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Ferry to Fukuoka: A Slow Boat to China…to Japan

As many of you know, I recently set out to swap my student visa in South Korea for

May 26, 2025
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LIfe These Days in South Korea: May 5-15, 2025

Monday, May 5 Happy Katie’s Birthday! My baby is 34 today, which is RIDICULOUS. Tuesday, May 6 Ooh,

May 22, 2025
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Life this Week in South Korea: April 28-May 3, 2025

Monday, April 28 Today I hardcore practiced my anxiety procrastination. Tuesday, April 29 Today I progressed to anxiety-based

May 5, 2025
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Korea Korean Culture Living Abroad Travel

A Weekend in Gyeongju, South Korea: Temples, Tombs, and Tiramisu Mishaps

While on a school break last fall, I took a little “Out of Dodge” trip down to Gyeongju,

May 2, 2025
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Souvenirs vs. Survival: Two Ways to See the World

Those of you who have been following for awhile, know that I left the US in 2023 to

April 23, 2025
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The Cherry on Top: A Brief History of Korea’s Cherry Trees

Every spring, South Korea bursts into a frothy pink spectacle of cherry blossoms, and people (myself included) lose

April 18, 2025
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Life The Past Six Weeks in South Korea: Jan 14-March 2, 2025

(in no particular order, cuz trying to do that would put me over the edge) First, winter in

March 6, 2025
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Happy New Year: The One Where All Koreans Turn One Year Older

Did you know that in the traditional Korean age system, when a baby is born they are considered

January 1, 2025
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Life This Week in South Korea: December 9-15, 2024

Mon, Dec 9 So. I don’t know if it was the good break or what, but I have

December 16, 2024
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The Best Seasons to Travel to South Korea: Part 1: Autumn

“Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” — William Cullen Bryant What’s the best time of year to travel

December 6, 2024
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