Author: gochugaru girl

This is a follow up to the post on Jaedong Sundubu in Seoul.

The menu is translated here, first in Korean, followed by its pronunciation and a short description. The prices are reasonable, reflect the portion size or ingredients, and are correct as of 03 March 2015. The idea is that if you don’t read Korean, you just bring this guide with you. (more…)

This is sort of a strange post but it emphasises why I dislike visiting a foreign country without being able to read and speak the local language. Anything using the Latin Alphabet (that is, ABC) I can cope with.

I know most countries will now have some signs in English. Internet-based translation tools are very helpful, as is sign language, smiling or sadly, in the case of very rich tourists, waving around lots of cash.

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Gochugaru Girl is flying to Seoul this week…

…and I have been banned from watching any Korean movies.

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This is a follow up to the earlier post on spending the Chinese New Year in Kuala Lumpur.

There really is only one colour that Chinese people value during the new year, and this is red.

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Gochugaru Girl wishes her family and friends a Happy Chinese New Year.

Kuala Lumpur is bursting with festive colours of red and gold…it is as if I am celebrating a second Christmas!

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