Monthly Archive: December 2010

At Bukchon Guest House for a Few Days

Over the many years I've lived in Korea, I've really never properly seen some of the more historic areas. Thus, I scheduled a five-day mini-vacation to Bukchon, Seoul to take place after the date of my masters thesis defense but before our annual winter trip to the US. Seemed like...

Eggs in the Mail from the Bandit

After our visit to the Bandit's Den last month (Post #1, #2, #3, #4, #5), I had emailed the Bandit to ask why he doesn't offer Internet service in the rooms anymore (the TV show done a couple years ago said that he did provide Internet). He replied to say...

Alternative Driver as the Number of the Beast

In May, I posted a photo of a sign for an alternate driver service in Ansan whose phone number is roughly translated "Death-death-death, death-death-death death". Here's one I came across in Suwon the other day. Not sure if this is any better though.

Frozen Potatoes Delivery in Ansan

My buddy, Daniel Lafontaine, wants to import frozen potatoes to Korea and so I thought of him when I saw this truck while waiting for the light to turn green. Daniel: Meet your future business partner… or competitor!

“Happy Citizens on Welfare – Ansan”

I snapped a photo of this new billboard on the eastern slope of Nojeok Hill during our morning walk and OK, I admit it actually says "Happy Citizens in Welfare", but that doesn't even mean anything! I was having more fun thinking about a utopia where everyone just lives off...