinosaur skeletons.
Bar 81 in Signiel Hotel, the tallest hotel in Korea, is the experience you need to have this year. Whether you drive or take a subway or bus, you need to go to the first floor of Seoul Sky Tower and find the specific elevators that go up to Signiel Hotel. I had the opportunity to visit Signiel Hotel last year to write an article on it for Forbes Travel Guide but just didn’t have enough time to experience everything that the hotel has to offer. If you want something fun to do indoors on a rainy day, or you just love aquariums and want something easy to get to in the building, then definitely check out the massive Lotte World Aquarium.
Since you’re abroad, you actually get an extension on filing, but you absolutely still need to file your American taxes while living abroad. What’s the difference between excluding foreign earned income and taking the foreign earned income credit? According to the IRS, If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien living or traveling outside the United States, you generally are required to file income tax returns, estate tax returns, and gift tax returns and pay estimated tax in the same way as those residing in the United States. FBAR stands for Foreign Bank Account Reports and all US citizens and green card holders who have $10,000 or more, in aggregate, in accounts outside of the US at any time during the tax year, must file an FBAR online or have someone file a FinCEN Form 114 as your behalf if you have a service doing it for you.