Sorry Anglophiles, this post is not about vacationing in a different country, but how to celebrate your cultural traditions while abroad. This year has brought about a lot of changes…
Working Overseas – The Unexpected Complications
It probably goes without saying that I love to travel. I love being able to slip in and out of cultures, explore new countries, and meet people with life experiences…
Socially Conscious Traveling – An Appeal to GoGirls Everywhere
I could talk for days about the countless joys and triumphs involved with traveling the world as a female, but perhaps best of all is the ability to connect with…
The Five People You Meet in Seoul
Seoul is a happening place. It’s so happening that the city is hosting the G20 Summit at the end of this week. Yet within this bustling metropolis there are countless…
10 Reasons Why You Should Come to Korea
Despite being one of the world’s economic leaders, and a culturally rich society, Korea doesn’t get a ton of attention when it comes to international tourism. If you ask the…
Welcome to the Jungle (Part 2)
This story is a continuation from last week’s ‘Welcome to the Jungle (Part 1).’ After hours of zooming up and down lush, green mountains, we found ourselves in the jungle…
Welcome to the Jungle (Part 1)
The following story is a flashback to when I worked with the NGO ProWorld in 2008, an organization that sends volunteers (usually American college students) to impoverished indigenous communities, where…
How to be a Cheapskate… Overseas
I’m a cheapskate. Honestly. For many people, the words cheapskate and traveling have no place beside one another in a sentence, but I’ve made it work, and have made it…
Linguistic Lows and Pablo’s Woes
Sometimes, living overseas really sucks. Every insignificant activity, from ordering another round of drinks, to trying on shoes, becomes a challenge, and it’s exhausting to spend so much time struggling…
Milestones- Breaking Wind and Breaking Through
The most obvious milestone in my life occurred just weeks ago, when I moved to South Korea armed with a Lonely Planet guide, Korean-English dictionary, and no friends within 6,000…
On Learning to Love America
I have always resented it- that stupid red, white and blue sticker that I carry around on my forehead, for the entire world to see and judge accordingly. I hate…
Culture Shock, Baggage Fees and Coming to Terms with Reality
When I left for South Korea five weeks ago, it was with a smile on my face, looking forward to what I considered to be the year of independence ahead…