Articles written by Korvia as well as other contributors addressing topics related to teaching English in South Korea as well as others.
One of the best parts of going out to eat in Korea is all the delicious side dishes you get for free alongside the main course. These side dishes are a huge part of how Koreans have served their traditional foods for hundreds of years. Despite massive modernization and development in Korea, one thing that [...]
Kayc from Mokja Food Blog gives Korvia his list of the best foreign restaurants in the Seoul area. From amazing Indian food to meat pies that will make Australians and New Zealanders feel right at home, if you're looking for some great international food options, read on! -- Greetings, food lovers! It’s time for another [...]
Jeonju may not be a city that’s on your radar, but it’s definitely worth taking a daytrip to check out the Hanok Village. The Jeonju Hanok Village is home to around 800 traditional houses, many great restaurants (Jeonju is known for it’s bibimbap, so if you’re in the area you might want to try it!) [...]
Eating out in Korea is a wonderful experience that offers patrons many different delicious foods with a wide range of smells, tastes, and temperatures. Korea is known throughout Asia and much of the rest of the world for its delicious local dishes like the hearty yet tender barbecued pork, Korea’s extra spicy and flavorful chicken, [...]
Although the number of online translators on the internet and in app stores increases every year, language barriers haven’t become any less daunting. Simply put, online translators are extremely inaccurate. Paying for professional translation is expensive, and not everyone has a friend that can speak the language they need translated. Enter the mobile app Flitto. [...]
In the classroom, there are many strategies that will work for some teachers, but not for others. Here are a few tips and tricks that have helped me manage my classes effectively in South Korea. The Lesson Planning Stage Preparation for a lesson is not only important for a teacher, but extremely important for your [...]
Simon McEnteggart from the Korean movie review site Hanguk Yeonghwa gives Korvia.com his list of 5 amazing Korean films based on shocking real-life events. Not only do these films hold historical value, but many of them also caused a lot of controversy before and after their release. -- Within 50 years of the end of hostilities with [...]
There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread wafting out of a bakery early in the morning. Sadly, I must admit that I haven’t been assailed by this lovely scent too many times in South Korea. Thank goodness, however, that the bakeries here do carry a mean French baguette, as well as many [...]
Photographer Edmund Rustia (@theedupkid) shares with Korvia moments over the past few years of Korean life that are bound to make you smile, chuckle, or warm your heart. It's important to remember that sometimes admid the busy life of being an expat, to not forget that the little things are what make Korea an unforgettable place [...]
Greetings food lovers across the nation. I come here again with a few more places you might want to hit up while on your adventures around Seoul. In this post I’ll be covering a few places in and around Itaewon where you can pop in for a quick fix that won’t cost you an arm [...]
