What We Miss I had to make sure I asked a few friends in Korea on this one to give a true perspective. These are in no particular order – except the #1 of Family and Friends. #1 – Family and Friends. Yes, this is the obvious one, but it is hard on all of us here. Sometimes it feels like things are rolling along, meeting a few people and such, and then you have something go wrong, and you really crave the comforts of home. It can also be as simple as enjoying time somewhere in Korea, but even the happiness makes you think about the great times with your friends back home. Missing special days such as Christmas with the family is tough. We also know how hard it is on our friends and family. Our Parents - Randy/Cindy and Robert/Mira Driving a car – While it is an option for us in Korea, few of us decide to justify the expense. The seemingly crazy drivers also make it less tempting. Playing golf – Also an option here, but the prices can be steep at most nice courses. Cheese – The quality of most cheese here is quite low. Better cheese can be bought, but the price is high. Easy communication – Although we can get by, I often just wish I could chat with the people in my neighborhood about the Korean culture more easily. Kraft Dinner – We can get a no-name macaroni and cheese at Costco, but I still miss the real thing. Good quality bread – We have recently found a bakery, with one nice bread we enjoy, but for the most part, Korea has white corn bread. It is ok, but not like a nice multi-grain bread. Steak on the BBQ – With the price of beef here, it is not too tempting. A trip to Costco can help fix the urges for better value. Canadian sunsets, especially on the lake. Planning ahead (lack of) – This can be frustrating, but it always seems to work out in the end, so we’re doing better at just accepting it as a different way of doing things. Variety of decent frozen food options or “instant” food options – The frozen food section even in the large department stores is very small compared to most western supermarkets. Spending time with friends or family on a boat on the lake fishing. Some other things friends mentioned they miss from home Licorice Macaroons OB tampons Western brand toothpaste Old Navy Superstore Bounty Chocolate bars English magazines © Copyright 2006, JADi Services. All Rights Reserved. All Prices are in US Currency.	About Korea    English Newsletters      Why Korea    The Basics    FAQ's    Why Gwangju?    Money    What we Love    What we Miss    Korea as a couple    Raising a baby    Entertainment Options    Fitness    Housing in Korea    Health    Grocery shopping    Dining out    Drinking    Korea Useful Links    Checklist TeachESLKorea    Welcome    Our Process    E2 Visa Process      Personalized Job Search    Job board    Apply now    Money Teaching    Teaching Photos    What are Hogwans?    What do I teach?    Sample Shedules    Visa information    Useful Teaching Links Our Picture Gallery Please email Questions to TeachESLKorea@Gmail.com.