One of the best ways to enjoy a trip is to make sure you’re organized before you hop on or in your plane/train/car to a different destination. Before I leave Windy Poplars (the Anne Shirley inspired nickname I gave my home ;)), I try to do the following to make sure I’m not stressed out for…
As the world gets a little smaller, and travel becomes easier and easier to do, there’s bound to be more tourists, travelers, wanderers, and explorers in all sorts of areas in the world. As we continue to explore, it’s important to also be a mindful traveler. Don’t just roll in, take a few pictures, and…
Filled with mountain ranges and beautiful scenery, one of the best things to do in Korea is to go hiking during the autumn season. Spanning three provinces in southern Korea, hiking Jirisan will allow you to hike a part of Korea’s largest mountain range. With Hallsan and Seoraksan, it’s also considered a legendary mountain in…
Oh my kimchi. No food is more quintessentially Korean than this piece of fermented cabbage cuisine. I’ve become very familiar with this side dish, its various flavors, and its use in a variety of different soups and entrees. Last year my friend invited me up to Seoul to make kimchi with her co-teacher’s family, and…
Born and raised in South Africa, Lauren had previously never left the African continent. She maybe drove through Swaziland and once vacationed in Mozambique for a weekend with friends. It all changed in her second year living in Korea. Born and raised in South Africa, Lauren had previously never left the African continent. She maybe drove through Swaziland…
During my L.A. trip this past summer, I was left to my own devices for a day of exploring whatever I could get to off of the metro. Elissa recommended getting off at Hollywood/Vine and taking a walk through Hollywood Boulevard, and this being my first time in Los Angeles, of course I was gungho. In order…