One of the best things to do in Hue? Splurge on at least one night at the historic Azerai La Residence! You guys know I love a gorgeous hotel with a story to tell, so I was pretty excited to be working with Azerai for the last few days of my trip to Hue! Leaving…
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…