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Duffel Bag Spouse Travels

Travel + Wellness + Culture + Women Over 50

Tag: PCS Planning

SLOW TRAVEL & LIVING ABROAD hosting visitors, guest room tips, family visits, Ai image

Hosting House Guests: 10 Simple Ways to Keep Them Comfortable

Posted on December 28, 2025January 3, 2026

Hosting house guests isn’t about perfection. It’s about offering comfort, clarity, and a genuine welcome. After years of hosting friends and family across continents, I’ve learned what people actually need—and what they don’t. This guide shares simple ways to help house guests feel at ease the moment they arrive.

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MILITARY LIFE & TRAVEL Moving,Boxes,On,Stairs,Of,New,House,,Outdoors

How to Plan Your Unaccompanied Baggage Shipment for PCS

Posted on August 16, 2023December 23, 2025

Embarking on a new journey from Korea with Unaccompanied Baggage (UB) in tow? Elevate your PCS experience by crafting a well-rounded list encompassing essentials for comfort and practicality. Whether it’s bedding, dining, electronics, or those unexpected must-haves, our comprehensive guide ensures you’re prepared for every twist and turn of your…

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MILITARY LIFE & TRAVEL Steven with kid Malik

Saying Goodbye Every Three Years in the Military

Posted on August 21, 2015May 8, 2026

I sat in a quiet parking lot before dawn and said goodbye without words as my husband left for deployment. After he was gone, I managed the house, raised our children, and learned how to live with the silence he left behind. I built routines to stay grounded, even when loneliness and fear crept in. I came to understand that while he served overseas, I was serving at home in my own way. Through every goodbye, I held onto the belief that love, resilience, and time would carry us to the next hello.

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MILITARY LIFE & TRAVEL Military spouse braids

Daily Life in Daegu: One Military Spouse Perspective

Posted on July 31, 2015December 27, 2025

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…

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SLOW TRAVEL & LIVING ABROAD Military spouse sunset in field

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

Posted on July 22, 2015February 18, 2026

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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DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Stacey the photographer, Jeju, South Korea

My Journey Through Military Life: Army Brat, Soldier, and Now Military Spouse

Posted on May 10, 2014February 23, 2026

Born into a world where traveling and the military are intertwined, the essence of service courses through my veins. From the tender moments of my infancy at Ft. Meade’s Kimbrough Army Hospital, where I received my very first slap on the rear, to the bustling streets of Rome, where I…

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MILITARY LIFE & TRAVEL Military Life, The Insider Guide, Surviving the PCS Move, moving again

Military Life: The Insider Guide to Surviving PCS and Deployments

Posted on November 8, 2010April 12, 2026

Military life means moving—again and again. Each PCS brings new challenges, from packing memories to finding a new home. After years of cross-country and overseas relocations, I’ve learned that preparation, organization, and patience make all the difference. This guide shares my best PCS tips, real-life stories, and resources to make your next move smoother and stress-free.

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