It’s been 6 months since I moved to Gwangju, Korea and now a fresh new batch of EPIK teachers will be making their way across…
Author: Allie Agate
Caroline LaBate is currently on her 2nd year of teaching English in South Korea. She recently took over our Greenheart Travel Instagram feed to share glimpses of…
I haven’t even begun to talk about my trip to Japan and China yet and I have no excuses except that so much happened on…
This year Claire and I decided to participate in one of the oldest traditions in Korea to hike to the top of the mountain and…
Happy New Year’s Eve from South Korea
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December 30 by
The holiday season has been a mix of emotions with being away from home here in South Korea. I have random moments of home sickness…
4 Months Teaching In Korea!
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December 16 by
After living in South Korea I know that I am not close to being ready to leave this beautiful country. I still have many more…
15 Things I Have Learned From Living In South Korea
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November 17 by
Be adaptable and flexible. Korean surprise is no joke. I never expect the day to go exactly as I planned and I now don’t freak…
How Korea and the USA are Culturally Different
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October 20 by
These are some interesting cultural differences I have found here in South Korea. Just to be clear, none of these differences are bad and I…
Gaecheonjeol – National Foundation Day
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October 18 by
National Foundation Day also known as Gaecheonjeol is a Korean holiday on October 3rd. This holiday celebrates the formation of the first Korean state of Goiosen in…
Life as an EFL Teacher
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October 5 by
Aww the life of an EFL teacher…EFL is actually different than ESL. EFL is English as a Foreign Language. It means that the rest of…