Living in Korea as a foreigner is no easy task. As we enjoy our lives as expats, teaching, engineering, doing business or even just traveling it’s very easy to miss the little things from back home. Many of us English-speaking expats come from Western countries so I’ve decided to …
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It’s an EARLY HALLOWEEN in CHANGWON! It’s an early Halloween here in South Korea. Here are some of the events and things going on today and tonight for Halloween 2018 right here in Changwon. There are always a lot of Halloween costume contests, drink specials, and more going on every …
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Changwon update from James Wilkes Here is another update from Changwon from youTuber and Vlogger James Wilkes. In this vlog James visits a couple local spots in Changwon, has some great overhead views of Changwon during the snow we had for a day here, and talks about getting out of …
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Halloween seems to be getting bigger and bigger every year here in South Korea. Ten years ago, if you worked here as an English teacher, you may have gotten a little taste of Halloween due to your work environment. These days, you are seeing more and more signs saying ‘Happy …
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Garosoo-gil (가로수길), or Café Street in Changwon : Yongji-ro 239 beon-gil. Garosoo-gil in Korean (가로수길) means a tree-lined street. The most famous avenue with this moniker is in the ritzy Sinsa-dong in Seoul, but Changwon has its own Garosoo-gil in Yongji-dong, near Yongji Lake. The official name of the street …
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Café Sotong Do you want a delicious cup of coffee? Do you want to study Korean? Or French? Or Japanese? Why not do both at the same time? Located in Yongho-dong close to Garosoo-gil is Café Sotong or conversation café. As you descend the stairs and push open the door, …
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Located adjacent to Sangnam, Jungang was the original downtown before Sangnam took over the title. Jungang houses many of the foreigner bars as well as several clubs and tall apartment buildings. Located above is an evolving map of the area. Below is a list of the maps contents, …
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Garosoo-gil in Korean (가로수길) means a tree-lined street. The most famous avenue with this moniker is in the ritzy Sinsa-dong in Seoul, but Changwon has its own Garosoo-gil in Yongji-dong, near Yongji Lake. The official name of the street is 용지로239번길 (Yongji-ro 239 beon-gil), but it’s more commonly known to …
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As promised, I went back to Greenhouse (그린하우스), Dogye-dong’s prized cafe and bakery, to see if their lunch options were as spectacular as their selection of bread and pastries. Unsurprisingly, lunch was delicious. Greenhouse did not disappoint. On a weekday around noon, the second floor cafe is spacious, quiet, and …
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Photos and text by Joanna Tambakis Looking for a good spot to have a coffee, hang out, and meet friendly locals? Interested in learning more about coffee, from the roasting process to how to make an espresso, latte, or cappuccino? Want a place to do art, write your next novel, …
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Palyong-dong (팔용동, sometimes spelled 팔룡동), is a large, boot-shaped neighborhood located at the northernmost end of Changwon. At its heel are the main bus terminal, Homeplus, and Changwon Stream, which is currently being developed into a beautiful park. Most of the boot’s shaft, running up Changwon-daero (창원대로), is comprised of …
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Do you miss bread? I’m not talking about 빵. I mean baguettes and ciabattas, whole wheat and rye? Stop settling for the overly-sweet, limp and insubstantial breads and pastries of [insert conglomerate-owned bakery franchise here] and check out Greenhouse (그린하우스) in Dogye-dong. Under the skilled hand of an award-winning member of …
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Language Exchange is popular in big cities. The Language Exchange is good for both learners. By attending the Language Exchange, learners can feel comfortable in many situations. Koreans who learn English don’t feel shy any more. Expats who learn Korean meet good friends who tell them good expressions. Unlike big cities, a …
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It may be the middle of winter, but that isn’t stopping people from getting their fix of traditional Korean shaved ice at Sulbing. Every branch of this cafe chain is always packed, and with two locations in Changwon, you’ve got to see (and taste) what all the hype is about. …
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If you haven’t been to Cafe HaU before, you are in for a refreshing treat. Cafe HaU is one of the nicest cafes in Changwon with a great selection of hand drip fair trade coffee. They use Kalita pots to brew the delicious coffee and you can taste the difference. …
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View Sangnam in a larger map UPDATE 2016: Updates have started but, this map may be out of date! Help us make it better by adding your knowledge to the map. If you see something that doesn’t exist, delete it! If you have a place to add, GO FOR IT! Click HERE to …
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Here are a few vets locations to help your furry friends if you adopt one while you are here. Click on the red pins below for more information on each place. If you have an update, please send us a message on FB. If you are looking to spread some animal …
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