As my departure from South Korea gets closer and closer with each passing day, I become an emotional wreck. This year meant more to me than I could have anticipated. I’m grateful I’m able to realize the impact South Korea left on me before I’m gone for good. This way, I am able to fully appreciate the remaining moments I do have. Today I’m sharing the things I will miss most after I leave Korea.
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10 Things I Will Miss About Living in South Korea
My Advice to EPIK Teachers in Daegu, South Korea
When I found out I would be placed in Daegu, South Korea, a wave of relief came over me. While it was my third choice of location {after Seoul and Busan}, I knew it was the most realistic option in terms of my lack of teaching experience. If you’ve applied with EPIK, and received placement in Daegu, I have a few pieces of advice for you.
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How To Take Your Own Solo Travel Photos
I always love to hear how other solo travelers get their most epic shots for their blogs, Instagram feeds, etc. I can promise you that those images that appear to be effortless, most definitely took a lot of behind the scenes work. I’m here to explain my personal process when it comes to taking solo travel photos.
Recollections En Route: Welcoming 2019 in Seoul
I previously drafted two different “New Year” posts, but neither of them really captured the essence of the past year. I finally came to the conclusion that no amount of words typed in a blog post will be able to explain what the past year has meant to me. But alas, I feel the need to say something as we head into 2019.
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Video: Christmas in South Korea + the Last Week of School
This week I celebrated Christmas in South Korea. While it wasn’t filled with the normal traditions I experience at home, it was meaningful nonetheless. I can also say I survived my first year teaching English in South Korea! I am so proud of my little kiddies and taken aback by how much I’ve grown to care for them. With only a month left in South Korea, I plan to make the most of every moment. Coming up next, I’ll be ringing in the New Year in Seoul with some of my favorite humans.
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Is South Korea Safe? An American Expat Weighs In
“You’re moving to South Korea? As in North Korea’s neighbor? Isn’t South Korea dangerous? What will you do if North Korea attacks? Don’t you watch the news? South Korea is not safe.” These were only a handful of responses I received when I told people I was moving to South Korea.
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How to Renew Your American Passport in South Korea
I recently came across a predicament here in South Korea that left me clueless. My passport still had a few blank pages left, but my upcoming visas required usage of all of them. Therefore, I became a bit nervous about my 2019 travel plans. Would I have enough empty spaces for all of my future stamps in Asia? Would I even be allowed to enter {insert country here} without any blank passport pages? I decided it was time to say good-bye to my old friend, and welcome a newer, thicker companion.
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10 Things the World Can Learn from South Korea
Honestly, I didn’t know much about South Korea before I moved here from the states. Suddenly, I found myself in a new country, with a new language, and a completely new culture. As I reflect on the last year, I feel an overwhelming amount of gratitude towards my new home. This hasn’t always been the case, as you can read about here. Either way, I feel like South Korea can teach the world a thing or two. It definitely taught me my fair share.
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50 Photos to Inspire you to Visit Japan
My absolute favorite aspect of traveling, is capturing a country through the lens of my Nikon D3300. Sure, I enjoy meeting fellow travelers abroad, and I live for the moments that take my breath away. But I can’t explain the pure joy the overcomes me when I sit down, and insert my SD card after a trip. Just me?
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Why Japan Failed to Meet my Expectations
I have a confession to make: I wasn’t blown away by Japan. But my reasoning for this is quite simple.
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