Korean traditions

Spin Kicks, Spirituality, and a Sunrise: Templestay at Golgusa Temple

It’s never a bad idea to start out a new year with a few extra good karma points… you never know when you’ll need them. So, instead of spending New Year’s Eve drinking too much in a crowded bar and waking up to feelings of pain and regret, I decided to ring it in at …

Chuseok Traditions, Hagwon Style

Recently, I wrote a post about all of the wonderful reasons to love autumn in Korea.  Not listed in the post but very much included in my reasons for loving the season is that of Chuseok.  Chuseok is a Korean holiday that celebrates the autumn harvest and is held around the autumn equinox based on …