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...

Follow Your Gut: About Salad (어바웃샐러드)

Main Restaurant Points GF (salads) Sandwiches Vegetarian Behind the Business When I searched "About Salad" in Naver (Korea's Google) there are only two store locations. The one I went to is on Line 5 (purple line) right outside of Seoul at Misa station. The other one is located way more south of the country. I...

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.

Follow Your Gut: Pyeongsangshi (평상시) Café Review

Main Bakery Points Vegan GF Vegetarian Cakes Coffee Brownies Scones Bread Behind the Business The company opened in 2017, about a 15-minute walk from Amsa Station (암사 역). Their tagline on their Instagram is "In Green We Trust", and I think the overall vibe of the cafe, aesthetic, and brand message aligns well under the...

Meal Delivery Service Review in South Korea [Bistro Box]

Grocery prices killing you? Wanting to eat healthy but lack time and want to avoid food waste? I put Bistro Box to the test to see if it really is premium quality!

Follow Your Gut: Vegan Bakery Haemil (비건 베이커리 해밀) Café & Bakery Review

Main Bakery Points Vegan Coffee & Tea Smoothies Desserts Bread Pizzas Decent prices Behind the Business I decided to add this new section to my Follow Your Gut series to give a little more detail about the place I'm writing about! The woman in this photo hanging in the bakery is Kim Bok-dong (김복동), a...

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...