1. Jeonju Jeonju is far and away my favorite spot in Korea. Hands down! There, you get a perfect mix of old and new. Known for its amazing food- it is the birthplace of the Korean staple- bibimbop. The old: Roam the cobblestoned streets, explore Gyeonggi Palace and enjoy the charming alleyways of the beautiful hanok village. … More The Top 5 Places to Put on Your Bucket List
What do you remember? Can you be certain that what you remember is, indeed, what happened to you? On a scale of 1-10, how certain are you of the events that led you here? Have you fallen victim to coping mechanisms? You know- the things we persistently push down because, in the moment, remembering is … More Home: The People, Places and Things
So you’ve arrive in Seoul, and are actually working in Korea. This next installment is for navigating yourself through a hagwon job in Korea when you’re already here. … More Korean TEFL jobs: Exposed
Important things you need to know about Korean contracts, and your rights while working here! … More Read Before Signing- A Crash Course in Korean Contracts
My last post advised potential teachers on the interview questions you must be certain to ask before accepting a position. I *cannot* stress the importance of asking those questions enough. Continuing this stroke of genius, I have compiled a list of things I wish I knew before coming to Korea. … More What I wish I knew before coming to Korea
Please, take it from someone who knows the situation…learn from my mistakes! … More 11 crucial interview questions for a teaching job in Korea
A symphony I hope all girls and women learn to play … More The #1, most important lesson Korea has taught me
An honest musing on a long-term, long-distance relationship. … More Moving Inward; Moving Onward: An honest look at a long-distance relationship
When you’re a foreigner in Seoul, there are certain times where you just have to throw your hand up and think “wtf is happening right now.” Here is my list. … More #becauseKorea
At once I can’t believe I’m writing this post, and I’m relieved to be. For those who have kept in contact with me during the 6 months I’ve spent in Korea, you are probably aware that I’ve decided to move to Thailand. As of late, I haven’t been posting as frequently as I would like … More Why I’m moving to Bangkok / My semi colon project
The Wayward Waygook 