Tag: travel
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The Waterfall That Wasn’t
Yesterday, I got out of the city for a hike in the woods. Daejeon is surrounded by mountains, and I found a hike in Gyeryongsan National Park that is easily accessible by public transportation. The research I did beforehand was minimal, but when I saw there was a waterfall, I was already in. The weather…
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Settling In, One “Ah-choo” at a Time
Life in Korea just got a lot easier—thanks to my Alien Registration Card (ARC). With my official ID in hand, I’ve opened a Korean bank account, gotten a SIM card, and finally escaped the tyranny of international transaction fees. I can also use Korean apps now—ordering taxis, shopping on Coupang (Korea’s Amazon), and generally functioning…
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Yellow Dust, Medical Exams, and Triceratops Chopsticks
Week one in Korea tried to take me out. On the exact weekend I arrived, there was a yellow dust alert. Yellow dust blows in from deserts in China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan—basically a long-distance allergy attack. Naturally, I found this out while power-walking around the city like an overconfident tourist. By Wednesday, my cough and…
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Phillip N. Patrick 