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Travel + Wellness + Culture + Women Over 50

Category: SLOW TRAVEL & LIVING ABROAD

 

Relocation abroad takes planning, patience, and flexibility. From visas to housing, each move brings challenges and opportunities. As an American expat, I’ve learned that making friends and finding community are key to feeling at home. With the right tips, relocation becomes less stressful and more rewarding, opening doors to growth and adventure.

SLOW TRAVEL & LIVING ABROAD Do USFK Personnel Need a Registration Card?

Do USFK Military Personnel Need a South Korean Registration Card?

Posted on September 29, 2021July 24, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters

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…

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SLOW TRAVEL & LIVING ABROAD

PCS Time – How to Stay Positive: This Too Will Pass

Posted on February 16, 2017November 15, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters

Every PCS is different. It’s way too easy to focus on all the stress, uncertainty, career and relationship challenges we have to overcome to live a life that’s positive and full of gratitude. Growth occurs when we make the effort to see the obstacles for what they really are– life lessons and opportunities to live in real time and not the past or the present.

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SLOW TRAVEL & LIVING ABROAD Living in Daegu South Korea

Why Daegu Was the Best Assignment of Our Military Life

Posted on February 6, 2017February 16, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters

Daegu, South Korea is the 3rd or 4th largest city in South Korea depending on whether you consider Incheon part of Seoul or not. With more than 2.5 million people Daegu, ideally situated between two mountain ranges, Seoul and Busan. It’s home to the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s Fighting Eagles, a division of the United States military and the reason why my husband’s here, which is why I’m here.

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SLOW TRAVEL & LIVING ABROAD My Apartment in Daegu South Korea

Daegu Apartment Living: 7 Things I Love About Life in South Korea

Posted on February 5, 2017November 22, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters

I stepped into this Daegu apartment and felt at home right away. I wanted light, views, four bedrooms, and a walkable neighborhood, even if it meant stretching the budget. After months of searching, this place gave us everything we needed for our life in South Korea. It became the apartment I loved coming back to every day.

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SLOW TRAVEL & LIVING ABROAD Daegu 104 Suseong apartment

American-Style Apartments in Daegu: What You Need to Know Before PCS

Posted on March 1, 2016September 11, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters

Are you PCS to Daegu? I created this Daegu Off-post Apartment Guide so you would have information about off-post housing, housing options in Daegu, amenities, schools, and the city of Daegu. I remember when we learned of our PCS to Daegu South Korea. Here is a ton of options, with pictures, for American style apartments in Daegu.

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SLOW TRAVEL & LIVING ABROAD Apsan hike, Robyn, Stacey, Daegu, South Korea

Expat Life in Daegu: Settled, Wired, and Looking for Work

Posted on July 22, 2015September 2, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters

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…

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