Our year in pictures

claudianoliver — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:56:00 +0100

I can't believe that it has been nine months since we left Korea and we both still miss the people, food, and lifestyle. It really was one of the best years of our lives. A lot has happened since we left Korea. We went backpacking around South East Asia and then I returned home to South Africa briefly before jetting off to Sweden to start a Masters programme. Oliver is in South Africa doing what he loves, photographing and has also started his own blog. We are still together and still happy but Read More...

20 Questions on our experience in Korea

claudianoliver — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:33:00 +0100

1. Describe your overall Korean experience:

Claudia: Korea has been amazing! I am so happy that we decided to come here and experience a culture that is so different to our own. I have grown so much this year and I have had so many laughs and happy times. Korea has forever made an impression on my heart.

Oliver: Awesome! And nothing else.

Must sees and favourites

2. One must-see in Korea:

Claudia: Gyeongju, it reallyRead More...

Korea...friends

claudianoliver — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:45:00 +0100

First a tribute to Korea and then a tribute to the friends made in Korea!!! We love you guys!! Thanks for making our time here so special!!

Here is one of their best and it was the first we ever saw

I love the guy...so weird!

Hope its stuck in you head...good and proper!!!

Happy Valentine's Day...no White Day...wait, what day...?

claudianoliver — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:17:00 +0100

Confused by the title? So am I. Let me explain.

I believe that most people that read this blog (the whole handful of you ;) know all about Valentine's Day. It is a 'traditional day of love' on which to be-gift your partner, or nowadays basically anyone, with chocolates and gifts and anything else that may symbolise your love for them, or that you simply care, even if just a little. Still with me? Good. It's pretty simple.

Standing on a River

claudianoliver — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0100

The very first thing I am going to do is get a reason, or an excuse out of the way. If you believe what I say, then to you it's a reason, if you don't it's an excuse. Either way, this is the story:

As anyone who reads this blog knows, we have been pretty good at doing updates on the blog, which given schedules and happenings is not always an easy thing to do. The last month or so has been particularly bad with regards to any news from the ROK. As Claudia mentioned in a previous postRead More...

Heading back

claudianoliver — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:54:00 +0100

Today I am heading back to the land of morning calm to finish what I started.

The month in South Africa has had its fair share of ups and downs...thank you friends and family for trying to help me where possible!

You will be happy to know that my mother is doing much better. She is still a little sore but you can't compare her to what she looked like a month ago. So now that things are OK on this side I am going back to Korea.

It will only be for a short Read More...

Kitsch Korean Art

claudianoliver — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:20:00 +0100

Modern day Korea is kitsch and much of the art in Korea is also kitsch yet I wouldn't have it any other way.

Any attraction on Korea is bound to have photo opportunities, places where you can stand by hearts and be cute. Being cute is a very important quality in Korea.....its something I struggle with; I have never been good at batting my eyes. There are also bounds of abstract art things I don't quite understand.

When I think about art and Asia I think about beautiful strokRead More...

Gangneung Unification park

claudianoliver — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:37:00 +0100

A couple of weeks ago we headed down to Gangneung. A little coastal city that may Wonju residents love to visit. We prepared ourselves for a array of seafood and a look at some of Gangneung's best attractions. One of the most impressive was Unification Park.

Unification Park is supposedly meant to be a symbol of the eventual unification of North and South Korea. However, in my opinion, it achieved the opposite.

At Unification Park you will find a North Korean suRead More...

Some Fabulous Pics

claudianoliver — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:05:00 +0100

Just some fabulous and random shots from around Korea. To see some more of Oliver's magic have a look at our galleries (above) or join his Facebook Page or Tumblr Page.

I have put our blog into a manuscript with amazing pictures and cool sub-categories. We are thinking of publishing. What do you think? Could you think of a publisher that would be interested in our sort of material?

We look forward to your feedback

Enjoy the pics....

What to check when checking in

claudianoliver — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:14:00 +0100

One of the greatest things about travelling in Korea is the abundant supply of affordable accommodation. If you don't understand Korean then it is best to not book in advance.

Often online accommodation that is in English is overpriced. What you pay online is still cheap but you can get similar accommodation for a better price if you scout out places while on foot.

There are numerous types of accommodation available, these include

Hotels: Often the most upmarket Read More...

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