East Asia

The Top Korea YouTubers You Should Be Watching

Looking for some fun and new content to watch? Here on this list I’m giving you a list of my favorite Korea content creators. If you’re looking for Korea videos, check out this curated list of my favorite YouTube creators based in South Korea. The content they make is new, refreshing and fun, and I […] Read more…

Korea Fall Essentials

If you guys couldn’t tell from all my #Blogtober posts, I’m kind of obsessed with autumn. It’s a time I really come alive and feel super creative. It’s also a great opportunity to enjoy the changing of the seasons and the holiday joy I make while living so far away from home. This blog post […] Read more…

How To Get a Job Teaching English in Japan

So you want to teach in Japan? Great! Teaching English in Japan can be one of the most exciting choices of your life. You’ll get to completely immerse yourself in a different culture and experience a country so different from your own, it’ll be a unique opportunity. But you must be wondering where to start. […] Read more…

Top 25 Korea Instagrammers You Should Be Following

If you’re looking for Korea content, then you definitely need to be following the people on this list. They create a variety of content showcasing the beauty of the Land of the Morning Calm. Every Korea influencer on this list has something unique to share whether it be cafes, temples, culture, or cityscapes. They provide […] Read more…

How To Help the BLM Movement From Korea

This post contains affiliate links. I will be donating 100% of the commission made to My Block My Hood My City. They are an organization based in my hometown, Chicago, Illinois with a mission to provide underprivileged youth with an awareness of the world and opportunities beyond their neighborhood. I’m writing this post because I […] Read more…

How To File Taxes While Living Abroad | Taxes for Expats

If you’re wondering how to file taxes while living abroad, then I highly recommend Taxes for Expats. You probably have questions like, “How do I file US taxes from abroad?” Luckily for us, Taxes for Expats has been preparing expat returns for over 25 years for clients in 175 countries. Living abroad is a fun […] Read more…

I Experienced Racism in Korea

It’s hard to know where to begin. I know I’m tackling a very delicate topic and there will people on all sides of the argument. Let it be clear I’m not here to say anyone’s experiences are invalid. Your experiences are yours and nothing I say can change that. Similarly, I’m asking all of you […] Read more…

The Ultimate Guide for Expat Women in Korea

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…

How To Be Vegetarian in South Korea

This is one of my most requested blog posts and I’m finally delivering. Some of the most frequently asked questions I get in my DMs is: How hard is it to be vegetarian in South Korea? What do you cook at home? What recipes do you use? Is it easy to be vegetarian in South […] Read more…

Ten Things You Notice When You Visit Korea

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…

Okinawa Budget Guide

This is my guide for a five day trip in Okinawa in September. I’d like to mention that I traveled while Japan and Korea are beefing so flights were really cheap. During this time, a lot of Koreans canceled their flights and plans to travel to Japan in order to prove a point. I’d also […] Read more…

The Summer Bangkok Seoul in Ikseondong

I have just discovered the coolest trend for beautiful and cool Instagrammable cafes in Seoul. *drum rolls please* I would like to introduce you to The Summer Bangkok Ikseondong. It’s literally one of the most beautiful cafes I’ve ever been to and I’ve been there three times. Literally, I just keep coming back to this […] Read more…

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