Korean Eel Barbecue: Why You Need to Try Jangeo Gui in Korea
We definitely spoilt ourselves this day. After our little grocery shopping adventure (which you can click here to read about if you haven’t already) we stopped for some jangeo gui (eel barbecue) in Jinju—yup, I said eel. If you’re looking for must-try foods for your trip to Korea, add this to your list immediately! Restaurant […]
Grocery Shopping at Lotte Mart in Jinju: A Surprisingly Fun Expat Ritual
There have been a handful of moments over the past few years that made me all too aware of my adult brain development. One such moment was the overwhelming excitement I felt when making my first mattress purchase and another is the genuine joy of grocery shopping. Grocery Shopping For One Living alone means grocery […]
2026 Life Update 2: Teaching Middle School, Social Life Shifts & Long-Distance Marriage
And just like that, April is coming to an end. I’d say my theme for the past month centred around being an adult even when I really wanted to be a kid. April was my month of instilling new routines that I’m rather proud to say have become habits. And that’s one of the defining […]
Hluhluwe Mini Honeymoon Guide: Where to Stay, Safari Tips & Costs
Like I mentioned in my 2026 life update, a lot is happening this year—for me that includes gaining the perfect husband and becoming a wife. And with a marriage comes a honeymoon. For this post I want to a share the details of the unforgettable trip we went on for our mini-honeymoon in Hluhluwe, South […]
Recreating a Durban Bunny Chow in Korea: A Taste of Home
A Little Piece of Durban in Korea I might be wrong, but I think I’ve yet to mention that I’m a Durban girlie🥰. The city of eternal summer and home of the Zulu Kingdom on the east coast of South Africa. We also have the best food in the country—yes, I’m biased but it’s true. […]
3 Easy Mussel Recipes: Pasta, Risotto & Creamy Mussels
3 Easy Mussel Recipes: Pasta, Risotto & Creamy Mussels I’ll be honest, I didn’t exactly think it through when I bought 3kg of mussels. I was just taken by the price (₩9,900!), which felt like a bargain… until they were delivered to my door step. Still, I made the most of it and somehow turned […]
Finding Joy in the Little Things: Classroom Decor, Mini Chocolate Cake & Kitchen Upgrades
Finding Joy in the Little Things: Classroom Decor, Mini Chocolate Cake & Kitchen Upgrades I may not have done that much over the past month, but the little things make all the difference. Be it a touch of classroom decorating, a mini homemade chocolate cake, or a simple spice cabinet purchase to make cooking a […]
2026 Life Update: A Busy but Promising Year Ahead
2026 Life Update: A Busy But Promising Year Ahead Why 2026 Already Feels So Fast This 2026 life update already feels like the year is flying by. How is it that we’re nearly 4 months in when January was actually yesterday?🤨 This whole time concept will forever baffle me. I’m also getting the sense that […]
Beyond Delicious Chinese Food In Daegu
Beyond Delicious Chinese Food in Daegu Oh, what a yummy way to start off the year! A friend and I actually stumbled across this restaurant, Duckle (덕클 대구 삼덕점), in Daegu after my nail appointment. The seriously delectable smell from the outside had us derailing our plans and floating toward the entrance like one […]
The Final 12 of 42 Books I’ve Read In 2025
The Final 13 of 42 Books I’ve Read In 2025 And just like that 2025 is coming to a close🥲. My reading goal for this year was at least four books a month, which should have given me a total of 48 books for the year; alas, life is unpredictable. Nevertheless, I’m still pretty dang […]
