Today, I visited Green Eats, a brunch café in Hongnong-eup, Yeonggwang, with a close friend. We went for a late lunch and ordered shrimp rosé pasta and ham kimchi pilaf. After eating, we stayed for an iced Americano and an iced toffee nut latte. What surprised me most was the value. The prices were lower … 더 읽기
Lately, the weather in rural Korea has become noticeably cooler. As the days get chillier, I find myself going out less often and spending more time at home. Living in the countryside is peaceful, but sometimes it can feel a little boring when there’s nowhere in particular to go. That’s when I usually turn to … 더 읽기
When visiting another country, even something as simple as paying for a meal can feel unfamiliar. In some countries, leaving a tip at a restaurant is expected. In others, tipping is optional. Travelers may even worry about being rude if they don’t leave extra money. But what happens when you visit South Korea? The simple … 더 읽기
Living in rural Korea has its own quiet moments. On days when I don’t have anywhere in particular to go, I sometimes get a little bored at home. That’s when I often turn to Netflix. I enjoy finding a good drama, getting comfortable, and spending a few hours following an interesting story. Recently, I started … 더 읽기
Visiting someone’s home can be one of the most memorable experiences when traveling to another country. Hotels and tourist attractions show us one side of a country, but visiting a local home can offer a closer look at everyday life. If you are invited to a Korean home for the first time, you might wonder … 더 읽기
Not every weekend needs a special plan. Sometimes, the best way to spend a weekend is simply to stay at home, sleep a little longer, and enjoy the small moments that are easy to overlook during a busy week. That was exactly how we spent this weekend in rural Korea. My children and I slept … 더 읽기
A few days ago, I shared the story of my daughter leaving for Japan on a cultural trip organized by her small elementary school in rural Korea. She traveled to Osaka with her fifth-grade classmates and teachers for three nights and four days. The school covered the entire cost of the trip, giving the children … 더 읽기
Sometimes, the most memorable moments in life come from the simplest plans. One evening, my daughter was away on a school field trip, so it was just my son and me at home. We decided to go for a walk through our village. We eventually decided to walk to a small local shop called Dongrak … 더 읽기
There are days when living in the Korean countryside feels especially heartwarming. Today was one of those days. We received two unexpected gifts from our neighbors: freshly picked persimmons and a beautiful green zucchini. Neither gift was expensive or elaborate. They were simply seasonal foods that our neighbors had grown themselves. But these small gestures … 더 읽기
Living in the Korean countryside has introduced me to many things I never paid much attention to before. Some of my favorite discoveries are not expensive gadgets or complicated machines. They are simple, practical products that make everyday life easier. Today, I want to share one of those discoveries: a calendar-style fly trap that I … 더 읽기