Mangwanani Spa: Half-Day Couple Treatments
Mangwanani Spa is known throughout South Africa for being a consistently great place for relaxation and tranquility. So much so that this post probably doesn’t even need to be po
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8 Things To Do During a 10 Hour Layover at Singapore Changi Airport
I don’t expect this will be my only post of pastimes in Singapore Changi Airport during a layover but this was certainly the most time I’ve spent there thus far. My husband and
Geochang’s 2026 Gamak Mountain Flower Festival
Before the clock runs out I have to share my pictures from Gamak Mountain at the gorgeous festival of purple and white flowers in Geochang. Korea has a lot of flower related festiv
Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness: The First Set Book of My Master’s Course
There are four set texts in my English literature master’s course with the first one being Joseph Conrad’s Heart Of Darkness. This books has—and still is—taken me on quite
Butcher Boys uMhlanga
I was tempted to call the post Butcher Boys uMhlanga Review but who am I kidding—we already know Butcher Boys is great! So really, this post is just a way for me to talk about th
Becoming An English Literature Master’s Student At The Open University
If you’ve been reading my posts for a while you’ll know that last year was the pivotal point in what is now my journey toward a master’s qualification in English literature.
Springboks vs Wales in Durban: My First Boks Game
The stars aligned ever so beautifully for me this July with a Springbok vs Wales rugby match taking place in my hometown just one day post arrival. After my years of declaring to e
The Expat’s Guide To Visiting Home For A Month
I love hearing from my fellow expats about their trips home because no matter where you’re from there are three things we all seek on our visits: food, family and tradition. I’
Singapore Airlines Increased My Layover From 1 Hour To 10
At this point, I’ve been on enough long haul flights to know that I prefer a short layover going and a longer one on return, so this 10-hour wait in Singapore was definitely not
My Favourite Date Night Spots In Daegu: Yakiniku Beef And Live Jazz
I love a reason to get dressed up, enjoy amazing food, and sip on quality cocktails. If you do too then this is a must-read Daegu date night guide. I’ll be sharing one of the
Skyline Luge Tongyeong and Marinated Raw Crab Lunch
If you’re planning a Tongyeong day trip or looking for exciting things to do in Tongyeong, Skyline Luge is one attraction I think everyone would enjoy. The girls and I planne
4 Day Osaka Trip: Where We Ate, Stayed and What We Did
Jump To: Apps To Download Before Visiting Osaka How To Get From Kansai Airport To Osaka Our Hotel Recommendation In Osaka First Stop Sushi Exploring Dotonbori At Sunset Steamed Chi
Jangeo Dopbap; A Korean Grilled Eel And Rice Dish
If my Korean Eel Barbecue post wasn’t quite able to convince you that eel is delicious and absolutely worth trying, then then allow me one more attempt by introducing you to jang
Korean Pork Bone Soup; One Of Korea’s Best Dishes
Korean pork bone soup (gamjatang) is one of my top three favourite Korean foods. I hadn’t heard of it before moving here and I believe it’s my duty to convince any of you who m
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
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
