RECOLLECTIONS EN ROUTE: A TALE OF TWO CITIES

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. – Charles Dickens

Which happens to describe my experience living in London and New York perfectly. I think back to the state in which I arrived to both of these two cities. The technical differences outweigh the similarities, and yet in retrospect I think my intentions ran parallel on both ventures.  Continue Reading

VIDEO: SOUTH KOREA VLOG 9

Last week I decided to record the {not so thrilling, somewhat mundane} realities of being an EPIK teacher here in Daegu, South Korea. Life as an expat is always interesting, but it still brings with it plenty of routine and responsibilities. That being said, every day keeps getting better with my tiny humans and I’m so grateful to lead the life I do. Side note – HAPPY 4TH OF JULY to everyone back home in the states!  Continue Reading

The Most Insta-Worthy Cafes in Busan, South Korea

Whenever I visit a new city, it is always one of my goals to scope out the trendiest, chicest, most Instagrammable restaurants and cafes. A majority of traveling consists of eating and drinking, and since white wine {and wine in general} is basically non-existent here in Korea, I’ve turned to iced lattes this spring and summer. It’s safe to say, over the last few months cafe hopping has become a specialty of mine. Surprisingly Korea has the most Insta-worthy cafes I’ve ever been to, and that includes Europe and the Americas.  Continue Reading

VIDEO: BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA

I recently visited Korea’s second largest city located along the coast: Busan. I packed a lot into two days, though barely scratched the surface of things to do in Busan. Some of the highlights include Gamcheon Cultural Village, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Haeundae Beach, Jagalchi Fish Market, and Waveon Coffee. I loved it so much, I plan to return this weekend. Hope you enjoy!

MY 2-DAY BUSAN TRAVEL ITINERARY

This past weekend I took a quick trip to the coastal city of Busan. Busan is the second largest city in South Korea, after Seoul. Lucky for me, it only takes approximately 40 minutes to travel to Busan from Daegu. With only two days {and an endless amount of activities to partake in}, I had to prioritize my afternoons. I barely scratched the surface, however I’ve recalled my quick 2-day itinerary in Busan to share with you. Continue Reading

15 THINGS TO DO IN DAEGU DURING SPRING

If you happen to visit South Korea in spring, you are in for a real treat. Everything is in bloom, the weather is mild, and it’s hard to avoid the many festivals that take place around the country. I have had the pleasure of experiencing my first spring in Daegu, South Korea this year. While it isn’t at the top of most peoples’ lists when visiting Korea, Daegu has already provided me with countless memories worth sharing. Spring is a great time to visit Daegu {after the drab winter and before the deathly humidity kicks in} and I’ve narrowed down 15 things to do while you are here. Continue Reading