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A day out in Cheongju | Nov 26 05'

by jeninmelbourne a real traveler from Melbourne, on vacation in Cheongju

"the Immigration Office looked suspiciously empty, of immigrants and workers and, on closer inspection it transpired that office hours were Monday - Friday..."

Yesterday we went on a day trip to Cheongju. Nothing too remarkable in that you might think, as its only 45 minutes away and I go there quite oft... Continue reading »
A big, long hike up a mountain | Oct 22 05'

by jeninmelbourne a real traveler from Melbourne, on vacation in Cheongju

"We were determined not to be out-puffed by a small Korean child.."

Next morning, after a not too bad sleep it was up with the birds and outside to where a breakfast camp fire was burning. Seok-jin was setting up t... Continue reading »
Songnisan National Park | Sep 13 07'

by monalisa a 41 year old female from Sydney, on vacation in Cheongju

After 4 buses and a ferry ride to get here, town was really really quiet and it was raining.... make that bucketing down overnight... hmmm... ditch... Continue reading »

Trips taken near Cheongju

YEHA CAMP | Jan 20 06'

by TravelinRose a 30 year old female from Washington, on vacation in Cheonan

"“Stay Human”-- -the power of that statement is the same for me as what the Koreans have started here with YEHA and the Earth Human movement."

In the States last spring I participated in an intense weekend called YEHA Camp in Sedona’s Mago Garden. This program through DahnWorld stands for... Continue reading »
Rock climbing in Mungyeong | Oct 21 05'

by jeninmelbourne a real traveler from Melbourne, on vacation in Jincheon

"Once at the top the fun wasnt over. We had to come back down..backwards..."

So, this weekend I decided to do something more exciting so I signed up for a weekend trip of rock climbing and hiking. I've never done anything... Continue reading »
It hurts..... | Dec 01 05'

by jeninmelbourne a real traveler from Melbourne, on vacation in Jincheon

"This is partly using a teaching technique (TPR) but it does also reduce the amount of time I have to spend singing..."

Today I am in agony.. On Tuesday night as my company class cancelled on me, Young-Hun persuaded me to come and play squash with him. He's bee... Continue reading »
11/11 It's Pepero Day | Nov 10 05'

by jeninmelbourne a real traveler from Melbourne, on vacation in Jincheon

Quite how a bread stick dipped in chocolate snack managed to get its own special day of the year I don't know, but...when stumped by a question l... Continue reading »
Hanbok at school | Oct 26 05'

by jeninmelbourne a real traveler from Melbourne, on vacation in Jincheon

"the children who are being honoured come to school in their hanbok"

Every month at the Kindergarten they hold a birthday party. This makes sure that everyone who has had a birthday that month gets to celebrate it... Continue reading »
Jincheon's day in the sun. | Sep 24 05'

by jeninmelbourne a real traveler from Melbourne, on vacation in Jincheon

"Mr Happy Rice was followed by a giant papiermache watermelon"

Jincheon has a few claims to fame. It is very proud of its rice. Last year the government gave Jincheon an award for the quality of its rice. The... Continue reading »
Keeping it English | Sep 12 05'

by jeninmelbourne a real traveler from Melbourne, on vacation in Jincheon

"I am acutely aware of my accent and pronunciation"

I've noticed my terminology has become more Americanised since I've been here. And this is entirely due to keeping it consistent for the students... Continue reading »
What have I learnt so far? | Mar 17 05'

by jeninmelbourne a real traveler from Melbourne, on vacation in Jincheon

"Imagine getting your entire monthly salary in £5 notes. I almost rolled around in it on the floor I felt so rich......."

Before I arrived here I had no idea what Korea was going to be like. I had the usual preconceived ideas, that Koreans ate dog, they made cars and... Continue reading »
More things I have learnt | Mar 18 05'

by jeninmelbourne a real traveler from Melbourne, on vacation in Jincheon

" If you've ever seen one of those maps that shows how the world is illuminated at night, Korea must be a shining beacon."

At night Korean cities and towns are lit up like Christmas. Most of the world's supply of neon must be used over here every evening. Not only sho... Continue reading »
Kinder-horrors | Mar 08 05'

by jeninmelbourne a real traveler from Melbourne, on vacation in Jincheon

"Every morning at 10, they come charging up the stairs into the classrooms and don't stop for a single second."

Actually thats probably not a very fair title.. They're really not all that bad!The last week was very easy as the Kindergarten had it's Spring Bre... Continue reading »