1. Someone always be poopin'! Pooping in a public bathroom for US women is pretty taboo. It's not that often that you walk into a bathroom where someone is taking $h*t, but here, it's like every time you enter a bathroom. They are courtesy flushing and polite... but never in my life have I been... Continue Reading →
Flying to China with an AD
I think that most people who get stationed in South Korea are afraid to travel to China. The general feel that I got from the Spouses' networks were that they are to intimidated to even try... so you know me, it had to be the first place we went! I want to debunk everyone's fears.... Continue Reading →
10 Things to do Before You Travel to China
So you've booked your trip to China... now what!? You can apply the 'better safe than sorry' principle to this entire post! Get your Travel Visa at Least a Month in Advance: Check the most up-to-date information on the Chinese Embassy website to ensure you completely understand what requirements you need to meet when getting... Continue Reading →
Chusok 추석 Holiday, 101 (Autumn Eve): What you need to know about this important Korean Holiday
Tradition: Chusok is a three day Korean Holiday celebrated in both the North and the South. The literal translation is 'Autumn Eve' and it is celebrated from the 14-16th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. This year (2018) 추석 falls on September 23-25. It is centered around bringing families together from all... Continue Reading →
10 Things You Need to Know About Driving in Korea
INTRO Driving in Korea is a whole new cultural experience all on its own. I would argue that you have to actually do it to know what I am talking about, but I will do my best to explain. The 16-year old girl in me, who once got a ticket for going 60 in a... Continue Reading →
Three Things That Cause the Korean Crud and What to do About it.
Korean Crud: what is it, and what can you do to get rid of it.
8 Things You Need to Add to a “Care Package” to Send Home to Your Friends from South Korea.
What is a care package? Well you are here is South Korea having the time of your life, trying all the fabulous skin care products and buying some funny crap for yourself... so you decide it is about time you share some of the fun with your friends and family back home! Its kind of... Continue Reading →
Chinese Tourist Visa from South Korea: Step by step instructions!
Korea-->China-->Korea; Chinese Visa Experience Hello fellow travelers: Today we SUCCESSFULLY attained out Visas to China from South Korea!!!! And here was our experience. You have to book your vacation on blind faith b/c you need all your information to fill out the application and apply for the visa. You got this! It is honestly not... Continue Reading →