Leaving Korea with Pets

By: Angie Alvis, South of Seoul volunteer Moving internationally, even moving back to your home country, takes a lot of preparation and planning; especially if you have pets. There is a lot of planning and paperwork involved with flying with pets, even if you are just flying back to your home country. Be sure to … Read more

Get Hooked on Pyeongtaek’s Fishing Cafes

(Update 2022/April) About Fishing Cafes Fishing is a sport for everyone, regardless of age or gender. But have you ever imagined fishing in the basement of one of the multi-story buildings in Pyeongtaek? Fishing Cafes offer a unique experience for an afternoon of family fun or something different to try with a date or group … Read more

Korean Temple Etiquette

By: Angela Alvis, South of Seoul volunteer Temples are sacred places of worship, places where Buddhist monks and nuns live and practice. They are also historic sites that welcome visitors so don’t be shy about visiting temples, even if you do not practice Buddhism. Korean temples are unique because they are usually larger compounds consisting … Read more

Pyeongtaek Pet Sitting and Pet Boarding

Pet hotels in pyeongtaek

By: Angela Alvis, South of Seoul volunteer We have two cats in our family and we also have passion for travel. So, what do you do with your pets while you are on vacation?  One of the easiest and most obvious things to do is to ask a friend or family member to take them … Read more

Three Mountains to Hike in Asan

Hiking near Pyeongtaek South Korea

By: Angela Alvis, South of Seoul volunteer Korea is known for gorgeous mountain hikes. Asan is not home to Korea’s tallest or prettiest mountains, but they are beloved nonetheless. Best of all they are conveniently located and easily accessible for those living south of Seoul. Bongsusan Mountain Park at the foothills of the mountain in … Read more

Expat Guide to Grocery Delivery in Korea

Ordering food from home Pyeongtaek

Searching for grocery delivery in Korea? Here are some links and tips to help you get started. About Online Grocer Delivery Shopping online for groceries can be an incredibly convenient way to get the food you need while avoiding crowds. If you are willing to let go of the search for the perfect tomato and … Read more

Navigating Korea: Using Naver Maps

How to use naver

Is navigating Korea stressful? Try using Naver Maps. Let me give you quick tutorial to help you get started. Additional South of Seoul Blogs Related to Map Apps South of Seoul volunteers recommend that you do as much research and reading on using maps in South Korea as possible. Learning to use South Korean map … Read more

Pyeongtaek’s Craft Beer Scene

Craft beer pyeongtaek

by: Angela Alvis, South of Seoul volunteer Not long ago beer options in Korea were rather limited. Even today, if you go out to dinner at a local restaurant, you will likely only have a choice of 2 or 3 beers – Cass, Hite, or Kloud. Korea is just beginning to emerge in the craft … Read more