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Being abroad in a foreign country can be very daunting. Everything is different and the daily life we may have been used to in our own home countries is suddenly taken away. As a woman, you have to adapt to a new societal norm, new products, and a new way of being. Hence why I’m […] Read more…
Have you been dreaming about visiting South Korea and wondering what to expect when you travel to Korea? As one of my favorite countries to travel in, The Land of the Morning Calm offers a plethora of things to do and see. One of the fun parts of traveling is how much different another culture […] Read more…
Believe it or not, this is one of the most frequently asked questions I get on my blog and and YouTube channel. It usually starts out with, “Gina, how are you learning Korean?” Well, after a few months of working on this blog post and finding the perfect resources that have helped me, I’m ready […] Read more…
Congrats! You decided that you’re finally going to move to Korea! You’ve got your job waiting, you’re all excited, except… You have no idea what to pack when moving to Korea. (I’m also going to go out on a limb here and guess you’re moving to South Korea to teach English.) Luckily, Korea is pretty […] Read more…
I honestly wanted to title this blog post, “10 Types of Fuqbois You’ll Meet in Korea”, but I don’t think Google would find it very funny. Hence why I’m going to talk about the types of guys you meet in Korea because legit, they do really fall into stereotypes. Every country has their own unspoken […] Read more…
I have been student debt free since August 2018. When I started paying off my loans six months after graduation in 2012, I never thought I would be finished as fast as I was. For me, it felt like a dark cloud always hanging over my head. I began to think, “Was my education really […] Read more…
When one thinks the Ritz Carlton, the first thoughts that come to mind is, “Luxury, Elegance, Excellence.” (And if you’re also thinking Ritzy, you got that right, homie.) Read more…
You can be healthy anywhere in the world. And I say this with utmost confidence and experience. Even if it’s harder to find food you like or it’s a chore and a half to navigate the grocery store, it’s still possible. You have to be willing to make the sacrifices in order to maintain a […] Read more…
A lot of the times, I get DMs asking me what my biggest difficulties in Korea. When I started writing this post, I was in a happier place in my life, so I was like… Where are my struggles? I feel like now, more than ever is a good time to address them and let […] Read more…
At first I was excited and then my next initial thought was… Oh shit… That meant showing my life completely as it was. This meant unfiltered, barefaced, not completely did up like I was in all my social media. I think I may have panicked for a little bit like… OMG! What have I gotten […] Read more…
From the title, you’re probably thinking this is one of my more light hearted pieces. Sorry to say, but this is one of my most FAQ and today, you’re gonna get a little bit of that Latina Tajin spice coming your way. Let’s be real as always, but I’m super sick of getting, “Will Korean […] Read more…
Living in Korea legit has some pretty awesome benefits. One of my favorite ones is the national healthcare. I get my teeth cleaned twice a year, I can get a yearly check up at the gyno, and if I’m sick, I don’t have to worry about it. Not to mention, it’s super hard to get […] Read more…