Rachel En Route

This past weekend I took a quick trip to the coastal city of Busan. Busan is the second largest city in South Korea, after Seoul. Lucky for me, it only takes approximately 40 minutes to travel to Busan from Daegu. With only two days {and an endless amount of activities to partake in}, I had to prioritize my afternoons. I barely scratched the surface, however I’ve recalled my quick 2-day itinerary in Busan to share with you. Continue Reading

If you happen to visit South Korea in spring, you are in for a real treat. Everything is in bloom, the weather is mild, and it’s hard to avoid the many festivals that take place around the country. I have had the pleasure of experiencing my first spring in Daegu, South Korea this year. While it isn’t at the top of most peoples’ lists when visiting Korea, Daegu has already provided me with countless memories worth sharing. Spring is a great time to visit Daegu {after the drab winter and before the deathly humidity kicks in} and I’ve narrowed down 15 things to do while you are here. Continue Reading

Prior to beginning my job as an ESL teacher with EPIK, I had no prior experience teaching English.   You can imagine the panic that arose when I found out I would not only be teaching four grade levels, but two after school classes and an adult class. I didn’t even know that was a possibility. These are examples of a few things EPIK fails to disclose about your new job as an ESL teacher. I am here to share a few things I wish I would have known before teaching in South Korea.  Continue Reading

If you know anything about me, you know I have been a green tea enthusiast for years now. It is the first thing I drink when I arrive to work, and the thing I crave most on rainy day. So you can imagine my excitement when I discovered the Boseong Green Tea Plantation is within driving distance of Daegu, South Korea. Although it rained for the entire afternoon, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Continue Reading