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.
There are too many goodbyes in the military. It was barely 5 am— soldiers’ time. The ground was wet and the air was damp from the early morning dew. We sat in the comfort of our Honda. The heat at …
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 …
Here is a short list of some of the conversations with OTHER military spouses, most of which we wish we could say to our husbands, but often don’t. I bet each and every one of you has said a few of the following or wished you could.
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 …
Gibraltar is a small English territory that straddles the edge of Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar, a 9 miles stretch of ocean that separates the continents of Europe and Spain. An entry point from which the Moors from Morocco …
If you know me, you know I’m no fan of the most group tours or package tours. I am a visual person and I consider the research the first leg of the tour. I like all the possibilities for intrigue, …
Jeju is a volcanic island, sometimes referred to as the “Hawaii” of Korea. I’m not so sure I’d go that far having visited Hawaii, but it’s a nice break from the mainland. And oh yeah, it’s also the place to go see giant erotic sculptures and a sex-themed amusement park too.
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.
The markets are comprised of thousands of stalls inside and out, in air conditioned areas, on side streets and under umbrellas, selling everything from fabrics, to housewares, men’s and women’s clothing, both modern and traditional, crafts, produce, seafood and more.
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.
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 …
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 …