Well, happy new year, guys! We made it through 2020, and boy, nothing I thought or planned for this time last year remotely came true. Let’s recap: where I was, some lows, and some highs. Working on a post with some challenges I have for myself in 2021! Where was I? Crazy to think, but…
Hello. My name is Samantha, and I finished my 2020 Book Challenge of reading 52 books with about 2 hours to spare before the clock struck midnight. I really did it! Boy was book #52 a power read which, yes, I actually read and didn’t just listen to at 3x speed! I kind of can’t…
I couldn’t let one more year go by and not make a fun list of Korean gift ideas. This isn’t necessarily a list of souvenirs (I promise that post is somewhere in my drafts), but rather a gift guide for someone who loves South Korean culture. Maybe they’re getting ready for a big trip to the…
Looking for some fun things to do in Örebro, a charming town in Sweden? Check out this little introductory guide! Remember my friend, Kayley, from one of my trips to Busan? Well, shortly after I saw her and her husband, Mark that May, she landed a teaching job in Sweden! They’ve both since moved to…
Autumn is back again, and I’m living vicariously through her outdoor fall adventures. This time she has a little guide to hiking in Odaesan National Park! Enjoy! When talking about national parks in Korea, a few always pop up – Seoraksan, Jirisan, and Hallasan are perhaps the most popular three. Some, such as Gyeryongsan or…
Oh, Milan. If you remember my old post on how I spent 48 hours here, you’ll know I quite like this city! I had a chance to return before I went to a conference over in Trento, so I thought I’d write this little guide on how to spend 3 days in Milan. When I…