Travel Decisions & Expat Lifestyle.
It’s time to go home. But it seems that you have more stuff than when you arrived. So what’s the best way to pack up your life abroad and head back home? You’ve been an expat for a while now and in that time you’ve built quite the life for yourself. You’ve bought clothes and …
Thank you to South Korea for being the place where I’ve met some of my nearest and dearest friends. Here’s a little tale of friendship and love… Two years ago I moved thousands of miles away from my little house in the British countryside to start an adventure in Korea. Like many expats and solo …
A five, six, seven, eight. Are you ready for your class at 1 Million’s Dance Studio? Before coming to Korea, I was already obsessed with 1 Million Dance Studio’s YouTube channel (check it out here). The cool swagger of the dancers and the innovative choreography hypnotised me, and I knew that attending a class was …
In addition to beautiful weather, stunning wine farms and lush expanses, there is a wealth of things to do and experience on a trip to South Africa. While living in Korea, I hadn’t exactly put a trip to South Africa on my bucket list. It wasn’t an easy hop over like my trip to Japan …
You want to flex your Korean skills and take TOPIK, but how should you prepare and what should you know beforehand? If you’ve got a fascination with K-dramas and K-pop, you might have already taken a shot at learning Korean. Or you could be living in the country and you’ve begun to think that it’s …
The time has come to decide whether you will renew your contract for working abroad. Do you or don’t you? A fantastic year of travel, exploration and adventure has come to an end in the blink of an eye. All of a sudden you’re presented with a renewal contract – well done to you for …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …