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ValBusan1 @ValBusan1 (55) • South Korea 30 Jun 10

Hi all, I have lived in Asia for 10 years, so if anyone is thinking of Japan or South Korea as a destination let me know. Or anyone who has lived/visited in either place is welcome to chip in your opinions and experiences.

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ValBusan1 Hehehe that is interesting. I guess it is natural to develop an 'accent'. People here tell me they can't understand people from Seoul very easily. I can hardly speak although I understand some things. They seem quite particular about accent and intonation -...

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ValBusan1 @ValBusan1 (55) • South Korea 4 Jul 10

I just read a story online, about a Uk man whose 25 year old partner just had a baby! Do you think this is reasonable? I can't post the link as I am too new but I am sure you can find it. He has several groen up kids already...

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ValBusan1 For sure. I have nothing against anyone finding personal happiness- whatever their age. I equally couldn't care that his partner is a third of his age. If they get on well and are happy that is their business. BUT...and it is a big but...kids have no choice...

5 Jul 10

ValBusan1 @ValBusan1 (55) • South Korea 3 Jul 10

Hi all, When I lived in Japan I often went to the small sushi shops where you sit at a central counter and the fish comes past you on a conveyor. (Kaiten sushi-think I have the spelling right or at least close). I like this...

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ValBusan1 Galena, thanks for the response and the food for thought (pardon the pun). I don't eat anything that lived in a shell so no oysters for me. I don't know why - just makes me feel funny to eat anything in this category! I agree 100% with the cruelty...

5 Jul 10

jak2010 @jak2010 (1550) • Papua New Guinea 1 Jul 10

I am thinking to obtain a debit card from my local bank for my coming overseas trip to Australia. However, I do not know the difference between the two, debit and credit card and which one is a better one to use or operate. I just...

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ValBusan1 Jak - glad to be of help. Information is power so good to read as much as you can. Sleepylittlerose - I totally like your idea. Problem for me is that I live in Asia and there is less concern with security. In part this is because there is less theft and...

5 Jul 10

santosmarichris @santosmarichris (1849) • Philippines 4 Jul 10

Ohh, how could I resist??? Every time I open a snack, or merely a sound of a plastic my pet Sam comes near me and checks it out. And if it's food, she'll go begging. Lol. Her tail wags crazily, her eyes seems...

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ValBusan1 Awww I bet Sam is really cute. I would love another dog but sadly have no space or time. I will try to have another in the future though. I like to own a bigger dog so need a bigger place. My friend has had to pay two visits to the vet recently afetr her...

4 Jul 10

santosmarichris @santosmarichris (1849) • Philippines 4 Jul 10

Ohh, how could I resist??? Every time I open a snack, or merely a sound of a plastic my pet Sam comes near me and checks it out. And if it's food, she'll go begging. Lol. Her tail wags crazily, her eyes seems...

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ValBusan1 Bellapop I agree totally - fish are smart. So don't think you are silly at all ;) I had 5 as a child and would 'pet' them (underwater of course lol). I think it is perfectly possible to make relationships with them as with any other pet. My friend has...

4 Jul 10

ValBusan1 @ValBusan1 (55) • South Korea 4 Jul 10

I just read a story online, about a Uk man whose 25 year old partner just had a baby! Do you think this is reasonable? I can't post the link as I am too new but I am sure you can find it. He has several groen up kids already...

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ValBusan1 Good point. I will have to go back and re-read the article, but I don't think he is especially wealthy. What creeps me out is that they first met when the old guy HAD A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE GIRLS MOTHER!!! Ummmm, so when he passes will her Mum be around...

4 Jul 10

ValBusan1 @ValBusan1 (55) • South Korea 4 Jul 10

I just read a story online, about a Uk man whose 25 year old partner just had a baby! Do you think this is reasonable? I can't post the link as I am too new but I am sure you can find it. He has several groen up kids already...

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ValBusan1 Yes I agree with what you say. It is really irresponsible to make a choice to have a baby when you know you can't have a good run at bringing it up. I think the story is being panned with the 'impossible love has no barriers' angle - and sadly babies are...

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ValBusan1 @ValBusan1 (55) • South Korea 30 Jun 10

Hi all, I have lived in Asia for 10 years, so if anyone is thinking of Japan or South Korea as a destination let me know. Or anyone who has lived/visited in either place is welcome to chip in your opinions and experiences.

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ValBusan1 Hi and thanks for the response. Is the Inchon you mean the place also famous for pottery? I know there is the Incheon werw the airport is and then another on the blue line in Seoul, the last is in Gyeongi area. You should def come back and visit. Mind...

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santosmarichris @santosmarichris (1849) • Philippines 4 Jul 10

Ohh, how could I resist??? Every time I open a snack, or merely a sound of a plastic my pet Sam comes near me and checks it out. And if it's food, she'll go begging. Lol. Her tail wags crazily, her eyes seems...

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ValBusan1 Your story reminded me of when I worked with little children in a nursery. Everytime I went in I would go to the large goldfish tank in the lobby and get close to the glass...saying "hi fishies". Of course the fish would all crowd round my face and open and...

4 Jul 10

ValBusan1 @ValBusan1 (55) • South Korea 3 Jul 10

Hi all, When I lived in Japan I often went to the small sushi shops where you sit at a central counter and the fish comes past you on a conveyor. (Kaiten sushi-think I have the spelling right or at least close). I like this...

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ValBusan1 Oooh I never thought of that. Everyone I have been too has been arranged so the chef(s) are in the centre and so new dishes get added randomly. You can also order a plate if what you want is not there. Good to have something with two entrances, if you...

4 Jul 10

ValBusan1 @ValBusan1 (55) • South Korea 3 Jul 10

Hi all, When I lived in Japan I often went to the small sushi shops where you sit at a central counter and the fish comes past you on a conveyor. (Kaiten sushi-think I have the spelling right or at least close). I like this...

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ValBusan1 Wow that does sound expensive, and would be more now I am sure. In Japan you get two pieces per plate, it was always around 100 yen for the cheapest (trying to work it out to pounds.... maybe around 50p or so.) Of course the prices were varying but I never...

4 Jul 10

ValBusan1 @ValBusan1 (55) • South Korea 3 Jul 10

Hi all, When I lived in Japan I often went to the small sushi shops where you sit at a central counter and the fish comes past you on a conveyor. (Kaiten sushi-think I have the spelling right or at least close). I like this...

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ValBusan1 Hi Galena, yum you have made me even hungrier! I am British too, though I rarely get to visit the UK and never go to London. Perhaps I will be tempted now :) I agree with you - the circular motion is almost hypnotic ey and the chefs are so skilled. Were...

3 Jul 10

ValBusan1 @ValBusan1 (55) • South Korea 3 Jul 10

Hi all, When I lived in Japan I often went to the small sushi shops where you sit at a central counter and the fish comes past you on a conveyor. (Kaiten sushi-think I have the spelling right or at least close). I like this...

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ValBusan1 OOOh nice. What kind did you make? Was it easy? I have seen people do it of course but never tried myself. I know you need some kind of vinegar for the rice - which is too much trouble to find here in Korea hehhee. I hardly eat sushi these days but I am...

3 Jul 10

jak2010 @jak2010 (1550) • Papua New Guinea 1 Jul 10

I am thinking to obtain a debit card from my local bank for my coming overseas trip to Australia. However, I do not know the difference between the two, debit and credit card and which one is a better one to use or operate. I just...

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ValBusan1 Sleepylittlerose that is great advice. I am paranoid about security as my hubbies banl card was stolen and used at an ATM a long time ago. He was the type to eat his PIN notification but the bank were convinced he must have recorded it somewhere on the...

2 Jul 10

laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 30 Jun 10

China is hiring token foreigners. You could make $50 to $300. Just for being a pretty face. They supply your name and story, you get paid, dinner and accommodations. Not a bad gig. It is very prestigious for companies to have a...

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ValBusan1 I see your points, but 44 dollars goes a long way in China. I expect the food and hotel would be swish too. There are many foreigners with work permits there who would be happy to make something extra, I am sure. I did side work in Japan when I lived...

2 Jul 10

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ValBusan1 @ValBusan1 (55) • South Korea 30 Jun 10

Hi all, I have lived in Asia for 10 years, so if anyone is thinking of Japan or South Korea as a destination let me know. Or anyone who has lived/visited in either place is welcome to chip in your opinions and experiences.

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ValBusan1 If you want the BEST Mount Fuji/hot springs experience when you visit I recommend Hakone. You can take a supercool train from Tokyo, takes about 90 minutes. There is an all day or 2 day ticket available which covers the fast train and then a heap of other...

2 Jul 10

ValBusan1 @ValBusan1 (55) • South Korea 2 Jul 10

Hi all, Looking for some advice from experienced posters here. I just got a rejection message from the person who posted a task on the site. That is fair enough - what puzzles me is that the reason given is 'the article has...

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ValBusan1 Ok, I tried to reply (via the 'respond to this message' link but I cannot. I must be friends with the user before I can respond. So here I am feeling frustrated and, to be honest, a little bit cheated.

2 Jul 10

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