www.youloveit.com is back!

Hello,

Just a quick link to a classified site for buying/selling/personals/jobs in Korea:

http://www.youloveit.com

If you are trying to have a moving out sale or if you are looking to buy a bike, computer, books, or whatever, good place to look!

If you are looking for a job or private lessons, there are sections for that too.

The site has had a makeover, so it's much easier to use. Enjoy!

http://www.youloveit.com

Party in Hongdae on Sept 1st...you should be there

Hello!

So, there are a lot of people who have arrived over the summer, and
there are a lot of people who will be heading back home in September
and October.

Thus, it's the perfect time to have a party!

This is going to be a real simple one. We're just looking at getting
together in Hongdae on the evening of Saturday, Sept 1st.

I was thinking of heading to Tin Pan 2, as that seems to be a popular
place for cheap drinks and dancing. But, that has not been 100%
confirmed. If you have a different idea, please let us know at our
Facebook group, Access South Korea Now.

At this point, we are just aiming for a night at the clubs. But,
if you would like to get together first for dinner somewhere, again,
let's discuss that on the Facebook group.

So, if you are in for a night out in Hongdae on Sept 1st, please
sign up at http://www.asknow.ca/events.aspx so we know how many
people to expect.

Also, invite as many friends as you like. Nothing formal going on,
so the more the merrier. We will send out an email with more details
on time and place once we get closer to Sept 1st, so be sure to sign
up early so as not to miss out on the info.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Jason

Hong Kong is fun

So, we went for a trip to Hong Kong last week and had a great time!

It's a good reminder that when in Korea, it's pretty easy to hop on a plane with short notice and for little money be in another country.

Hong Kong is a good option for English teachers in Korea because the flight is only about 3 hours, it's no problem to get a visa, and it's one of the cheapest flights you can get.

Here are a few things to remember:

1. You'll have to get a re-entry visa before leaving at immigration. If you're planning on doing several trips throughout the year, go for the multiple re-entry and spend 50,000 won to have unlimited re-entry, as opposed to spending 30,000 won every trip.

2. If you are getting a package with hotel, try to make sure your hotel is closer to the Hong Kong Island area. We had our hotel up north at the end of the subway line, and although it was fine, it was out of the way for everywhere we wanted to go.

3. Don't be satisfied unless you pay at least 50% off of the prices they quote for clothes, watches, bags etc... at the markets. You really can get good deals. Also, they may take you up to the "special warehouses" which are places up in apartments behind the market. Seems a bit sketchy at first, but it's part of the fun. Of course this is all about the not so authentic watches, Luis Vuitton bags and other goods.

4. The Octopus card is a good deal for getting around. You can use it for the express train to and from the airport, and you can use it for subway/bus etc...

5. From my estimate, taxis seem to be even cheaper in Hong Kong than in Korea. Sweet!

Those are a few tips on a quick trip to Hong Kong. It really is something you can do for a weekend trip and you'll have enough time to see and do enough that it makes it feel like it was worth the trip.

Later!

Jason