Welcome to the Adventure Teaching Blog!
Your guide to events, things to do, places to eat, places to see, tips and tricks, and cultural information for adventurers & teachers in South Korea or China.
Abandoned Amusement Park
Abandoned Amusement Park Some of our Teachers came across this abandoned amusement park on the Eastern outskirts of Seoul called Mangu: Yongma land. Apparently this amusement park is scheduled to be torn down, so it could be out of existence any day now… The nearest Subway stop: Mangu Subway Have you stumbled across any Abandoned Amusement […]
Learn to read Korean in 15 Minutes
Learn to read Korean in 15 minutes Did you know that you could learn to read Korean in less than an hour?! This picture has been created by Ryan Estrada – It’s famous for being a good way to learn to read Korean, in just 15 minutes… (Took some of us closer to an hour), but imagine spending 1 […]
Ski resorts in Korea
Ski resorts in Korea There are plenty of ski resorts in Korea to quench the thirst–at least temporarily–of those who love winter sports. Skiing in Korea is the perfect un-intimidating environment to “get your ski on.” The first snow already hit Korea, so it’s time to take out the ski gear and to get ready for Winter! […]
Facebook Groups in Korea
Teachers, Expats, Foreigners and Tourists. Find them on Facebook in YOUR area… One of the best parts about living and working in South Korea is the long lasting friendships you make with other expats. Sometimes it can be hard to know where to find people – especially if you’re in an area that has less […]
English Magazines in Korea
Various Free local English magazines in Korea. These English magazines in Korea, provide information on the following topics: – Things to do, Korea’s Treasures (Places to go), Events, Comprehensive Guides, Interviews and so much more!! Groove Korea More expats turn to Groove Korea than any other publication in the country for our news analysis and extensive […]
Travel in China
Travel in China China is one of the most historically rich countries in the modern world. Here are some of the places you’ll definitely want to add to your list of places to visit on the weekends! Who wouldn’t want to travel in China?? Zhangye Danxia This piece of landscape really exists! It took 24 million […]
Weird facts about North Korea
15 Weird Facts about North Korea 1. Kim Jong-Il was so afraid of flying that he would travel in 6 custom-made armor trains, built just for him. 2. Kim Jong-Un’s basketball hero was Michael Jordan. 3. Most traffic control is performed by female traffic directors (reportedly handpicked by Kim Jong-Il for their beauty). Traffic lights are switched […]
Hagwon vs Public School
Hagwon vs Public School So, you’ve decided that you want to teach English in Korea. Now you need to decide: hagwon vs public school? We will try to help you by providing the details you need to make an informed decision. Hagwon: Several foreigners will be working with you Typical working hours are afternoons through the […]