Before arriving back in February, I spent months researching my new home. I wanted to be as prepared as possible for life in South Korea. I pride myself on my due diligence because transitioning into life in South Korea has, honestly, been rather seamless. Continue Reading
Category: Destinations
5 APPS TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE LIFE IN SOUTH KOREA
Navigating life in Korea is a struggle, and it’s not because Google Maps isn’t a thing here. It can be an intimidating process translating the language, staying healthy, organizing your finances, ordering food at a restaurant, staying in touch with friends, and finding your way around the country. I am here to {hopefully} make that process a bit less daunting with some helpful apps that provide me with relief as I attempt to navigate my new life here in South Korea. Continue Reading
SOUTH KOREA: A SPRING ROAD TRIP
This past Children’s Day weekend {yes children get their own day here in Korea}, Gena and I took a road trip along the southern coast of South Korea. Continue Reading
25 PHOTOS TO INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT THE SOUTH OF FRANCE
To wrap up my French take-over on the blog, I thought I would end with photos: my personal inspiration for any location I travel to. The South of France epitomizes all that is glamour and glitz. It’s a unique area of the world {and an expensive one at that} due to this. Continue Reading
The Best of the French Riviera: A 4 Day Itinerary
I visited the French Riviera for the first time determined to embrace all that was luxury, glitz, and glamour. I had my heart set on witnessing all the heavy hitters. After some meticulous planning, and lots of indecision, I eventually settled on three of the most popular destinations along the South of France: Nice, Monaco, and Cannes. Continue Reading
NICE TO MAKE YOUR ACQUAINTANCE: AN INTRODUCTION TO NICE, FRANCE
When I think of the French Riviera, I think blue and white striped umbrellas, over-sized sun hats, white wine, glistening water, and a touch of class embedded in every crevice. That being said, it’s no surprise I chose Nice as my ‘base’ along the French Riviera. Nice epitomizes everything you could ever wish for in terms of glamour, sunshine, and bliss. Continue Reading
LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND THE FAMOUS: A DAY IN CANNES
If we learned anything from Good Charlotte, it’s the fact that lifestyles of the rich and famous are nothing to complain about. I wanted to craft my own opinions about the matter by dedicating an entire afternoon to that of luxury and lavish. And what better place to do so then Cannes, France? Continue Reading
WHAT IS LIFE IF NOT A GAMBLE? VISITING THE MONTE CARLO CASINO
Before arriving in Monaco, I had no idea that it was it’s own country. Small as it may be, Monaco packs a punch when it comes to dreamy travel destinations. This upscale area of the world is home to many luxuries — the most famous being the Monte Carlo Casino. After all, what is life if not a gamble? Continue Reading
SOUTH KOREA: VLOG 6
Follow me as I attend my first professional baseball game in Daegu, visit Eunhaesa Temple {so many lanterns}, share a mini Korean clothing haul, and go to Costco {yes, they have them in Korea!} to find some Western favorites.
This weekend I embark on my first road trip in South Korea. Stay tuned for that vlog next!
DO AS THE FRENCH DO: A PARISIAN BUCKET LIST
What’s black and white and red all over? Me, in Paris. Everyone that has been to Paris, carries with them a story. Mine includes love, heartbreak, and so many croissants. Paris has been described as romantic, fashionable, artistic, dreamy, glamorous… the list could go on. If I had to use one word to describe Paris it would be: magical.
I did not necessarily discover the magic my first go around in Paris. However, upon returning to the city of love, the magic of the city captured me against my will. I left Paris a new woman. I believe if you allow Paris to consume you, you too may return home a modified version of yourself. Keep reading for my list of highlights in Paris. Continue Reading