Culips Everyday English Podcast

Bonus episode #138 – Epic winter hike

Mar 2, 2025
Join Andrew as he recounts his thrilling winter hike in Taebaek, South Korea, with amusing chaos in the morning leading to unforeseen mountain challenges. Discover the beautiful snowy trails, the local hospitality, and tasty delicacies enjoyed along the way. New vocabulary and idiomatic expressions pop up naturally, helping to enhance your English skills. Plus, get a taste of Korean culture and community as they navigate this adventurous journey with humor and camaraderie.
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Hiking Trip to Taebaek

  • Andrew and Luke took a spur-of-the-moment hiking trip to Taebaek, South Korea.
  • Taebaek is the highest and smallest city in South Korea, known for Taebaek Mountain (Taebaeksan).
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Chaotic Bus Ride

  • They took a 3+ hour bus ride, falling asleep and being woken by a ringing phone.
  • The phone belonged to a passenger who left it on the bus causing a chaotic scene.
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Bag Storage Savior

  • Upon arriving, they couldn't find lockers for their bags at the bus or train station.
  • A kind lady at the tourism office offered to watch their bags, saving the day.
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