Life in Korea, travels across Asia, and other stories and unsolicited advice from an ajumma.
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Where to buy affordable English books in Korea
From used bookstores to free shipping imports, here are the steps I take to get cheap English books in Korea.
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The most random things I love traveling with
Some of these important yet unconventional items I pack in my carry-on.
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Treat your scalp to the ultimate spa day at a head spa.
Yes, head spas are a thing. Yes, they’re worth every Won.
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Dos and Don’ts of visiting South Korea for the first time in 2024
TL;DR: If you must, show your butt over your boobs.
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Embarking on our family gap year and the importance of F-you money (and expenses)
How we came to live at the intersection of slow travel and low expenses.
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4 reasons why people think we moved to a rural farming village
When we decided to move to the opposite end of Korea, a lot of people had questions. Here are some answers.
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How two girls, an empty playground, and a fistful of hair convinced me to move out of the city
Recounting the day that spurred our decision to take our kids out of the city and to a rural farming village in the South Gyeongsang province of Korea.
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How we get our Korean and English speaking kids to stay bilingual
TL;DR: Sometimes the best way to encourage fluency in a minority language is to brainwash your child to worship the culture surrounding it.
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22 wins in 2022
This is not going to be an easy post to write because, to be honest, I haven’t been winning since setting the school record for the seven-flight hurdles in eighth grade.
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Everything you need to know about bringing kids to Korea this summer
The truth is, the summer camps you envision don’t exist in Korea. Here is a list of alternative places where kids can get language exposure and immersion when they visit.
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