If you are browsing this blog because you are thinking about coming to Korea, or you are already here, these are some websites that have helped me out! Basically just an outline of my bookmarks under my "Korea" tab. :) In no way comprehensive, but maybe helpful.
COMING TO KOREA:
- Public Schools (great recruiter and website has TONS of information!)
- Not even providing a link to a hagwon recruiter - Don't Do It!!!
GETTING SETTLED:
- kt Expat Blog (link to various plans)
- Sending your hard earned money home
- Onuri English Ministry (church) in Seoul (my church)
- Chrome Extension to use Hulu, Netflix, etc in Korea
ESSENTIAL KOREA:
- Seoul Interactive Subway Map
- Seoul National University Dental Hospital
- Income Tax Overview
- Help with filing taxes in Korea and at home
- A Virtual Korean Keyboard
- Getting around (this is best for bus routes and walking routes)
- Getting around II (if you can figure it out in Korean, this is awesome because when doing driving directions, it can approximate a taxi cost!)
- Translate websites
- Some reviews on *some* Korean makeup/skin products
- Skincare tips and Korean products overview
- My favorite salon to give me beautiful blonde highlights
- Another salon many foreigners go to
- Dragon Hill Spa Info (Jjimjilbang)
- Location for cheap clothing in Seoul
THINGS TO DO:
- 50 Things to Do in Korea
- Top 10 Seoul: The Unconventional List
- Seoul's Best Museums
- Find movie times and tickets (the most up-to-date and accurate listing I've found)
- Cooking steak in your tiny kitchenette without a grill or oven!
- Korean meat cuts
- Finding a CostCo (with American food staples!)
- Free refill alcohol places in Seoul
- Survive a kimbap restaurant menu with this handy guide (printed out and hanging on my fridge)
- Tips on travel agencies in Korea
- Taking a bus to Incheon Airport
- Info on Korean-resident American-citizen Chinese visas
- Andong Mask Dance Festival
- More info on Andong
OTHER:
- In case you get a furry friend and need a special vet
- iPhone repair in Seoul
- Post Office rates for mailing things back home
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