Annyeonghaseyo

So from the title of my blog you might’ve guessed it - I’m Katrina and I’m in Korea :D

 I’m sure when most of you hear ‘South Korea’ you instantly think of PSY and his viral video for ‘Gangnam Style’. And you wouldn’t be wrong, it is a world full of crazy and random people, outfits, mannerisms and so many misinterpreted English sayings that we foreigners like to call it  ‘Konglish’.

So if the notorious Psy and ‘Gangnam Style’ have previously sparked your curiosity to find out more about a country that in the last five decades has risen from poverty to become to become one of the world’s wealthiest countries,. Leading the way  in education, technology and culture then please read on. I can bet you one million won there is a lot more to this fascinating place than you would initially presume ….

I am originally from Scotland and visited Seoul in South Korea in 2009 with my university. I had no idea what to expect as I had never even heard of the place before. I was so apprehensive about my first trip outside of Europe but once I got over my initial homesickness and culture shock I  completely fell in love with SK. I only spent one month in Seoul but by the end of it I really didn’t want to go home. Fast forward 4 years later and I eventually came back to live and work as an English teacher and I have to say it is the best decision I have ever made in my life.

In the past ten months that I have been here I feel like I have grew dramatically as a person, young woman and adult. I have learned so much, met amazing people, made friends for life and had some fantastic experiences.

First ever Korean photo booth experience - I am now addicted!
One of the best nights and memories of my journey so far...

It was my intention to start this blog when I got here but everything has been so overwhelming and wonderful that the time has flew by so fast .I just never got round to it. So here it is a blog of things I have done so far and the things I want to do in this wonderful country in the future.

Also some general mince that I like to talk too, enjoy!