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  • (Encore) All I Wanna Do is Cry and Eat Mushroom Pasta

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    In this episode my friends and I are going to the Cry Ground concert. We'll hang out in Hongdae and then practice our fork-twirling as we indulge in some vegan deliciousness!

    🗣️Mentions (Instagram):
    The Cry Ground: @officialthecry
    Dream House: dreamguesthouse.co.kr
    Ferments: @ferments.seoul
    formerly Café Yoho: @work.sobetter

    📸 Podcast with Visuals!
    To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below.
    https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e16-encore-all-i-wanna-do-is-cry-and-eat-mushroom-pasta

    🇰🇷 Learn Korean with me!

    First, you’ll see the English word/phrase then you’ll see the translation into Hangul (Korean characters).  Romanization will help with pronunciation.  Here we go…

    English: Pasta
    Korean/Hangul: 파스타
    Romanization: paseuta

    English: Train
    Korean/Hangul: 기차
    Romanization: gicha

    English: Concert
    Korean/Hangul: 콘서트
    Romanization: konssoteu

    Thank you for listening and showing me love!

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    Behind the Scenes...

    Audio Engineering: blueB
    Intro/Outro music:  Sage Holt Hall

    That's a wrap!
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    16 min
  • Holidaze part 2

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    In this episode school’s out for wintahhhh!

    🗣️Mentions (Instagram):

    Paradise City @paradisecity_seoul

    Wood Mellow @wood_mellow

    KYLDN Social Club @kyldnsocialclub

    Hanah Zo (soap) @hanahzo


    📸 Podcast with Visuals!
    To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below.
    https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e15-holidaze-part-2

    🇰🇷 Learn Korean with me!
    First, you’ll see the English word/phrase then you’ll see the translation into Hangul (Korean characters).  Romanization will help with pronunciation.  Here we go...

    English: dog
    Korean/Hangul: 개
    Romanization: gae

    English: cat
    Korean/Hangul: 고양이
    Romanization:  goyangi

    English: horse
    Korean/Hangul: 말
    Romanization: mal

    Thank you for listening and showing me love!

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    Behind the Scenes...

    Audio Engineering: blueB
    Intro/Outro music:  Sage Holt Hall

    That's a wrap!
    ✈️

    16 min
  • Holidaze part 1

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    In this episode it is getting cold outside but we’re staying warm with fun holiday hangouts and binge watching Netflix.

    🗣️Mentions (Instagram):

    KYLDN Social Club @kyldnsocialclub

    꽃 피는 산골 (Bloom Pub) : @bloom_pub

    Le Franc Rooftop : @lefrancrooftop


    📸 Podcast with Visuals!
    To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below.
    https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e14-holidaze-part-1

    🇰🇷 Learn Korean with me!
    First, you’ll see the English word/phrase then you’ll see the translation into Hangul (Korean characters).  Romanization will help with pronunciation.  Here we go...

    English: mountain
    Korean/Hangul: 산
    Romanization: san

    English: cloudy
    Korean/Hangul: 흐린
    Romanization:  heurin

    English: winter
    Korean/Hangul: 겨울
    Romanization: gyoul

    Thank you for listening and showing me love!

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    Behind the Scenes...

    Audio Engineering: blueB
    Intro/Outro music:  Sage Holt Hall

    That's a wrap!
    ✈️

    19 min
  • Korean Culture: Saving Face

    WELCOME to "Expat Express" - your quick dose of inspiration, information and all things Second Act. In these brief episodes I might take a poll, offer my pov about life abroad or spill some travel tea. 

    Expat Express: Korean Culture: Saving Face

    📸 To see the pictures that correspond to this episode click the link below:
    https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e13-korean-culture-saving-face

    If you currently live or lived/worked in Korea you may have recognized this cultural phenomenon. Chime in with your experience and let us know.

    You can text your answer to the show by FAN MAIL click the link ABOVE 

    OR post your answer on Instagram  @secondactexpat 

    Thank you for listening and showing me love!

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    Behind the Scenes...

    Audio Engineering: blueB
    Intro/Outro music:  Sage Holt Hall

    That's a wrap!
    ✈️

    5 min
  • Puff. Sip. Nibble. Beg!

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    In this episode the crew is headed to a sexy speakeasy but who among these friends will be met with something sinister?

    🗣️Mentions (Instagram):

    De La Mano Cigar Lounge @delamano_seoul

    Commi Chicken #콤미치킨


    📸 Podcast with Visuals!
    To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below.
    https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e12-puff-sip-nibble-beg

    🇰🇷 Learn Korean with me!
    First, you’ll see the English word/phrase then you’ll see the translation into Hangul (Korean characters).  Romanization will help with pronunciation.  Here we go...

    English: English teacher
    Korean/Hangul: 영어선생님
    Romanization: yongosonsaengnim

    English: beg
    Korean/Hangul: 구걸하다
    Romanization: gugolhada

    English: fish
    Korean/Hangul: 물고기
    Romanization: mulkkogi

    Thank you for listening and showing me love!

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    Behind the Scenes...

    Audio Engineering: blueB
    Intro/Outro music:  Sage Holt Hall

    That's a wrap!
    ✈️

    19 min
  • Lush, Lights & Liquor

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    In this episode my friends and I head to the mall and come together for a wet and wild time at my place. Open class is finally over! Woooo!

    🗣️Mentions (Instagram):

    Lush @lushkorea

    Liquor Store 가자주류상일역점

    Starfield Mall/Hanam @starfield.official

    Among Us Gameplay on YouTube by Various Gamers

    Disguised Toast

    Sykunno

    Valkyrae

    Hafu

    Jack Septiceye


    📸 Podcast with Visuals!
    To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below.
    https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e11-lush-lights-and-liquor

    🇰🇷 Learn Korean with me!
    First, you’ll see the English word/phrase then you’ll see the translation into Hangul (Korean characters).  Romanization will help with pronunciation.  Here we go...

    English: Autumn/Fall
    Korean/Hangul: 가을
    Romanization: gaeul

    English: Water
    Korean/Hangul: 물
    Romanization: mul

    English: Stress
    Korean/Hangul: 스트레스
    Romanization: seuteuresseu

    Thank you for listening and showing me love!

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    Behind the Scenes...

    Audio Engineering: blueB
    Intro/Outro music:  Sage Holt Hall

    That's a wrap!
    ✈️

    22 min
  • Would You Rather: South Korea Edition

    WELCOME to "Expat Express" - your quick dose of inspiration, information and all things Second Act. In these brief episodes I might take a poll, offer my pov about life abroad or spill some travel tea. 

    Expat Express: Would You Rather: South Korea Edition

    📸 To see the pictures that correspond to this episode click the link below:
    https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e10-would-you-rather-south-korea-edition

    From June to August...

    Would you rather have perfect summer weather/no humidity but you are required to work a full day every Saturday

    OR

    for those three months endure extreme heat/humidity, regular downpours but you have free train passes to Busan or free tickets to Jeju every weekend?

    You can text your answer to the show by FAN MAIL click the link ABOVE 

    OR post your answer on Instagram  @secondactexpat 

    Thank you for listening and showing me love!

    Want MORE Second Act Expat?

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    www.secondactexpat.com

    Let's CONNECT!

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    Email: [email protected]

    Behind the Scenes...

    Audio Engineering: blueB
    Intro/Outro music:  Sage Holt Hall

    That's a wrap!
    ✈️

    4 min
  • Grand Opening! Grand Closing :(

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    In this episode friends meet, friends greet, more antics, and of course more yummy food. Also, things are amping up at school ...yikes!

    🗣️Mentions (Instagram):

    Lazy Farmers @lazyfarmers_

    Boogie Woogie @boogiewoogieseoul

    Casa Corona @casacoronaseoul

    Granhand @granhand_official


    📸 Podcast with Visuals!
    To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below.
    https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e9-grand-opening-grand-closing

    🇰🇷 Learn Korean with me!
    First, you’ll see the English word/phrase then you’ll see the translation into Hangul (Korean characters).  Romanization will help with pronunciation.  Here we go...

    English: Friend
    Korean/Hangul: 친구
    Romanization: chingu

    English: Laugh
    Korean/Hangul: 웃다
    Romanization: uttta

    English: Taxi
    Korean/Hangul: 택시
    Romanization: taekssi

    Thank you for listening and showing me love!

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    Email: [email protected]

    Behind the Scenes...

    Audio Engineering: blueB
    Intro/Outro music:  Sage Holt Hall

    That's a wrap!
    ✈️

    24 min
  • Easy Workload...Where?

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    In this episode I am settling into my new place, bonding with the other foreign teachers and getting real insight into the ins and outs of my new school.

    🗣️Mentions (Instagram):
    H& @h.ampersandc

    Sweet Pongdang (pink palace) @sweet.pongdang

    Dongdaemun Yupgi Tteokbokki @yupdduk_official

    Source: Local retail giant Daiso becomes fully Korean-owned.
    by No Kyung-min, The Korea Herald


    📸 Podcast with Visuals!
    To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below.
    https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e8-easy-workload-where

    🇰🇷 Learn Korean with me!
    First, you’ll see the English word/phrase then you’ll see the translation into Hangul (Korean characters).  Romanization will help with pronunciation.  Here we go...

    English: School
    Korean/Hangul: 학교
    Romanization: hakkkyo

    English: Picture/Photo
    Korean/Hangul: 사진
    Romanization: sajin

    English: Student
    Korean/Hangul: 학생
    Romanization: hakssaeng

    Thank you for listening and showing me love!

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    Behind the Scenes...

    Audio Engineering: blueB
    Intro/Outro music:  Sage Holt Hall

    That's a wrap!
    ✈️

    20 min
  • Welcome to Korea?

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    In this episode I'm back on Korean soil and it's soaking wet. The rain is pouring down and I’m feeling some kinda way.

    🗣️Mentions (Instagram):
    Kyochon Chicken @kyochon_official

    📸 Podcast with Visuals!
    To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below.
    https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e7-welcome-to-korea

    🇰🇷 Learn Korean with me!
    First, you’ll see the English word/phrase then you’ll see the translation into Hangul (Korean characters).  Romanization will help with pronunciation.  Here we go...

    English: Airplane
    Korean/Hangul: 비행기
    Romanization: bihaenggi

    English: Rain
    Korean/Hangul: 비
    Romanization: bi

    English: Apartment
    Korean/Hangul: 아파트
    Romanization: apateu

    Thank you for listening and showing me love!

    Want MORE Second Act Expat?

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    Behind the Scenes...

    Audio Engineering: blueB
    Intro/Outro music:  Sage Holt Hall

    That's a wrap!
    ✈️

    26 min

About Second Act Expat

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Second Act Expat host Stacy Bowie gives her listeners an authentic and often humorous look into what it's like living abroad.

From her time teaching English in South Korea to scouting out…