SLOW TRAVEL TIPS Everyone Says They’ll Visit When You Live Abroad Posted on August 19, 2015April 22, 2024 You’ve read all the articles about what it takes to decorate for house guests. How we make it look like a hotel room for visitors. And I’m here to tell you that if your guests are coming to stay in luxury you should book them a suite at the nearest… Read more
PLACES Book a Budget Island Escape: Kos, Greece via Ryanair Posted on August 16, 2015June 17, 2024 Exploring the Affordable Side of Paradise with Ryanair’s Deals Greece was the most visited destination via Ryanair. And the island of Kos was one of our favorite destinations in Greece. We went anytime the price dropped to less than $100 for us. Yes, I said we flew from Germany to… Read more
PLACES Your One-Stop Shop: Full-Service Real Estate Agents in Daegu Posted on August 12, 2015May 17, 2024 My real estate agent is probably no different than any of the realtors here in Daegu. Real estate agents in the US, show you properties and once you select one, collect their fee and move on. But not here in Korea. He translates the mail, pays all my utilities for me and drink soju and dance to American rap classics. Read more
PLACES Living in South Korea and Traveling Asia Posted on August 9, 2015July 28, 2024 I was very excited when I found out we would be heading back overseas. The idea of living in South Korea intrigued me. I lived in Korea many years ago as a child. So I immediately began researching Daegu. I looked for blogs that could provide some insights for what to expect. But I couldn’t find any that were very helpful. Moving to South Korea came with the expectation of exploring Asia. I decided to be the research I was looking for. Here, I share some valuable travel tips and ideas that I have learned while living in South Korea and traveling across Asia. Read more
MILITARY RELATED Daily Life in Daegu: One Military Spouse Perspective Posted on July 31, 2015October 31, 2024 If we weren’t ex-pats in South Korea, daily would be uneventful. But in South Korea, everything from shopping to going to a restaurant, going to the movies, or riding in a taxi is an opportunity for adventure. And this is what I love about living in Daegu. The ordinary can… Read more
LIFESTYLE New Home in Daegu: Our Expat Life in South Korea Posted on July 22, 2015May 19, 2024 Settling In: My Journey Begins in Daegu My apartment is all set up. From now on, everything I do will be tweaking how I use the space. Our VPN works, and I can stream videos and order from JCPenneys and Pier1. I met a few of my neighbors and even… Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL How to Taste Wine for Beginners: Sip, Savor, or Spit? Posted on June 17, 2014December 12, 2024 Wine tasting notes may seem complicated. But it’s not– go for what you like. Ultimately, it will help you to select wines you’ll actually drink and enjoy at home. If not, you can always buy wines with a pretty label. Or just stick to bottles labeled red or white, sweet or dry. Read more
LIFESTYLE Half Marathon Confessions: What Made Me Reflect on Every Mile! Posted on May 23, 2014May 19, 2024 Did You Run the Whole Thing? I gasped and took a deep breath. What an odd first question to ask someone who just told you they ran a half marathon. No, how was it? Did you have fun? Not even a, why? Any of them is a valid question. I… Read more