Looking to stock up for your trip? Then you might want to consider checking out these ethical brands and products to your summer packing list. One of my big goals this year has been to be more conscious and thoughtful in terms of my lifestyle choices whether it’s using reusable straws as much as possible…
Believe it or not, I’ve gone through summer in Korea four times! As a follow up to my guide to winter in Korea, I thought I’d write a nice little survival guide for anyone living or traveling through in the next few months. Enjoy! You know, the older I get, the more I realize one…
This post might be a trigger for those dealing with suicide, depression, or anxiety. If you have suicidal thoughts, please reach out to someone. At the very least, call 1-800-273-8255 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Yes, this post relates to the sudden death of Anthony Bourdain via suicide. I’ve been wanting to write about…
Staying a ryokan in Kyoto is one of the loveliest experiences you can have in Japan. Here’s a full guide on what to expect and some tips to make the most of your experience. When I met up with my friend, Autumn, in Seoul recently, she had just gotten back from a quick trip to…
Busan is to Los Angeles like Seoul is to New York City. Far away and along the southern coast, it manages to balance being the second largest city in the country while also feeling significantly more laidback. I’ve been quite a few times since living here, so I thought I’d compile a list of all…
Okay, so I totally had my April post drafted and ready to go but then the days kind of got the best of me, and before I knew it, it was May 19th! I figured I’d just wait and share everything in one long two-month update instead of posting April so late. April and May…