Carla's story interestingly explains how her experiences in Liberia as a student and living in South Korea lead her to become Peace Corps. Check out more below on living in west Africa! 1. Please introduce yourself "My name is Carla Camille Whyte and I am a Brooklyn native. I studied Sociology during my undergraduate years at Lehman College, one of the senior colleges … [Read more...]
Anazette in Korea
Back in 2011 when I was a fresh faced English teacher just getting my bearings in South Korea, I met Anazette a fellow EPIK teacher. At the time she was already starting her second year and proved to be a great resource for getting acclaimed to my new life in Ulsan. She offered great advice on fun things to do in Seoul as well as entertaining activities to do with young … [Read more...]
Bibim Bap!
This is a photo guide for how to eat one of the most Vegetarian/Vegan friendly meals in Korea! Bibimbap or 비빔밥 consists of a bowl of vegetables and gochuhang aka Korean hot pepper paste mixed with rice. Take a look at how to assemble the meal. The bottom bowl is my bibimbap. Just seasonal vegetables with the pepper paste in the middle. Side dish of rice. Take about half … [Read more...]
Last day is near…
The last day of classes that is! 14 more days until my week long summer camp and then freedom for two weeks! rice cake gift from a parent to all the teachers :) Classes end on the 20th and then there is one week of camp starting on the 23rd. I will have four classes every day. For winter camp I have 8 classes so I'm pretty excited! On the 28th I will to Phuket, Thailand … [Read more...]
Decorating Small Spaces!
Oh how I've grown to love my little one room apartment :) When I first walked through the door back in August my initial thoughts were "WOW its kinda cute but so tiny!" But after 10 months of coming home to mis-matched wall paper and my ugly curtains. I know I will miss this place when I leave in a few weeks :( Decorating small spaces can be challenging but also … [Read more...]
KoFoTog #3
A variety of food can been found in South Korea :) Here is a collection of some of my latest eats! For starters these pictures are old! Maybe from the beginning of May :) Coffee shop break! A to Z Gallery in Samsan-dong Bella Di Notte restaurant in Samsan-dong Vegetable … [Read more...]
Walk-a-thon? Try Hike-a-thon!
Right now I am trekking through the mountains of Ulsan trying to finish a walking marathon. Its 24 kilometers to finish and thankfully the weather is beautiful. Here is a few photos of the trek so far! Thanks Korea for reliable internet ^-^ … [Read more...]
Where to find the Best Black Bean Burgers in South Korea
At my house! I remember when I was in graduate school and sitting in class listening to random chit chatter during break. The topic of the best veggie burgers came up. One of my classmates proclaimed she makes the best black bean burgers at home. I thought to myself that she doesn't even look like she can boil water much less cook a meal...ha ha #meangirl! I don't know why … [Read more...]
Vatos Tacos, Itaewon South Korea
As I said in the first Seoul post, Vatos Tacos needs its own post. This will be short and sweet so that we can focus on the food. 3 points. 1. Its easy to find. Just go to their website. I used the directions from there and had no problems finding it. 2. The service is not that great. I walked in and there was no greeting. The place is crazy small and it was … [Read more...]
Seoul Stealers part 2
I don't know why I thought I would be immune to the staring, pointing, laughing, or the repeated exclamations of "oh chin cha waygook in!" in Seoul. But it was definitely present and I feel more intense than in Ulsan. Maybe it's the fact that there are so many more Koreans living in Seoul and I was traveling solo, but it gets annoying. I use to just nod and smile. But now it … [Read more...]