Korea

Blind Alley Racoon Cafe

UPDATE: Due to COVID-19, the Blind Alley Racoon Cafe had to close their doors for good. All the raccoons in the cafe have been taken to a safe zoo where they can live out the rest of their days in peace. If you’d like to go to a unique animal cafe, then check out the […] Read more…

Everland Romantic Illuminations Photo Essay

One of the best ways to beat the February Blues is obviously go where the pretty lights twinkle and the hot chocolate and coffee shops warm up your chilly bones. Everland has some pretty awesome ones and I just couldn’t stay away. I love romantic date spots, so I obviously had to go with my […] Read more…

I’m Beautiful in Korea

I’m just gonna come out and say it. I’m an attractive foreigner in Korea. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and this beholder just happens to like the girl who stares back in the mirror much more than she did when she lived in Okinawa. When I lived in Japan, I experienced a self-esteem […] Read more…

Romantic Winter Date Spots in Seoul

On the trees snow is glistening, lights are sparkling, and the air is alive with enjoyment. Picture cool winds as you wear your favorite parka and stroll Korea’s date spots season by season. Winter has a fantastic way of doing damage to our skin, hair, and morale, but the best part of living in Korea is […] Read more…

Cafe Drama in Seoul

UPDATE: Cafe Drama in Seoul is permanently closed. Seoul is an area of great entertainment where you can indulge in sheep cafes to raccoon ones. Korea is the land of convenience where you can get anything delivered any time and anywhere. One cafe I was looking forward to visiting was a princess themed cafe where […] Read more…

How I Lost Weight in Korea and Got Fat in Japan

Today’s post is an immensely personal one. If you’re looking for laughs, disregard this post, but if you’re interested in a part of my life I haven’t shared until now, keep on reading. Now I’ve spent some time away from Japan, I feel more comfortable writing the realities of what happened to my personal growth […] Read more…

Why I Prefer Living in Korea over Japan

When everyone thinks of Asia and cool things, they automatically say Tokyo, with its useless useful inventions, funky fashion, and interesting culture. Just an FYI, Tokyo is not a representation for all of Japan. I hardly hear anyone in the west talking about Korea even though Korea has proven to be more technologically forward compared […] Read more…

Korean Couple Rings

Korea has an enormous couple culture. It’s all about your significant other in Korea. There’s matching couple outfits, shoes, couple apps, rings, and the list goes on and on. You can get couple rings whenever, but the 100 day mark is when many couples decide to take the leap and get one. When you’ve weathered […] Read more…

Is Liking Japan a Crime in Korea?

I like Japan and Korea. That’s not a secret. I left part of my heart in Okinawa’s dazzling ocean, my stomach in Chicago yearning for deep dish diabeetus on a plate, and I fell in love with Korea whilst traveling last year. I find when I get excited and I compare how similar they are (including […] Read more…

How I Met My Boyfriend

UPDATE: Aaron and I are no longer together, but I’m choosing to leave this blog post up I’m focusing on the good memories and positives. 🙂 This is a post I’ve been nervous to share for awhile. It’s literally been sitting in my draft box waiting to see the light of day, so here is […] Read more…

Why You Should Visit JeonJu in Autumn

I love Autumn. Okinawa only had three seasons: winter, spring, and summer. I hadn’t experienced an Autumn in Asia until I went to Kyoto and Nara, but let me tell you, it was a real treat. In Korea, I have been enjoying the warm days and cool nights that this particular season brings. I had […] Read more…

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