Visiting (Dignitary!) Vegetarian/ American Thanksgiving
Hello! I’ve noticed a growing number of folks signing onto this website (can anyone make it interactive. . . ie, add a forum where people could contribute and discuss without going through me?! the guy who makes my website lives in Canada now, and isn’t even veggie, just a friend, so I’d feel bad asking him. . . as he’s done so much already!). . .
Anyway, on Friday, Nov 23, George Jacobs (bio follows) is coming into town, giving a talk Saturday at the Daejeon-Cheonan chapter of KOTESOL’s Global Issue’s Conference in Asan. As he’s interested in vegetarianism, I’m planning to meet with him for some touring in Seoul before he heads to Asan. On Sat we’re hoping to do a veggie dinner in Asan. Anyone interested?
Also, as I get off Thurs afternoon, I was thinking of heading to Seoul then. If someone can host, I’d love to do a vegetarian meal for Thanksgiving (USA) on Thursday. I would arrive in Seoul about 6, depending on where you lived, but maybe a latish dinner if people are interested. I am dying to do a “Turkey” made of vegetarian items. . . like a squash body with carrot feet, corn feathers, etc!! I’d be happy to supervise/do the cooking if someone could offer the space to host!
Dr George Jacobs – www.georgejacobs.net - has long been involved in Global Issues, writing books, publishing articles, doing workshops, helping to found TESOLers for Social Responsibility, and formerly serving as its newsletter editor. His main areas of interest with Global Issues are cooperative learning, environmental education, and the welfare of our fellow animals. Originally from the U.S., he also taught in Thailand, China, and Central America before settling in Singapore in 1993.
on January 27th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
hello! my name is T, and i’ve been a vegan since i got back from Korea. I lived there for over a year and i’m hoping to go back this year. However, i know it might be slightly more difficult to be a vegan in Korea than it is in Hawaii. This site is great!
I lived in Chuncheon though, and i’m thinking about going back to that area unless i get a job offer in another area, but i was wondering if you knew of any really good places to live for vegans ?
on January 27th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Hi T (short name!!)
I would really have to recommend Seoul if you want to be vegan and eat out! But as Chuncheon is pretty close (2 hours, and down to 45 minutes when/if the high speed rail goes through) it’s do-able!! Seoul isn’t a bad place to live, but Chuncheon is pretty nice– much smaller and beautiful and chill. . .
This time, pack your luggage with all those luxury items that may be problematic obtaining in Korea (e-mail me if you’re not sure). . . figure on trips to Seoul 1-2 times a month for grocery shopping and dining out at well-known vegan places. . . you can buy so many fresh fruits and veggies– make your own chipattis/tortillas stovetop. . .
on February 1st, 2008 at 2:50 pm
thanks! what is your email? i am really interested in knowing places that i could shop at and things that i might need that i can’t get in Korea. Although i did live there for 14 months, i can’t remember what they didn’t have
. thanks so much!
on February 3rd, 2008 at 6:53 pm
soniasworldimports-at-yahoo.com
check out the links for some ideas of shopping, though you can find so much these days at E-mart, Carrefour. . .