A Year In South Korea
What you need to know about living in South Korea month by month.
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April in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, Hiking in Korea, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, Kids and Family, May in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, Physical & Mental Wellness, September in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Guide: Spring, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Top 3 Pyeongtaek Hikes
Did you just move to Pyeongtaek and want to find the top 3 Pyeongtaek hikes? You’ve found the right post. About Hiking in South Korea Some might call hiking Korea’s national sport. It’s a country that loves a good walk outside. Thousands of marked and unmarked hiking trails exist across the country. You can find many marked trails in Naver Maps which includes hiking routes in the maps app. Also, in South Korea, they consider walking trails and hiking trails. Sometimes you might find a Korean hike to simply be…
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August in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, July in South Korea, Kids and Family, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
Pyeongtaek Summer Splash Pads
Public Pyeongtaek splash pads usually open in July and August. Keep reading to learn more about splash pads including locations and rules! Updated: July 2022 Splash Pads in South Korea Many cities and private malls across South Korea have invested in splash pads to help families beat the summer heat. Splash pads are often free to use and very popular with community families. Splash Pad Seasonal Operation Hours The splash park schedules may vary depending on if they are city or privately owned: City-run splash pads often run on a…
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April in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, March in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, SOS Seasonal Guide: Spring
Awesome Blossoms: Cherry Blossom Info for Pyeongtaek
Updated: 2021 Cherry Blossom season is coming up and it is a beautiful and iconic time in Korea. There were festivals from the top to bottom and left to right of the country prior to the pandemic. We felt the pressure to race around the country to find the best festival with the best events. All of these festivals were awesome and PACKED! However, it’s not the festivals that make Cherry Blossoms time amazing. The blossoms themselves are the show stopper. Don’t feel too sad about the festivals being called off…
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December in South Korea, Dining & Drinks, February in South Korea, January in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter, Tips of Living Your Best Life
5 NOT Spicy Korean Soups for Winter
Are you craving a delicious NOT spicy Korean soup? Look no further, here is our list of 5 NOT spicy Korean soups for you to enjoy this winter or year-round! Korean Soups Are Not All Spicy Although the spicy soups get a lot of attention, there are NOT spicy Korean soups to be found. In fact, not all the food in South Korea has the spice cranked up to 11. The truth is, there are many Korean dishes and restaurants where the only spicy food on the table is kimchi.…
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December in South Korea, Dining & Drinks, February in South Korea, January in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
5 Best Spicy Korean Stews/Soups For Winter
Are you looking for the best spicy Korean stews/soups to keep you warm all winter long? Whether you want to eat out or make it at home, we have you covered. Spicy Korean Stews/Soups for Winter Winter is coming and when it does you are going to be thanking us for this post. When the temperature drops and your butt freezes, there are five Korean stews/soups we recommend to chase the blues away. They are spicy, ass kicking soups that make you feel like you are being hugged by an…
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August in South Korea, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
5 Water Parks to Cut the Heat this Summer
Traveling across South Korea this summer? Here are 5 water parks to cut the heat this summer. Updated: July 2022 About Summer in Korea Summer is just around the corner and things are going to be seriously heating up. If you are like me you are going to be looking for some fun ways to cool off. This year my plan is to mix it up a bit. July and August usually have the highest temperatures of the year in South Korea. Temps may rise to 43 degrees during the…
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Hiking Next to Pyeongtaek Lake
About Hiking at Pyeongtaek Lake The most popular trailhead for the Pyeongtaek Lake hike (Also Known as Ma an Mountain Hike) offers a nice area for marking and cleaning your shoes. Recently our lives have calmed down and we have more time to explore. Our first lazy Sunday found us wandering through the woods in one of the pretties hike in the area. It’s also a great area for walking your puppies. Not a lot of people, but plenty with little puppies of their own. (As always, remember…
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Home Life & Maintenance Tips, January in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
5 Ways To Stay Warm at Home in South Korea (For the Cheap Seats)
Complaining about the cold when you aren’t wearing the proper hat and gloves is as silly as complaining about the heat because you wore a snowsuit to the beach in Hawaii. Korean winters are easily managed with preparation and consideration for what is to come. You will find plenty of affordable cold weather gear being sold in street stalls, dollar stores, etc. So start preparing. Either that or you can continue to dress like it’s fall for the rest of the year and complain about it endlessly as if there…
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52 Pickup Family Edition, April in South Korea, August in South Korea, February in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, Kids and Family, March in South Korea, May in South Korea, October in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, September in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Futball in Suwon Trip Itinerary
About Futbal In South Korea The Korean Futbal Season runs from February through October. However, the schedule may be adjusted during a pandemic. Cities across South Korea have teams that compete around the country. Most are sponsored by major corporations. Pyeongtaek even has a team that practices out of the Stadium in Bijeon-dong. Getting to the Suwon Soccer Stadium While at work my friend messaged me to see if I wanted to watch a soccer game in Suwon. Since I’ve never had the privilege of watching a live soccer game…
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Fun & Entertainment, July in South Korea, Kids and Family, Korean Travel & Adventure, Outdoor Activities, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
Mudfest is the Best
CHECK OUT THIS YEARS MUDFEST VIDEO FROM ROK LIFE < CLICK HERE > After many years, I finally made it back for a little Mudfest drama. Despite all the reasons I want to hate Mudfest, I love it. In fact, I have found that the more someone doesn’t want to go, the more they seem to fall in love with it when they arrive. Of course, in three years a lot has changed. For example, there were actually clean people at the festival. I have no idea how this…
