Travel Decisions & Expat Lifestyle.
The EPIK (English Program in Korea) contract can be frustrating at times. Yet, it also opens a world of opportunities if you understand it well. So here is how to enjoy life on an EPIK contract. Sometimes it can feel like you’re signing your life away when you get a job. You put your name …
Korean culture is difficult to understand. Trying to fit in at work here is even more difficult to piece together. But never fear – follow these five steps to make friends in a jiffy. Did you ever get left out when they were picking teams for sports class? Did you think that once you entered …
Home is where the heart is. But what happens if your heart feels like it’s miles away, across the globe. Then maybe it’s time to live abroad as an expat. Then, maybe it’s time that you considered moving to live abroad. It’s no easy thing to leave familiarity behind, pack your bags, and hop onto …
You want to travel but you also want money. Becoming an EFL teacher is a great way to do both! But what are the benefits and drawbacks of this job? I want to make one thing clear. I did not – and still do not – want to be a teacher. Kids are great and …
Unsure about getting a job in South Korea? Does the application process look too daunting? Follow this simple guide for applying to EPIK. Applying to EPIK (English Program In Korea) was both the simplest and most complicated process I’ve ever experienced. The whole business was over quickly, taking only five months to arrange this life-changing …
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 …
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 …
Moving to South Korea can pave the way for opportunity. But will this be an easy move? Read about the pros and cons to moving here. Is South Korea a good country for expats to live in, or is it a bad country for expats to move to? Of course, it’s a mix of both …
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 …