India has always been a perplexing country to me. If I thought South Korea was intimidating, you can imagine the fears I had about India. The culture, the poverty, and the chaos all crossed my mind while contemplating my trip. That being said, India has always been on my bucket list. And since I was living in Asia, it made sense to take advantage of my location. So, I booked a flight.
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During my recent visit to Hong Kong, I started comparing the larger Asian cities I’ve been to. Hong Kong stood out for many reasons. While there are certain obvious things I expected to find in Asia’s most-visited city, a few things surprised me.
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For our last trip, but first international adventure together, Gena and I booked tickets to Hong Kong over Lunar New Year. We figured, what better way to ring in a new year, and close another chapter in our lives simultaneously? Well, I must say Hong Kong lived up to every expectation I had ever imagined. But it might not be for the reasons you’d assume…
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Hong Kong is the most visited city in Asia. Therefore, it shouldn’t surprise you that the city is home to many Instagrammable locations. Between modern Hong Kong island, and authentic Kowloon, you won’t struggle to find an aesthetic of your choosing. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite Instagrammable places in Hong Kong, and how to get to them.
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When I am about to leave a place I consider ‘home’, even if only for a short while, I usually write a letter and address it to the city. In the past, I wrote London a love letter, and New York City a letter full of lust. As my time has come to an end here in South Korea, it is only fitting that I continue the tradition.
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I think it’s extremely cliche for people to claim they live life with zero regrets. I also think it’s completely inaccurate. Sure, in hindsight, we can appreciate some of the negative things that happen to us in life. But it’s completely normal to have regrets in life too.
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To ring in 2019, I celebrated at the Floating Palace New Year’s Countdown Party with GSM in Seoul. I squeezed loved ones, toasted a sky set ablaze with fireworks, and danced the night away. It was the perfect way to enter the new year, and one of the best NYE celebrations I’ve ever experienced. 2019 is already shaping up to be a year of promise, and I look forward to sharing my adventures with you. On that note, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thanks, as always, for following me en route.
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As with any post considered to be “negative”, I must add a disclaimer. There are so many things I enjoyed about living in South Korea – in fact you can read about them here. Moving to Korea earlier last year was one of the best decisions of my life. That being said, I would be lying if I said it was all burritos {or in this case kimchi} and rainbows. Continue Reading
As my departure from South Korea gets closer and closer with each passing day, I become an emotional wreck. This year meant more to me than I could have anticipated. I’m grateful I’m able to realize the impact South Korea left on me before I’m gone for good. This way, I am able to fully appreciate the remaining moments I do have. Today I’m sharing the things I will miss most after I leave Korea.
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When I found out I would be placed in Daegu, South Korea, a wave of relief came over me. While it was my third choice of location {after Seoul and Busan}, I knew it was the most realistic option in terms of my lack of teaching experience. If you’ve applied with EPIK, and received placement in Daegu, I have a few pieces of advice for you.
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