A Fun Night Out in Daegu: Cocktails, Club Hopping, Coffee and Claw Machines
First and foremost, I am certainly not a party girl. My idea of a fun night is great food and some wine at home with my favourite people. However, every so often it’s fun to
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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 gu
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 m
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 inst
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.
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
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 (₩9,9
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
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 mon
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
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
How to Apply for a Japanese Visa from Korea as a South African
How South Africans Can Apply For A Japanese Visa As Residents In Korea (or as a South African resident) 🇯🇵 🇿🇦 Over the summer holidays I spent 4 days in Japan with my
September Book Reviews; I Who Have Never Known Men, Tender Is The Flesh, Heart Lamp and Dream Count
September Book Reviews Heart Lamp, I Who Have Never Known Men, Dream Count and Tender Is The Flesh Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq Short stories, domestic fiction, Indian class and cast
July Book Reviews; The Edge of Water, 8 Lives Of A Century-Old Trickster, Book Lovers and Yellowface
July Book Reviews: Book Lovers, 8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster, The Edge of Water and Yellowface Book Lovers by Emily Henry Hallmark romance Book Lovers was…not it. I’m s
June Book Reviews The Book Thief, The Silent Patient, The Women and The Cabinet
June Book Reviews The Book Thief, The Silent Patient, The Women and The Cabinet The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Historical fiction (WWII), Nazi Germany, family, coming-of-age, loss
A Fun Summer Activity in Busan: Make Your Own Perfume!
A Fun Summer Activity in Busan: Make Your Own Perfume! With summer holidays just around the corner, many of us are either planning trips or looking for fun, local experiences to sp
May Book Reviews: White Chrysanthemum, The Safekeep, Conversations with Friends and The Lovely Bones
May Book Reviews White Chrysanthemum, The Safekeep, Conversations with Friends and The Lovely Bones White Chrysanthemum by Mary Lynn Bracht Korea-Japan historical fiction (comfort
Harry Potter In Concert in Seoul: watching the movie while a live orchestra does the scoring
I don’t quite know when this became a thing but I remember seeing some reels of people watching Disney movies in a theatre with a live orchestra. That seemed pretty damn cool. Bu
April Book Reviews; Sapiens and Please Look After Mom
April Book Reviews Sapiens & Please Look After Mom Yes yes, I know…my book review count has been diminishing by 1 book a month. I’m just as disappointed as you, I promise.
Coldplay live in Seoul: it was everything I’d imagined it would be
I’m actually still in disbelief that I saw this IN REAL LIFE! It’s been a month since I got to experience Coldplay in Seoul and even now I can’t find the words to adequately
Slow weekends with good friends, delicious food, self-care and calming sunset vibes are where it’s at!
I am very much an introvert but I adore being around the people I love. So I’ve always struggled to find my balance with being social while prioritising my me-time. Since mid-Mar
March Book Reviews: Life of Pi, Do The New You and Rise
March Book Reviews Life of Pi, Do The New You and Rise I didn’t really plan this but March ended up being a men of faith month for me. I started with a beautiful story that chall
February Book Reviews All The Lovers In The Night, Where The Crawdads Sing, A Thousand Splendid Suns and The Housemaid
February Book Reviews All The Lovers In The Night, Where The Crawdads Sing, A Thousand Splendid Suns and The Housemaid I seem to be on a role with reading 4 books a month and- gran
January Book Reviews; Fangirl, Human Acts, The Vegetarian and Verity
January Book Reviews Fangirl, Human Acts, The Vegetarian and Verity This is it! January has officially set the tone for my reading adventures in 2025 and I am PUMPED! I’ve a
Moving To a New Home in Korea Without Knowing Much Korean
The intention behind starting this blog 2 YEARS ago (ya, I’ve been slacking for two years) was to create a space to share my thoughts and experiences. Whether anyone is actually
Whole Roast Chicken & Veg: Reigniting My Love Of Cooking One Dish At A Time
I may have mentioned before that I moved into a new apartment about 2 months ago and I have an actual, normal-sized, kitchen now! Those of you living in Korea will, no doubt,
On To New Beginnings; New Home, New Job, New Life!
I’ve moved! I’m still very much living in Korea (probably never gonna leave) but I’ve been forced to move deep within the countryside. And, actually, I’m totally fine with
A Christmasy Night in Seoul
A Christmasy Night in Seoul This is rather judgemental of me but when asked if I’d ever want to live in Seoul I always respond with a quick “No Way!” (and I get this ques
BranJack, a Hidden Jazz Bar in Changwon
Whether you’re into whiskeys & jazz or just into chill vibes & good times, BranJack Rooftop Bar in Changwon (브랜잭 루프탑 창원시) is a must! Personally, I’ve
