Why I Left South Korea

I discuss why I left South Korea and summarize some insights to the logistics of working in Korea.

A Short Guide to Grocery Shopping in Korea

A Popular Expat Question From Unsplash (@noellejlee) I'm a member of many "Expat" community forums on Facebook, where people constantly post valid questions and receive helpful responses. I'm also a member of a fitness and health group, and this is a consistent topic that I find among foreigners in Korea attempting to eat healthy and...

The Devastating 10.29 Itaewon Incident

This morning, I was shaken awake when I lazily lifted my phone from its position on the floor to check the time. Uncharacteristically, my notification wall was full of different friends reaching out to check on me. Are you alright? Were you in Itaewon last night? Did you hear about Itaewon? And one missed call...

How to Vote as an American Abroad

Your Voice Matters...Even Abroad! Voting Campaign- 2020 by Luisa Davila In light of the upcoming November 8, 2022 general election, I felt compelled to share this information with those of you who are curious about the process. Just because you're abroad, doesn't mean that you don't have a say in the political process back in...

Meal Delivery Service Review in South Korea [Nosh]

A review of Nosh, a weekly, vegan meal delivery service that delivers nation-wide in South Korea.

One of My Favorite Dishes in Korea: Jjimdak (찜닭)

What is 찜닭 (Jjimdak)? Photo taken by me Jimdak literally translates to "braised chicken". Jimdak is made by boiling the chicken and marinating it in a soy-based sauce with glass noodles and seasonal vegetables. Flavors range from not spicy to very spicy, and you can choose your preference when ordering! I absolutely love this dish....

Short Guide to Pharmacies in Korea

Crash Course on Korean NHI (National Health Insurance) As we know, the medical care and pharmaceutical systems vary by country, and in South Korea, everyone including college students has to contribute to the NHI. Of course, the cost is a little less for college students, and many people have jobs that will contribute a certain...

A “Gap” in Your Resume? The Reality of Teaching English in Korea

Does Another's Story Also Dictate Mine? Generally, stories and advice on the internet are helpful ways for us to avoid complications in our own lives. From a young age, we've taken the consequences experienced by ourselves and others and made them learning lessons. We shouldn't ever assume, "Oh, that can't happen to me." The other...

5 Random Tips to Know About Basic Housing in Korea ((Seoul))

These Tips Are for Your Typical "One Room" (원룸) in Seoul There are a few housing types that you may have, but these tips are geared toward a studio (원룸) apartment! I wrote a post introducing my studio here, but through gaining some more experience living here, I've picked up on a few tips regarding...

Starting a Co-Hosting Podcast in Korea

"Konglish Talk" Podcast As a regular listener of podcasts and YouTube commentary, I always wanted to try it out myself. I tried to start a YouTube channel, but I found it a little tiring to ready myself for the camera myself, sit down and film a video, edit it, and so on. I want to...