Becoming an Expat in France: Beneath the Surface A lot of people dream of moving overseas and the romanticism of a life as an “expat” (which is a somewhat white-privilege word for immigrant, and one I typically try to avoid…
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French Culture: Same Same but (So So) Different As you may know, few weeks ago, the handsome Frenchman that I met on my 4th day in Paris proposed to me. So, this seemed like an appropriate time to start…
My Top Travel Tips: The EagleCreek Pack-It System When I took my first really big international trip, I started searching for ways to pack smart. I was going to India for two months and needed to be able to pack in…
A Night at Rak Ko Jae Hanok in Seoul’s Bukchon Village >><< Trying to decide if you should book your stay at Rak Ko Jae? Jump down to my review summary to see if it is for you! >><< We arrived one in…
The Fortress Wall Trail of Bugaksan Mountain This day ended up being more epic than I could have ever imagined. When you are sick with a chronic illness, you dream of being able to climb one flight of stairs without…
Becoming an Expat in France: The Visa The first step to becoming an immigrant and moving abroad is figuring out how you will legally stay in the country. Depending on the country, this may be more simple than others (and…
Part 1: The Journey toward the DMZ’s Joint Security Area When planning our trip to South Korea, one of our travel buddies told us that the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) was on his must-see list for Seoul. I did a quick google search…
Part 2: The JSA, The Space between Political Charades and Tragedy The weather forecast was not good that day. Rain with thunderstorms. But, the rain seemed to be holding off and the weather, albeit oppressively hot and humid, was at least…
Part 3: Our Last Glimpses of North Korea and Further Reflections from the DMZ Our trip to the DMZ was nothing short of fascinating, but maybe not as much for all the reasons I had expected. Every time I had…
Becoming an Expat: A Lasting Connection When I decided to pack my bags and move to France, it was a daunting journey. I always tell everyone that is considering immigrating to another country that you must have two things:…