Are you lost between the shelves of your local GS25 with no clue what snack to buy? Don’t worry, here are the 8 best Korean snacks to try… A move to Korea will include three certainties: a cultural experience like no other, a gorgeous backdrop of antique palaces and rolling mountains, and a continuously happy …
Popular Passenger: How to make friends as an expat living abroad
It’s a Friday night and you’re once again doing your washing instead of hitting the town. Maybe you’re lonely living away from home? Here’s how to make friends as an expat… Loneliness is one of the worst feelings you can have. It eats away at you and traps you in a cycle of doubt and sadness. …
Plan in Japan: Highlights and lowlights of a trip to Japan
Japan did not disappoint with its tranquil temples, towering cities and delicious food. But, as with every vacation, there were highlights and lowlights of my trip to Japan… After living in Korea for a year, I knew it was time to take a short trip to Japan. I’d seen that the flight between Seoul and …
Sweet and Savoury: 8 Korean foods you need to try right now
You want to try all the cuisine that Korea has to offer but you don’t know where to start. Here 8 delicious Korean foods to try. What’s something I do every day? Sleep – yes. Brush my teeth – you’d be in trouble if I didn’t. Go to work – sadly. But what is the …
Thrilling Thailand: Highlights and lowlights of a trip to Thailand
Is a trip to Thailand on your travel bucket list? Well, it should be. From fast-paced cities to breathtaking natural wonders, Thailand is the perfect place to explore and rest. I visited two very different sides of Thailand when I went in 2023. Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, near the thinnest part of the …
Vibrant Vietnam: Highlights and lowlights of a trip to Vietnam
When my friends invited me on a two-week trip to Thailand and Vietnam, how could I resist? No way would I miss the opportunity to explore two new countries during the Lunar New Year. Also, I quite liked the idea of escaping the cold grip of South Korea for a little bit. So I happily …
Perfect packing: How to pack for your move abroad
No matter how many times you’ve done it, packing never gets easier. But don’t worry, this post will help you to decide what to pack for your move abroad. The thing about moving abroad is that it’s difficult to cram your life into a suitcase. It can be costly to box your belongings up and …
Gift giving: 10 gifts that are perfect for hand luggage
You’re a giver. But you’re a giver on space constraints. How can you buy the perfect gift if you only have hand luggage on your flight? Read ahead to find the best hand luggage gifts. I pack light. Like really light. I journeyed to Vietnam and Thailand for two weeks with nothing but hand luggage …
Home Time: 5 signs that it’s time to go home after living abroad
You’re not homesick. And you’re definitely not unhappy per se. So how do you know that it’s time to go home? There comes a time in every expat journey when a sense of doubt creeps in. The lost wanderer finds themself wandering back to familiar lands. For me, the inevitable resolution to go home came …