It’s hard to believe that I am already six weeks into my PR program at school. With midterms, projects and presentations taking over, there is only one thing keeping me going – coffee. Baristas are artists too. With early morning commutes on the subway, to late night group discussions, it is easy to see why PR… Read More Caffeine Fixed in a Different Way
I spent the last three years of my life living in Asia, a culture and place that once seemed so foreign, chaotic, and absolutely backwards, that I somehow managed to normalize. The things that once triggered every sense in my body to be alert, on guard and unsure soon triggered warm fuzzy feelings inside – Asia… Read More Western Adjustment
December is about to come to an end and I have yet to blog once this entire month. My excuse? One of the busiest, most stressful months of my life. After 2.5 years, I finally packed up my life in Seoul and left – something I didn’t think I would ever be able to do.… Read More I’ve Left the Land of Kimchi
The first (and only time) I left South Korea to go home to Canada, I obviously had to make another trip out of it…what’s the fun in a flight flying 14 hours straight across the ocean without any pitstops? One of my best friends was backpacking Southeast Asia, and told me she would be in… Read More Tokyo In Less Than 48 Hours
Holidays can be especially rough while living abroad, but luckily you always have a few fellow expats to share them with. Today is American Thanksgiving, and as a Canadian, I usually celebrate this day in October. In South Korea, there is a larger American expat community, so the holiday seems to stand out a bit… Read More What I’m Thankful for in Korea
Seoul has five palaces within it, but there is one palace that sticks out amongst the rest. This palace is not the largest in scale, but on its grounds there is a lush secret garden that blocks out the noises of the city, and can transport you back in time, if even for just an… Read More Seoul’s Secret Garden
1) The Cute Sanrio Puroland – Tokyo, Japan My third trip to Japan, and my second visit in Tokyo, I decided it was time to step away from the temples and sushi, and fulfill the dreams of my inner six year old. I only had a short 46 hours in Tokyo to see a friend… Read More Asian Theme Parks: The Cute, The Weird, The Expected
In Korea, there is no Halloween, no Thanksgiving and Christmas is considered a “couples holiday”, but that doesn’t mean there is nothing to look forward to. The build up to Christmas is still strong in Korea with bright lights hanging from every store. As much as I love Christmas decorations, it is nice to see… Read More Lights, Lanterns & Laughter: Seoul Fall Lantern Festival
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