Did you ever wonder what edible plants and mushrooms grow in Korea? As explained in the first post about foraging, the climate and topography vary on the Korean peninsula, and there are similarities as well as differences among the organisms that inhabit each region. This post shows some of the common wild foods that can... Continue Reading →
Quarantine in Korea
After traveling to Korea during the ongoing Corona pandemic, the journey was not over yet. It did not feel like I had arrived in Seoul, because I needed to undergo the mandatory quarantine. This is another personal account describing my experience of spending quarantine in Korea. Quarantine certificate received at the airport Quarantine in Korea... Continue Reading →
Tips on how to understand Korean food labels
Trust me, I know... Learning a language can be hard, it can take a lot of time and effort to master it. And it requires constant training to keep your language skills polished. At first, a foreign language may seem like a barrier. A typical food label in Korean contains a lot of information, but... Continue Reading →
Fast Food Fashion of South Korea
"Balli balli!" (빨리! 빨리!) Move fast, act quickly, there's no time! Anyone who visits Seoul will instantly notice how many people appear to be in a rush - whatever they do. Some may call this impatient and short-tempered, others may consider this behavior as targeted at optimization of processes. In the end it might be... Continue Reading →
Protected: Describing the Sensation
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