Changwon Expats behind a fun and interactive new way to learn and teach English with a drama series and now here! A new drama for English language learning and package for teaching English or learning English is now available for everyone to test out and use. Whether you are a teacher …
Read More »WaeCookin’ 외쿡인- 김치찌개/김치찌게티편-Coming soon!
창워너의 새로운 쇼 ‘외쿡인’의 예고편입니다. 앞으로의 업데이트도 많이 기대해주세요! 구독부탁드려요 Here is a sneak peek of Changwoner’s newest show `WaeCookin’ coming soon. Stay tuned here for updates! Learn to Cook 요리하는 방법을 배워봐요! Korean dishes with a… 한국 음식 그리고… Westerner’s Twist! 외국인의 퓨전 트위스트! with Rachel and Paul 레이첼이랑 …
Read More »Cafe Street (Garosoo-gil/가로수길)
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 …
Read More »Foreigner-Friendly Martial Arts Gyms in Changwon
If you’ve been looking for a fun and active way to get some exercise, learn a new skill, and engage in part of Korean culture, now is as good a time as any to pick up martial arts! Korea is well-known for taekwondo, of course, but there are many other …
Read More »All About Jinhae
Some current updated links for information on the 2019 Festival: Official Tourism Website JinHae Cherry Blossom Festival on Twitter Changwon City Official Blog View Jinhae (진해) in a larger map Known for the Cherry Blossom Festival, Jinhae, or sometimes Chinhae (진해), is the smallest and southernmost city in the …
Read More »Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival 2014
Some current updated links for information on the 2019 Festival: Official Tourism Website JinHae Cherry Blossom Festival on Twitter Changwon City Official Blog Korea’s largest and most famous cherry blossom festival is only one week away! From April 1-10, make your way down south to Jinhae not only to see …
Read More »Jinhae Map
Here is the beginnings to our Jinhae Map! Use the link below to see the full map, and all the wonderful information on how to get there. If you have things to add, please send us a message! Thanks! View Jinhae (진해) in a larger map
Read More »The New Immigration Office
The new immigration office sits in bureaucratic hiding towards the Free Trade Area of Masan. The short move: 300 yards down the street, seems to have invigorated the staff and instilled some efficiency. To get there, taking a bus is only around 5 minutes longer than a taxi, although a …
Read More »The only bills I like are Murray and Withers.
Every month I receive my big fat salary deposited into my surprisingly svelte bank account but I oft feel as though the money is in and out within a few days like a new lover that promises the world and then jumps the next cross-country train once I ‘give it …
Read More »Daum Maps 2
Part two! In the first post I explained how to search for directions, but didn’t really go into some of the many things that Daum maps can do. In this post I will cover how to search for things or services that you might find yourself needing while in Korea. …
Read More »Daum Maps
Since I first arrived in Korea, I have gone through several different methods of trying to keep track of bus numbers and how to navigate the bus system. At first, I kept a handy list of all the routes that went to my school and places that I often frequented. …
Read More »Changwonderful Hot Tip #1
This map has it all. Really. If you are new to the area, or starting to look for new places to explore, check out this fantastic map. Have some places to add? Open up the map in a larger view (below) and send a message to Steve. He generously opens …
Read More »Neighborhood Map (Masan-happo gu, Masan-hoewon gu)
Continuing the task of mapping out Changwon’s neighborhoods (dongs), here is our map of central Masan, including Masan-happo gu and Masan-hoewon gu. Unlike our central Changwon map, we were able to track down the actual neighborhood borders, thanks to the korean-language version of Masan’s wikipedia pages (1, 2). For the …
Read More »Gyeongnam Art Museum
Changwon, as the capital of Gyeongnam province, is home to the Gyeongnam Art Museum, the province’s main art museum. Also known as GAM, the museum was announced in December 2003, and opened in June 2004. The museum’s exterior is a pretty unique site in Changwon, with large glass facades spanning …
Read More »Changwon Daero Map
Ever wonder what a ‘daero’ (대로) is? It’s a big road. They’re all over town. Most famous in Changwon is Changwon Daero. This is the large, extremely straight road north of industrial complex. If you’ve ever wondered what or where they are, use this simplified map!
Read More »Changwon Mountains Map
Changwon has so many mountains! This homemade map will hopefully make it easier to remember.
Read More »October 2012 Festivals – Oct 20th, 21st
October in Korea is full of festivals! Here’s a map detailing when and where some festivals are for the weekend of October 6th and 7th. We put it together using Korean Tourism Org’s database. Please note that not all festivals appear there, and thus we have a difficult time tracking everything …
Read More »OCTOBER 2012 FESTIVALS – OCT 13TH 14TH
October in Korea is full of festivals! Here’s a map detailing when and where some festivals are for the weekend of October 6th and 7th. We put it together using Korean Tourism Org’s database. Please note that not all festivals appear there, and thus we have a difficult time tracking everything …
Read More »House of Changwon
House of Changwon (창원의 집) is one of the few peeks into ancient Korean culture offered in Changwon. Formerly the residence of a scholar named Ducheol, visitors can catch a glimpse into what life what life in Korea back in the day. Or at least what life was like for …
Read More »October 2012 Festivals – Oct 6th 7th
October in Korea is full of festivals! Here’s a map detailing when and where some festivals are for the weekend of October 6th and 7th. We put it together using Korean Tourism Org’s database. Please note that not all festivals appear there, and thus we have a difficult time tracking …
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