I understand how daunting it can be to begin planning a trip. That being said, trip planning is my absolute favorite thing to do… Hence the endless travel I partake in. I do, however, remember the stress that came about when I set out to plan a three month journey around Europe. It felt overwhelming to say the least. Regardless, I did it, and {for the most part – aside from forgetting to book accommodation in Dubrovnik, Croatia} it unfolded seamlessly. Today, I wanted to share how I spent my two weeks in Italy in hopes that it may inspire to start planning your own adventure. Continue Reading
2 WEEK ITINERARY OF ITALY: ROME, FLORENCE, TUSCANY, VENICE, & CINQUE TERRE
RECOLLECTIONS EN ROUTE: WHERE TO FIND THE BEST PIZZA IN THE WORLD
“Authentic Italian food is unlike anything you’ll ever taste”, they said. “Once you have mozzarella in Italy, you’ll never be the same”, they said. “Italy is home to the best pizza in the world“, they said. Were they right? Continue Reading
WHERE TO STAY IN CINQUE TERRE, ITALY
I was hesitant to draft this post simply because there are so many like it in the blogosphere. Everyone has an opinion on which of the five villages to stay in during a visit to Cinque Terre. And more often than not, you can find a blog post {or hundreds} stating the pros and cons of each. With that in mind, I decided to keep it short and quick. Continue Reading
RECOLLECTIONS EN ROUTE: JULIE AND JULIA {AND ME}
Last night I watched Julie and Julia for the very first time. Before hopping into my {extremely uncomfortable} twin size bed, I wasn’t too sure what to expect. I knew the film was about Julia Child… and some woman named Julie. I knew Meryl Streep played the lead. And I knew my mom liked it. What I didn’t realize was that the entire film centered around one woman’s blog. If I wasn’t interested before {let’s be real, cooking is quite low on my radar in terms of relevancy to my life}, I certainly was now. Continue Reading
How to Live and Work Abroad {Realistically}
The number one question I get from friends and family curious about my lifestyle is, “How do you constantly get to travel?” It’s a fair question since I have traveled abroad to over 25 countries {and lived in four of them} since graduating from university five years ago. That being said, I’m not some fancy “Instagram Influencer” getting paid to see the world. In fact, more often than not, I’m living on a shoestring budget. I have, however, made travel my number one priority in life. Continue Reading
VIDEO: SOUTH KOREA VLOG 8
It’s officially been 4 months since I moved to South Korea. I’ve collected random footage over the last couple of weeks including hiking Palgongsan Mountain to Gatbawi in Daegu and traveling back to Busan with my partner in crime. Continue Reading
10 Things to Know Before Teaching English in South Korea
Previously, I shared a post explaining 10 things the EPIK program fails to tell you before you begin teaching in South Korea. Now I am here to share the things EPIK does tell you prior to arriving in Korea, and during orientation, that you should pay close attention to.
The Most Insta-Worthy Cafes in Busan, South Korea
Whenever I visit a new city, it is always one of my goals to scope out the trendiest, chicest, most Instagrammable restaurants and cafes. A majority of traveling consists of eating and drinking, and since white wine {and wine in general} is basically non-existent here in Korea, I’ve turned to iced lattes this spring and summer. It’s safe to say, over the last few months cafe hopping has become a specialty of mine. Surprisingly Korea has the most Insta-worthy cafes I’ve ever been to, and that includes Europe and the Americas. Continue Reading
VIDEO: BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA
I recently visited Korea’s second largest city located along the coast: Busan. I packed a lot into two days, though barely scratched the surface of things to do in Busan. Some of the highlights include Gamcheon Cultural Village, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Haeundae Beach, Jagalchi Fish Market, and Waveon Coffee. I loved it so much, I plan to return this weekend. Hope you enjoy!
BUSAN GAMCHEON CULTURE VILLAGE: A PHOTO DIARY
The first location I visited upon arrival to Busan, South Korea was the Gamcheon Culture Village. People refer to the Gamcheon Culture Village as the ‘Santorini’ or ‘Machu Picchu’ of Korea. I had seen so many images sprawled across social media and my camera was itching to start snapping the moment I stepped foot into the village. Continue Reading