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TRAVEL MONEY & PLANNING

Kakao Taxi App: Your Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free Ridesharing

Posted on August 9, 2023December 23, 2025

If you live in Korea, you probably already know how essential the Kakao Taxi app is for getting around the busy streets. Since I recently shipped my car, I’ve been using Kakao Taxi more. I love how convenient it is to have door-to-door service. Who doesn’t like the flexibility and reduced anxiety of driving, parking, or looking for parking? Kakao Taxi is a must-have app besides Naver and Kakao Talk.

TRAVEL MONEY & PLANNING

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Shinhan Debit Card: The Best Solution for Foreigners

Posted on August 3, 2023December 23, 2025

Living in South Korea as a foreigner without a local debit card is possible, but it can be a challenging experience, especially if you prefer immersing yourself in the local culture. Without a Korean debit card, accessing basic necessities like shopping, transportation, cafe hopping, and other essential services can become a bit time consuming. While many businesses in South Korea accept cash and American credit cards, some may not.

TRAVEL MONEY & PLANNING

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Top 6 Must Haves for Booking a Quality Budget Hotel

Posted on June 30, 2023December 23, 2025

Budget Singapore Hotel: The Village Albert Court Hotel We don’t exclusively search for “budget” hotels, I look for a quality hotel at a certain price point. We’re all about smart spending, but I am not easy to please. The idea is to free up more of our budget to spend…

TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

Virtual Reality Travel: Embracing the New Normal

Posted on July 29, 2020November 16, 2025

As a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world is seeing travel restrictions like never before. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got frequent flier miles. However, it doesn’t matter if your country’s passport allows you to travel seamlessly across the world. It doesn’t matter if your savings Is stacked up…

WELLNESS ON THE ROAD

How to Navigate Conspiracies in Social Media

Posted on May 30, 2020November 16, 2025

Is it me, or are there more conspiracy theories? They are so abundant on social media. People difficulty distinguishing between what is fact and what is opinion. People I consider reasonable, intelligent, or reasonably intelligent share theories once only spoken in the shadows or the fringes. I am not the…

WELLNESS ON THE ROAD

The Best Home Inventory Apps

Posted on December 7, 2018November 16, 2025

One of the hardest things about a PCS move is keeping track of all of your belongings and staying organized. Using a mobile app is a great way to deal with both of these issues. Here are six useful home inventory apps you can install to make your move less…

WELLNESS ON THE ROAD

AllTrails for Beginners: How to Choose the Right Hike Every Time

Posted on November 16, 2018November 16, 2025

Tomorrow is National Take a Hike Day. But I don’t need an excuse to go hiking. It’s become a passion ever since I lived in South Korea. ever since then, I am always looking for resources to help me map out the best trails. And one website, Alltrails.com has been consistent no matter where we live.