Deuces, Korea! In March of 2018, I’ll be leaving Korea. After 1 year in Busan and nearly 2 years in Seoul it’s time to bid adieu to the Land of Morning Calm. I’ve had plenty of amazing travel experiences and local opportunities, dating blunders, and hagwon hells in Korea. There’s plenty to love, but everyone loves…
Category: Expat Women
Escape: Top Reasons Why Bali’s the Perfect Getaway to RELAX!
Bali: Your Relaxation Destination! Guest Post by: Wander with Jo! The mere mention of the word Bali, is bound to instantly conjure up visions of an island paradise, surrounded by party beaches and resorts, big and small. The real Bali, however, is much more than just a happening destination, it is an aspiration about the…
Expats in Korea – Seoulcialites: Gillian Witter
In January and February I was doing a lot of…Seoul searching. I was deliberating between heading back to Canada, traveling, and staying in South Korea. I had been nursing a broken heart for a couple of months and felt like I really didn’t know where to turn. Fellow blogger, Gillian Witter came to my rescue one…
AsiaTravChat Q&A on Twitter!
Welcome to #ASIATRAVCHAT – a Q & A based on traveling and living as expats in Asia. The goal is to make new friends, follow interesting accounts, and connect with others you might meet on your travels! We’re thrilled to have the chance to learn more about other bloggers throughout Asia, tour operators, experiences, hotels,…
Am I an Expat Travel Burnout?
Am I an expat travel burnout? I’m beginning to think I might be. Tomorrow night I’m leaving Seoul to travel to Nanjing, Taipei, and Qingdao. I’ll be taking 4 flights in 5 days. What am I thinking? What was I thinking booking circular flights for such a short period of time? I feel nervous because…
Candidly Kate: Braving Needles for Botox
I know several people who have had botox and don’t keep it a secret. It’s pretty run-of-the-mill in Seoul, to be candid. When I came into work and mentioned what I did on the weekend one of my colleagues squealed in delight and said “congratulations!”.
Sexual Healing: Teacher gets Tested
Isn’t all sexual behaviour “risky”? I mean, even if you are in a committed relationship now, nearly everyone has baggage. It’s important to look out for your physical (and mental) health as well as that of your partner’s.
Great Spring & Summer Date Spots in Seoul
The blogs I read before coming to Korea all had one particular common post that kind of irks me now that I live here. The majority of them stated that a single, straight woman over the age of 21 or 22 would have a tough time dating.
Sincheon Sweetness: A Day Off
Whenever I let people know I live in Sincheon, I usually say Jamsil instead. Sincheon is located in between Sports Complex (where the LG Twins and Doosan Bears play, where tons of music festivals and concerts are held, and where what I believe is the second tier soccer team calls home) and Jamsil. In Seoul there is “Sinchon” and “Sincheon”, so it’s easiest just to say Jamsil. The reaction is usually “Whoa! You live so far away!”.