5/14 Talk about what Koreans call "pensions"

Many Koreans go on quick weekend trips to something called "pensions."
* go on a trip: 여행을 가다
cf> overnight trip

Many Americans may scratch their heads at the word, because to them, "pension" refers to retirement money.
* retirement money: 퇴직금
* scratch one's head: 의아해하다.

A "pension" in Korea refers to a vacation cabin or cottage.
* vacation cabin: 휴양 별장

All of the popular vacation spots offer a wide range of pensions.
ex> He's a jack of all trades with a wide range of skills.

These pensions are cozy and feel more like home compared to a typical motel room.
* cozy: 아늑한, homy, comfy
ex> Your home feels so cozy that I feel as if I'm in my own home.

Most of them have barbeque grills with patios.
* patio: 일종의 테라스

The best thing about pensions is that they don't cost that much either.
ex> The new version doesn't cost that much more than the old one.


@ You have to take your chances.  어느 정도 모험을 할 필요가 있어.