Month: June 2016

Cupcake Factory in Hongdae

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…

I Didn’t Quit My Job to Travel the World | I moved abroad so I could

There’s always this hate/love relationship with travel posts regarding, “quit your job to travel the world” or “don’t quit your job to travel the world.” We like reading them but they have a few things in common. Those who quit everything to travel the world were tired of the mundane 9-5 cubicle, white picket fence, and materialistic […] Read more…

What to Eat in Osaka

Today’s guest post comes from my long time friend and fellow JET, Stephanie in Japan. Armed with having lived in Osaka for a few years and amazing Japanese ability, I would trust Stephanie as the go to person with all the amazing places and recommendations for enjoying the Osaka culinary experience. Also, Japan is literally one of my favorite […] Read more…

Traditional Korean Folk Village in Yongin

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…