Korea’s magical of kimchi: a flavorful fermented veggie that has countless medicinal properties, curing everything from broken legs to acne– stopping short of it being placed in IVs for cancer patients.
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Get practical tips from DuffelBagSpouse Travel for maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a military spouse on the go. As an Army Wife and Air Force & Navy Mom, she offers straightforward advice on eating right, exercising regularly, and keeping a positive mindset. Her blog provides insights on balancing home and family life, engaging in self-care, and nurturing relationships. Learn about her favorite hiking trails, beauty routines, and spa experiences. It’s all about making your well-being a priority and thriving through the ups and downs of frequent moves.
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The Ultimate Star Wars 4D Movie Experience in South Korea
4D theater in South Korea offers a unique cinematic experience by combining traditional movie viewing with sensory effects that engage the audience on multiple levels. These theaters typically feature motion-enhanced seats that move and vibrate in sync with the action on screen, along with special effects like wind, fog, strobe lights, and even scents…
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Baumholder Military Life: What Made Our German Apartment So Special
Don’t get me wrong, I loved our little apartment in Baumholder, but that town was well-known for its contrary weather. We fondly and not so fondly referred to it as the rock. We lived in an old stone mansion that had been renovated into four large apartments. We shared the second floor with a retired German officer. The first floor was split between a US Major and his wife. Across the hall was a 90+ year old German widow.
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The Best of Both Worlds: Military Support and Korean Experiences
I once referred to myself as an expat. But during a recent dinner party at my home, we welcomed “real” American Expats to a long promised and much appreciated home cooked meal.
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Army Wives- How to Avoid Becoming a Cliche
Army wives hear it all the time—don’t become a cliché. But what does that really mean? Every few years, we box up our lives, say goodbye to friends, and start over somewhere new. It’s hard not to fall into old patterns. Drama. Gossip. Isolation. But each move gives us a…
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11 Observations of a Black World Traveler
Nope, not even close. Although… even though I am NOT rich, I may be the only black person they meet and I want to leave a positive impression. I often feel the need to over tip or otherwise over-compensate for my skin color. Its totally unnecessary because I’m not a hotel pig, I find myself doing things like straightening up the room so the maids don’t see any mess.
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Hosting House Guests: 10 Simple Ways to Keep Them Comfortable
Everyone Says They’ll Visit You’ve read all the articles about what it takes to decorate for house guests and 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…
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Daily Life in Daegu: One Military Spouse Perspective
If we weren’t expats in South Korea, daily life 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…