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…

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…

Things I Miss About America When Abroad

Don’t get me wrong here. I know I’m a blessed little pumpkin to have been living abroad so long. I understand my passport and birthright afford me many opportunities (especially in Asia) to work and live abroad very comfortably. While I don’t take any of my blessings for granted, at the end of the day, […] 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…

The Dark Side of Dating in Korea

While K-pop and K-dramas may give us this image Korean men come out of a fairytale, I want you all to remember this is just a mirage. These men are professionals who sell a dream to sell records, dramas, and merchandise. It’s all a part of the money making machine that is the entertainment export […] Read more…

How I’m Learning Korean: How To Study Korean

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…

The Ultimate Kpop Itinerary in Seoul

K-pop lovers rejoice! After my many years of living in South Korea, I am proud to bring you the ultimate itinerary for K-pop fans. Cue angelic horns and random rays of sunlight being bestowed upon you. If you’re a K-pop fan girl or fan boy, then this is everything you need to know on Gina […] Read more…

10 Biggest Dating Mistakes in Korea

So I know talking about dating in Korea is a super hot topic. I get so many questions like, “What’s it like dating in Korea?” Dating in Korea as a foreigner can be scary. Heck. Dating in general is scary. 1. Not Texting Back ASAP I don’t know about other countries, but in dating in […] Read more…

Stranger Things Pop Up in Korea

Before we get into this blog post, let’s start with a really bad dad joke. What is a Demogorgan’s favorite event? A Barb-ecue. *Badadoom tish.* Now this is the part where I call all Stranger Things fans to get their baseball bats and guns because a Stranger Things pop up has just landed in South […] Read more…

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