Category: WELLNESS ON THE ROAD

  • How to Travel with Less Stress: Letting Go of Expectations

    How to Travel with Less Stress: Letting Go of Expectations

    Letting go changes how I approach travel, like embracing slow travel—it’s about dropping the need to control everything and going with the flow. I resist the urge to plan every little detail and let spontaneity guide me. This makes my travels more exciting and shows me how I handle challenging…

  • The Most Unexpected Lessons from My Travels in 2023

    The Most Unexpected Lessons from My Travels in 2023

    Unlike most travel bloggers, I am beginning to plan where to travel in the new year. I can’t move forward without looking back and reflecting on what I learned from my travels in 2023.

  • Three Must-Do Hikes in Daegu: How to See Temples, Views, and Nature Up Close

    Three Must-Do Hikes in Daegu: How to See Temples, Views, and Nature Up Close

    Daegu offers a variety of captivating hiking trails, with three standouts: Apsan Mountain, Gatbawi on Palgonsan Mountain, and Gumi Mountain. Apsan Mountain promises lush landscapes and rewarding panoramic views, Gatbawi features Buddhist statues along a cultural-rich trail, and Gumi Mountain offers breathtaking vistas and a challenging ascent. These trails contribute…

  • How to Make 2024 More Meaningful: What I’m Unlearning to Live Freely

    How to Make 2024 More Meaningful: What I’m Unlearning to Live Freely

    This is my first blog post about the upcoming new year. I want to write something other than a New Years Resolution. I want to challenge norms, embrace mindful choices, and hold myself accountable for a life abundant in experiences and authenticity. Brace yourself to navigate a narrative that transcends…

  • How to Make Friends in Korea Without Speaking the Language

    How to Make Friends in Korea Without Speaking the Language

    Over the past eight years, my journey of getting to know a different culture and immersing myself in Korean traditions has proven to be an eye-opening and rewarding experience. During my time in South Korea, I’ve had the good fortune of making some wonderful Korean friends. However, amidst these connections,…

  • Living Rich: Are You Living the Soft Life?

    Living Rich: Are You Living the Soft Life?

    I may be late to the part, but I recently watched a bunch of videos titled “soft life”. While most IG influencers sell the soft life hawking expensive handbags, face creams, or designer candles, the term didn’t originate that way. #Softlife is a trend that started in 2020 because people…

  • Share Your Truth: Why More Military Spouses Should Be Blogging

    Share Your Truth: Why More Military Spouses Should Be Blogging

    It still surprises me that many of my civilian friends don’t understand military life. They don’t understand ranks, the constant moving, or the role the military plays when they aren’t training as badass killers. They’ve never been on a military installation, been assigned living quarters, or speak fluent acronym. And…

  • Shipping a Car to South Korea: What You Need to Know First

    Shipping a Car to South Korea: What You Need to Know First

    Our one-day pit stop from South Korea turned into an 8-day extended layover in St. Louis. Follow us on our first road trip back in the US.