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
Category: South Korea
NOTABLE NORMALCIES // 6.1.18
Things are feeling quite normal here in South Korea. I have my daily routine, which you can see here in the form of a ‘Day in the Life’ vlog, and my weekends are filling up quicker than ever. The weather has turned so I’ve become a sticky mess for 85% of my life. Luckily, I have a full functioning air conditioning unit in my apartment. Continue Reading
VIDEO: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN EPIK TEACHER IN DAEGU
I decided to share a day in my life as an EPIK teacher living in Daegu, South Korea. Of course everyone has a different experience when they move to this incredible country, but this is what a typical day looks like for me. I taught three 5th grade classes, caught up on lesson planning, and grabbed dinner with some friends. This entire experience has been rewarding, humbling, and honestly life-changing.
10 Things EPIK Doesn’t Tell You About Teaching English in South Korea
Prior to beginning my job as an ESL teacher with EPIK, I had no prior experience teaching English. You can imagine the panic that arose when I found out I would not only be teaching four grade levels, but two after school classes and an adult class. I didn’t even know that was a possibility. These are examples of a few things EPIK fails to disclose about your new job as an ESL teacher. I am here to share a few things I wish I would have known before teaching in South Korea. Continue Reading
BOSEONG GREEN TEA PLANTATION: DOS AND DON’TS
If you know anything about me, you know I have been a green tea enthusiast for years now. It is the first thing I drink when I arrive to work, and the thing I crave most on rainy day. So you can imagine my excitement when I discovered the Boseong Green Tea Plantation is within driving distance of Daegu, South Korea. Although it rained for the entire afternoon, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Continue Reading
SOUTH KOREA: VLOG 7
Last weekend I had my very own ‘Tangled’ moment as I watched the floating lantern ceremony take place in Daegu, South Korea. It was unlike anything I’ve experienced before and definitely worth the {seven hour} wait. Follow me around in this vlog to see what else I’ve been up to this week. As always, thanks for watching!
15 THINGS THAT SURPRISED ME ABOUT LIFE IN SOUTH KOREA
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
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
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!