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I can’t speak for everyone when I write this post, but I can say dating my Korean boyfriend, Aaron is awesome. Do I love him because he’s Korean? Well, no. I love the part of him that is Korean because it makes our relationship unique. Like every couple, we had our ups and downs. You […] Read more…
It’s no secret I love many things about the Land of the Morning Calm. It has been a privilege to call South Korea home since 2015. I know it’s a hot spot destination for many around the globe due to Korean dramas, Korean music, and Korean food. What’s not to love about a peninsula full […] Read more…
Being in South Korea has been an incredible experience and I have loved every moment of it (well, almost every moment because living abroad isn’t without challenges). Since coming to the Land of the Morning Calm, I’ve had new misadventures and discovered an interesting culture completely different from the Japanese one I had become accustomed to. […] Read more…
What exactly is Buddha’s Birthday all about? Once upon a time, a prophecy was made about the Prince Siddhartha (now known as Buddha). According to legend, a great astronomer predicted, “The prince would become a great ruler or great holy man depending on the life he experiences outside the palace.” The king, determined his son […] Read more…
UPDATE: Cupcake Factory has closed down and no longer exists. When living or traveling in Asia, the search for good western food is a quest sometimes ending in disappointment or basking in an explosion of deliciousness. The journey for a good cupcake can be futile in Korea or Japan, but you must always try. Luckily, I […] Read more…
One of the best cultural experiences I have ever had in Korea is the traditional Korean Folk Village in Yongin. Just a small stop away from Seoul, transport yourself into the Joseon Era and experience daily life as it was during that time. You will love this traditional village because Korea is such a beautiful country with […] Read more…
UPDATE: The Hello Kitty Cafe in Seoul has been closed since 2017. Hello Kitty is adorable, pink, frilly and a way of life. Most of us grew up knowing about Hello Kitty from seeing her at Sanrio stores, from friends or traveling to Asia. Why not go a step up and go to a place […] Read more…
New trend alert! New trend alert! When in Korea, well, you know the last part. Since I live in one of the cafe capitols of the world, why not check out all that is offered to me? I absolutely love cafe hopping. No joke. Koreans love their cafes just as much as I do and […] Read more…
Have you heard the how Grandma Ppong was left behind when the tigers were rampaging Jindo island? This sweet little old granny prayed to the gods and asked them to open the sea so she could reunite with her family on the island where they all fled. Since this popular story came to light there’s been […] Read more…
Many moons ago, the island of Jindo was plagued by savage tigers. Fearing the animal, villagers sought refuge on a small island off Jindo. During this escape Grandma Ppong was left behind. Wishing most diligently to be reunited with her family, she prayed to the gods. They answered her prayers and the sea parted enough […] Read more…
Are cute things really just for kids? Do you have to be under the age of 12 for it to be socially acceptable to have teddy bears on your notebooks, cute ducks on the tip of your pens and sassy rabbit stuffed animals? As I was wandering around in Seoul and pondering the meaning of […] Read more…
As humans we are all drawn to water. The human body is made of water, we need water to live, and water is healing. Mother Earth knew what she was doing when she graced us with two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. I couldn’t help being drawn by a romantic city by the ocean. […] Read more…