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[Spike]

I'll be heading back to Korea in a couple weeks. I have some space in my luggage, so I'm wondering what people recommend I bring back with me. I'm drawing a blank presently, and figure that a list would be useful for others as well, whether they me a newbie or a seasoned vet.

[FriendlyDaegu]

Green tabasco for my breakfast eggs, please.


Thank you.

[furtakk]

Cadbury Dairy Milk and Reese Cups.

[transmogrifier]

I would suggest any OTC medicine that you like, for headaches, stomachaches, flu, allergies etc.

[dairyairy]

Pop Tarts
Cocoa and Fruit Pebbles
chili powder
Sloppy Joe mix
Hooters hot sauce
Crystal Light

[IPayInCash]

Personally I think if you can't think up of anything, it means you were doing just fine without it in Korea.

Literally the only thing I bring from "home" is deoderant. Despite what people say the selection in Korea is still piss poor, and even though everyone says it's at Watson's I still have yet to see it there despite browsing multiple locations.

It's in Itaewon on 400% markup, so deodorant is a good choice.

Outside of that just pack your favorite snacks that you can't fine in Korea. Most of everything a Westerner needs can now be found here. I still get a chuckle when newbs bring bedsheets and towels to Korea like they're going to a distant planet or something.

[transmogrifier]

Yes, deodorant! Korean selection is terrible.

[Janny]

IPayInCash is right...if you're at a loss for ideas, then you're doing fine in Korea. Good on ya.

Me....imperative: anti-perspirant, powdered sauce mixes, HP sauce, S&V and ketchup chips (yes, Canadian) and chocolate bars / candy. And loooots of T1s!

Also, a nice soft cotton pillow case. Mom shipped over a decent down pillow lol

[Drew345]

instant pudding
salad dressing mix
cotton socks
tennis shoes from Sports Authority
blue jeans from target
dockers from JC penney
new set of sheets
some letter size paper

[dairyairy]

Louisiana Fish Fry, especially the one with lemon flavoring. It goes great with fish. They have it in almost every store. Not available in Korea.

http://louisianafishfry.elsstore.com/view/product/?id=18741&cid=2057

[Old fat expat]

my sanity

[Who's Your Daddy?]

Maybe another criminal background check. Seriously, just in case!

[dairyairy]

[Old fat expat]

[Nolos]

sleeping pills, tons of taco seasoning, and other herbs/spices/seasonings you may need that is not offered in this country.