Dave Shaffer: Four Decades in Gwangju
Dr. David Shaffer provides answers and insight about teaching English in the Gwangju News monthly column “Letters to KOTESOL.”
Dr. David Shaffer provides answers and insight about teaching English in the Gwangju News monthly column “Letters to KOTESOL.”
It is impossible to say there is nothing to do on Jeju Island. Venturing outside Jeju City, you can partake in some of the dodgy but interesting fun parks, bask in the sun on the beach at Seogwipo, or even explore under Jeju Island. Brooke Petersen explores the mystique that surrounds Jeju’s famous Geomunoreum Lava Tube System.
In an average slice of French toast, there are about 500 calories. In this low-calorie, vegan recipe, which has no saturated fats, no cholesterol and no refined sugars, there are about 170 calories per serving. What a difference!
Gwangju has its very own traditional Thai dance troupe. All five of the specially trained traditional Thai dancers (below) live in Gwangju and began dancing together after meeting socially in 2011.
Kimchi – a fermented vegetable side dish steeped in fifteen centuries’ history – is a national symbol and an essential component in any Korean meal. Prepared by adept chefs, kimchi sports an appetizing blend of seasonings, Korea’s national side-dish – though it may seem simple – is a history-rich enigma.
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My art works run along strong environmental themes, and attempt to create an immersion of vision. This allows the viewer to witness the subtleties in passing of time. These are heavily influenced by the environments I find myself in every day, and attempt to recall these experiences of my memory for the viewer to share.
As the name suggests, Cheongwon Momil specializes in momil, and it’s always good. I’d recommend ordering that noodle dish instead of naengmyeon, at least at this restaurant chain.
Every foreigner fears accidentally breaking local law and ending up on an episode of Locked Up Abroad.