Fun & Entertainment
Includes outdoor and indoor activities such as arts, theater, historical places, and parks.
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5 Arts & Crafts Experiences in Pyeongtaek
You don’t have to give up your hobbies just because you moved to a new country! Head to a creative cafe to let your creative heart sing. Try one of these 5 arts and crafts experiences in Pyeongtaek. About Hobbies in Korea Since many people live in apartments, Korea is covered in businesses that allow you to indulge your hobbies without filling your home with arts and crafts supplies. Instead, when you feel the urge to create you can head to a cafe to grab a treat and express your…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Groceries, Home & Living, Kids and Family, USA Military Welcome Packet
Foundations of Pyeontaek Life: Acquiring Groceries
Welcome to your new life in Pyeongtaek. You have left your home culture and embarked on an exciting journey! The first step to success and self-care is learning how to meet your basic physiological needs, like how to buy groceries in your new environment! Food is a Foundation for Success Building a happy life in a new country requires us all to start at the bottom and build our way back toward self-actualization in a new cultural context. The foundation for this journey starts with learning how to efficiently meet…
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April in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, May in South Korea, October in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, September in South Korea
Stunning Arboretums in South Korea
Arboretums are for Everyone Whether you have a deep admiration for the great outdoors, want to inspire an appreciation for nature, or you just need socially distancing alternatives during a pandemic, the many arboretums in South Korea are fun for people of all ages. They are often free or have affordable admission rates. Additionally, each arboretum is unique. How to Prepare for an Arboretum Visit To truly appreciate the distinctive characteristics of the arboretums in South Korea, I would recommend bringing comfortable shoes, drinking water, snacks, insect repellent, sunscreen, and,…
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August in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun
Car Free Yeosu Itinerary
You don’t have to have a car to enjoy this Yeosu itinerary. This stunning area in the very southern part of South Korea can be easily reached and enjoyed using public transportation. Getting to Yeosu You don’t need a car to enjoy Yeosu, South Korea. The area is easily accessible by public transportation and has places to stay within easy walking distance of many different fun activities. Don’t hesitate to take a trip to Yeosu even if you don’t have a car. Here is how you can make it happen.…
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Fun & Entertainment, Home & Living, Indoor Activities, New Arrival Information, Pyeongtaek Malls, USA Military Welcome Packet
Best Malls and Department Stores Near Pyeongtaek
Looking for the best malls and department stores near Pyeongtaek? Here is a list of must visit malls. Grab a friend or your kids and go.
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Young Students Bridge the Gap in Korean Immersion School
Moving from Kindergarten into Elementary School in South Korea Apparently, my husband and I had a skewed view of reality when it came to public education. We thought when my son reached the kindergarten milestone we’d jump up and high five and congratulate ourselves on winning parenthood. We made it. We had ushered him into good human status and now he would showcase it to the world through show-and-tell and friendship superlatives. Of course, covid had other plans – and ruined what would have been an epic high five. The…
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August in South Korea, Daegu Life, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun
Slow-Travel Daegu Road Trip Itinerary
Looking for a fabulous road trip? Then, our slow-travel Daegu road trip itinerary is just the thing! A detailed look at our relaxing and enjoyable weekend in Daegu. These are the perfect two days for couples or friends looking to spend a day around food, art, and nature. Traveling To Daegu We often take road trips rather than trains or busses so that we can enjoy the journey as much as the destination. A little while ago, we took a weekend trip Daegu to celebrate US Labor Day weekend. The…
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52 Pickup Family Edition, Dating & Relationships, Fun & Entertainment, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, October in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Fall Apple Picking in South Korea is the Perfect Day Out
Who wants to go fall apple picking in South Korea? We highly recommend it. This is what our trip looked like. We look forward to maybe going again. Where we went for Apple Picking This weekend we were recreating our New England apple picking traditions here in South Korea by visiting an apple orchard about 1 hour from Pyeongtaek, South Korea called Yesan Apple and Wine Picking. This is a popular location for ex-pats who want to embrace Korean culture while also experiencing memories of home. We didn’t have a…
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Pyeongtaek-si Event Locations
Pyeongtaek-si hosts events in the same locations. Here is a list of those locations and some tips on how to make attending events less stressful. Where do public events happen in Pyeongtaek? Pyeongtaek-si hosts many wonderful events year-round (when it’s not a pandemic). Since Pyeongtaek has many different neighborhoods, the locations may be up to 1 hour apart. Such distance means that just because an event is in ‘Pyeongtaek’ does not mean it is your location in Pyeongtaek. Since Pyeongtaek has many rural areas, you can’t assume you will be…
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Restaurants with Play Areas Near Pyeongtaek
Parents, you can have your dinner and eat it too! Pyeongtaek has these cool restaurants with play areas so everyone can enjoy dinner time. The Joy of Restaurants with Play Areas If you’re anything like me, then dinner is a constant juggle between child care and self-care. One of the things I appreciate about Korea is that dinner time and playtime don’t have to be mutually exclusive. In Pyeongtaek and the surrounding areas, we have a surprising number of restaurants with play areas. What to Expect from Restaurant Play Areas:…
