Seoul > Taipei > Singapore I wasn't sure if I should make a post out of this day, because it was mostly just traveling, but there were a few strange episodes during my journey to Singapore so I figured why not. Hope you enjoy! And look forward to more interesting Singapore posts to come!…
Singapore Preview: Video
Hello! I am officially back in Korea after my very short but very lovely trip to Singapore. I took roughly 10 million photos while I was there so I'm still sorting through those and starting on my blog posts from the trip. But, I did manage to put together a little video from my time…
3 Reasons Why You Should Live in Daejeon, Korea
3 Reasons Why You Should Live in Daejeon, Korea Last year when I was completing my application for EPIK (English Program in Korea) I was convinced that I needed to be in Seoul. I visited Seoul last August and loved the vibes, the food, the excitement of a big city, and the idea of being…
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Mangwon: Berlin Kitchen and Dinga Cake House
Berlin Kitchen and Dinga Cake House in Mangwon // 망원동, 베를린키친하고 딩가케이크하우스 This weekend was another one of many fun and refreshing weekends I've spent in Seoul. Every time I go I'm simultaneous reminded of why I'm so happy that I live in Daejeon but that I should really go up to Seoul more often.…
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Korean Middle School Summer English Camp
I'm writing this from my desk on the LAST OFFICIAL DAY OF THE SEMESTER! Well the last day has been long gone for the kids, but for my co-teacher and I today marks the end of our two weeks of English Camp. English Camp is something that get's a lot of attention at EPIK orientation…
What to Expect from Your First 6 Months Living in Korea
First Six Months in Korea This is part two of the what to expect in your first semester/6 months in Korea. Part one was about teaching and part two is going to be just about living in Korea in general. You can read part 1 here. Again I asked my several of my friends for their…
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My Life in Asia as Told Through Food
There are many way to tell a story. And as such there are many ways that I can talk about my life here in an attempt to give you a glimpse into what living in Asia is actually like. But no matter how much I describe my job, my students, and the feeling I get…
Day in the Life 2: English Camp
Day in the Life: English Camp This particular day in my life was Monday. The first day of the second week of English Camp. Week one was all grade one students and it was a breeze. There were 13 students total and only two boys. I had two of my favorite students in the entire school…
Reflecting on Semester One
February 12th I landed in Incheon airport with my entire life stuffed into two oversized suitcases. Now those suitcases sit pushed into a corner in my utility room holding my no longer wearable winter clothes. The past five months have been both the fastest and the longest of my life. I still remember landing in…
A Walk in Dunsan – Daejeon’s “New Downtown”
Daejeon is known to have two main downtown areas. "New downtown" or Dunsandong and "Old downtown" called Eunhaengdong. In reality though there are lots of nice areas in the city for good food, drinks, and fun each with their own specific personality. But Dunsan is quite centrally located between me and all of my friends so…
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