If I told you there was an independent republic on a tiny island near Seoul—inland, not on the ocean—would you be surprised?
Read MoreWhile there were a few more restrictions due to the pandemic, Daecheon beach was still open for those masked-up vacationers.
Read MorePart of my Daejeon Highlights series. While KAIST is a stressful place to attend, there’s a few things to love. Like cherry blossoms!
Read MorePart of my Jeju series. The Snoopy Garden is a not just a cash grab. I wish I’d say I wasn’t surprised by that (so cynical) but I was.
Read MorePart of my Jeju series. February is prime orange season in Korea. What’s better than fresh citrus and cute puppies?
Read MorePart of my Jeju series. I can’t recommend Chocolate Land…unless you’re just really into Johnny Depp.
Read MorePart of my Jeju series. We went to Jeju’s own little island—Udo. The quickest way to my lil travel heart is a bike ride through some green scenery.
Read MorePart of my Jeju series. Green tea lotions, ice cream, and tea paraphernalia. And of course, lush green tea fields.
Read MorePart of my Jeju series. Double-masked, and covered in sanitizer, we carefully plotted our course to watch the sunrise on the water.
Read MorePart of my Jeju series. The Bunker de Lumières is a digital art installation. The music swells, and it takes you into Van Gogh’s work, swirling and swimming.
Read MoreIs Korea expensive? What’s up with the free rent? Here’s my breakdown of how much I spend per month as an English teacher in Korea.
Read MoreLast Saturday my friends and I decided to do a little (read: long) Halloween hike. We settled on Gyeryongsan 계룡산.
Read MoreCheonan is a little town that’s home to the Independence Hall of Korea (독립기념관). Here are my favorite photos.
Read MoreHow does Daegu compare to last time? How has it changed since the outbreak?
Read MoreMy friend coined the phrase “Alternative Andong”—the side you don’t see. The sleepy bit of Korea that isn’t as glamorous as the streets of Gangnam.
Read MoreI’d heard my coteachers talk about Korea’s third biggest city and its infamous makchang (막창). So, naturally, it’d always been my goal to return to Daegu.
Read MoreIf there’s one concern I hear my family most, it’s how well I’m able to eat here in Korea. Here’s my tips about Korean food and food culture.
Read MoreIt's been around 4 months since I moved to Daejeon, South Korea. It is now finally time for me to make a tour of my apartment.
Read MoreLast Tuesday was Hangeul Day, so I thought it would be best to spend my day off enjoying some traditional Korean sights on such a traditional holiday.
Read MoreHow's it been, in my own words? Exciting, terrifying, so busy.
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