So what do you need to know before attending a Korean wedding? Good question. I checked out a few youtube videos just to see if I was in for some serious culture shock. Turns out, not really. Naturally, there are a few differences, but nothing too strange, except that the first stop you make before…
Year: 2021
My Journey with K-Beauty: 10 of the Best Products for Black Skin
I love Korean skincare products. But if I’m honest, before I moved to South Korea, if I washed my makeup off before bed, I was doing good. I wore lotion, but I didn’t have a skincare routine. Or I needed one. You wouldn’t know that now because I’m a skincare junkie. And while I don’t use all these products daily, here are some of my favorite Korean skincare (K-beauty) products for anti-aging, hyperpigmentation, and skin brightening.
Do USFK Military Personnel Need a South Korean Registration Card?
Alien Registration Card or ARC Card Instructions Do USFK personnel need a Registration Card? Formerly called the Alien Registration Card or ARC Card. The simple answer is no. Military families stationed in Korea do not need a Registration Card to live here. But you should probably think about getting one anyway. Here are 9 reasons…
Riding the Daegu Metro from the Camp Walker Lodge
I’m fresh out of mandatory quarantine and ready to explore Daegu, but my car hasn’t arrived yet. Steven is in the process of buying a car, but Daegu has great public transportation, so I don’t need to wait. However, I can hire a taxi, ride the bus, or my favorite public option—ride the Daegu Metro….
Quarantine with my Soldier in South Korea: What You Need to Know
I had to quarantine once after a week-long trip to New York City. And once again, after our road trip across the country. Neither one equipped me with the necessary mentality to deal with the mandatory 14-day quarantine in South Korea I just experienced. And here’s why.
Flying to South Korea During the Covid-19 Pandemic
I can’t believe I’m crying, and the flight to Seoul hasn’t even left the ground yet. I knew this could happen, but I thought it wouldn’t happen until much later. Maybe on our first overseas adventure. It didn’t always happen, but when it does, it makes the journey way less fun than the destination. Journal…
How to Move Your Military Family to South Korea During the Pandemic
First of all– hello. It’s been a minute. How and where are you these days? I’ve meant to write to you guys, and it’s been on my list for three weeks. I want to hear about what’s going on with you and your beautiful families. I also want you to come with me as we PCS…