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Voyager2
Joined: 24 Apr 2013
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 Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:04 pm Post subject: The nicest place you've lived & worked on the peninsula. |
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In a clear case of blatant self interest;) but also in terms of encouraging the sharing of more positive thoughts on the South Korean forum, could I ask - all things considered - where on the peninsula have you enjoyed living and working the most?
Subjective I know, but how was/is the quality of life, air quality, greenery, quietness, amiable locals, a bit of coffee and culture and so on? I know these aspects aren't important for all, just some thoughts. Regards
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SeoulNate
Joined: 04 Jun 2010
Location: Hyehwa
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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Remember "Cohiba's Rule"
Think twice before you live outside of Seoul. "In Seoul" and
"outside of Seoul" are like two different countries. Seoul
is an interesting place with variety and venues for most
tastes. Outside of Seoul you will find a homogeneous Korean
culture. I don't mean this in a bad way, but you will never
find things like: French, Greek, Indian or any other ethnic
foods. Markets that sell sherry, pate, pastrami, ricotta cheese.
Specialty shops that sell cuban cigars, European pies, cold
cuts or rye breads. Just to name a few things.
The FFF RULE: FFF=Fun For Foreigners.
If FFF in Seoul = 100, then FFF decreases at
1/distance. So 2km from Seoul FFF=1/2(100)=50;
10km from Seoul FFF=1/10(100)=10. This rule is
a rule for nightlife, food and foreign products only.
Nature etc. is on a different scale altogether.
This means you will be wasting a lot of time commuting
to Seoul. This is especially a drag if you have been
boozing on a Friday night and there are no buses or
trains. |
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Voyager2
Joined: 24 Apr 2013
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for your copy and paste SN. Boozing on a Friday night and cigars aren't quite what I had in mind anyway. |
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edwardcatflap
Joined: 22 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for your copy and paste SN. Boozing on a Friday night and cigars aren't quite what I had in mind anyway. |
How about telling us what you have in mind and then others can make appropriate suggestions? Better still, title the thread 'What's the nicest back end of beyond type place where I can go hiking and look at trees or something. Then I wouldn't have needed to open it. |
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Voyager2
Joined: 24 Apr 2013
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Please re-read my opening post. It clearly states that I'm trying to generate some positivity via shared thoughts on the forum and tells the reader exactly what thoughts might for example be included. It also acknowledges subjectivity. You didn't need to reply if you didn't wish. Please no angst. |
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edwardcatflap
Joined: 22 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Please re-read my opening post. It clearly states that I'm trying to generate some positivity |
I find French, Greek, Indian or any other ethnic foods, markets that sell sherry, pate, pastrami, ricotta cheese, specialty shops that sell cuban cigars, European pies, cold cuts or rye breads very positive and quality of life-enhancing, but you rejected SN's suggestions because they didn't suit your requirements, which you didn't tell us about in advance. That was my point |
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wanderkind
Joined: 01 Jan 2012
Location: Japan
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Voyager2 wrote: |
| Please re-read my opening post. It clearly states that I'm trying to generate some positivity |
That was your first mistake. 
I spent some time between contracts in Busan which made it seem quite lovely. Getting around on the subway was convenient and practically tranquil compared to the rat race of Seoul. The locals were very friendly and there were a lot of beautiful ocean-side walking paths. The air wasn't amazing, but...Korea. Maybe that was all still within the honeymoon period though.
The planned nature, open skyline, and plentiful green spaces in Songdo are phenomenal. Lots of room to breath. It's a bit like Jinju, but with hardly anyone living there. In terms of culture / entertainment it's pretty bland though. |
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bossface
Joined: 05 Aug 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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I'll bite. Working is a bit of a moving target, so I'll just go with living.
I've lived in a few places around Seoul and in satellite cities, but my favorite place was definitely Seongbuk gu, specifically at Sungshin Women's university station. Lots of good restaurants around (Indian, Vietnamese, sandwich joints, burger joints, sushi, pizza, and of course the usual Korean, including my all-time favorite ghetto BBQ joint with the best kimchi I've ever had). No real foreigner bars, but lots of friendly hofs that didn't require buying anju. It was really easy to get around as well, line 4 and a ton of blue buses were basically at my doorstep, and line 6 was a 10-15 minute walk. Daehangno was a 20 minute walk away, Itaewon was a 6,000 won cab ride. Good times. |
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missty
Joined: 19 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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I like where I am currently living in Jeongja, Bundang. Wide open streets. Nature and parks. Foreign food and twenty minutes to Gangnam. I like the peace and quiet here, but maybe thats just me.
I've lived in Seoul for a long time and moved around a lot, but Bundang is the only place thats made me stick around for longer than a year. |
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FDNY
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Cohiba = God |
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atwood
Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Bundang. |
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Enduro
Joined: 26 Apr 2014
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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| FDNY wrote: |
| Cohiba = FDNY |
Fixed that for you, short and bald. |
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Steelrails
Joined: 12 Mar 2009
Location: Earth, Solar System
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| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:52 am Post subject: |
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| Cohiba's rule is obsolete. Things have changed a lot since it was first posted. And do you really want to trust advice on where to live from someone who had a porn star, and an ugly one to boot, as their avatar? |
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Enduro
Joined: 26 Apr 2014
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| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 1:30 am Post subject: |
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| Steelrails wrote: |
| Cohiba's rule is obsolete. Things have changed a lot since it was first posted. And do you really want to trust advice on where to live from someone who had a porn star, and an ugly one to boot, as their avatar? |
This. And he bragged a few times about being in his 40s and still being able to "pull" K-girls in their 20s |
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happiness
Joined: 04 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:48 am Post subject: |
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| Masan. I had a great job and I dug the place alot. |
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