I am a picky eater. I always have been. My go-to dish is chicken strips and french fries. When in doubt, order that. So when I visited South Korea to see my husband who's living there, I was very nervous about the food! In fact, our first time going to a Korean restaurant made me break out in a sweat. I was so nervous that I wouldn't like anything! And not knowing what you're ordering or even eating once it arrives didn't help matters. For those of you who may be feeling panicked at the thought of trying these new foods, I've created this guide to Korean food to help you stay calm in the Continue Reading
83 Tower in Daegu
I told ya'll about visiting E-World during my time in South Korea, but I haven't told you yet about visiting the 83 Tower. After taking a cable car from E-World, we arrived at the bottom of the tower. It was a beautiful area with gardens and fountains and a great view. The cable cars were not my favorite, but that's just because I kept thinking, "What if the cable snaps?!" But luckily, it was a short ride and we arrived safely! At the bottom of the tower, there are lots of restaurants with both Korean and Western food. We went inside the tower first and took an elevator up to the Continue Reading
E-World in Daegu
Travis and I recently spent a day at an amusement park called E-World in Daegu. It was such a neat experience and we got so many fun photos that I wanted to share it with ya'll. This is a great activity for anyone stationed at Camp Walker, Camp Henry, or Camp Carroll. E-World is an amusement park that seemed to have a love theme. There were lots of heart decorations and signs that read, "Love Park," "Love Path", and "Romance." We went during their spring season so they had flowers everywhere! So many tulips! It was beautiful! The park has lots of rides and things to do -- roller Continue Reading
How to Say Numbers in Korean
Remember when I shared some common phrases in Korean? Well, another great thing to learn in another language is how to say numbers. You may need to use numbers when ordering at a restaurant, buying things at a market, receiving or giving directions, and so many other things. So today, I'm sharing how to say numbers in Korean. The English number is in bold and the Korean number is next to it. Like I said in my previous post, some of the Korean symbols don't really correspond to English letters -- such as T, D, G, and K. Because of this, you may see different spellings of these words, but Continue Reading
Common Phrases in Korean
Are you planning a trip to Korea? Or perhaps you are moving there? My husband lives there now, and I'm going to visit soon! One thing I'm worried about is the language barrier. I don't know a thing about the Korean language! Maybe you don't either? As a way to help myself, my husband, and others who may be visiting Korea, I am sharing common phrases in Korean for you to learn. Here is a list of some common phrases in Korean that would be great for learning. Some of the Korean symbols don't really correspond to English letters -- such as T, D, G, and K. Because of this, you may see Continue Reading
South Korean Culture
Travis has officially lived in South Korea for one month, and even in that short amount of time he has learned a lot about South Korean culture. I love hearing about the things he's learned, and others I've talked to find South Korean culture very interesting too. There are so many things we didn't know! I wanted to share what we've learned in this first month. People dating in South Korea do not meet each other's families until after they are engaged. When a Korean baby is born, they are automatically considered a one-year-old. Therefore, a Korean may be 20 years old, but to Americans he Continue Reading
Free Apps for International Communication
One of my biggest concerns when Travis left for South Korea was figuring out how we would communicate with each other. He wouldn't be able to take his cell phone because of the international charges and fees he would have. He was able to put his cell phone on a military hold without any fees, and he bought a new phone in South Korea. Thankfully, we have found many ways to talk even on different sides of the world! For anyone else who is preparing for a move or long trip overseas, I wanted to share what we use to communicate, as well as other free apps for international Continue Reading
South Korea PCS Packing List
If you follow my blog, you know my husband will be boarding a plane for South Korea in the next couple weeks. That means we have been packing like crazy. I have been so thankful for any resource we can find about what to bring and what is provided and how an international PCS even works. I've been trying to read up on all the information I can get, but I do wish there was more. Because of that, I'm writing this post for anyone else who is preparing for a move to South Korea. Your destination, housing, or packing list might not be exactly the same, but I hope this gives you a better idea Continue Reading
Things to Do When Visiting Charleston
My husband took me on a short trip to Charleston, South Carolina as an early birthday present recently. I had always wanted to visit this city so rich in southern charm, so it was the perfect place to go for our last southern trip. We had a great time, and fit several fun things into a three-day trip. I'm sharing with you what we did, as well as some of the things I recommend and wish we had gotten the chance to do. The very first thing we did was take a horse and carriage tour around downtown. I highly recommend this because it's a great way to hear about the city's little details you Continue Reading
FAQ — South Korea
Since announcing our big news of Travis moving to Korea, people have had many questions. So I figured I'd write out a post for those of you who are curious to know more. If you are in the military or in a military family, you will probably already know these answers. But many civilians just don't fully understand it all. Here are the most frequently asked questions and our answers. When does he move there? Travis has to report to his new unit by March 1. He will take a couple weeks of leave before he moves, so we will be leaving Georgia mid-February to spend a couple weeks in Continue Reading
Best Places to Visit in Savannah
Are you planning a trip to Savannah, Georgia? Or have you recently moved to the southern Georgia area? Perhaps you've just received orders for Fort Stewart? Whichever the case, this is a great list of things to do in the beautiful historic city of Savannah. Places to visit, sights to see, food to eat, souvenirs to buy -- it's all here folks. Best places to visit in Savannah begins right here! Things to Do in Savannah Shopping Let's start with my favorite part! I love window shopping, and I love purchase shopping. I'm sure my hubby wishes I enjoyed window shopping more than the Continue Reading
Things to Do at Disney World
As an early birthday present, Travis surprised me with a trip to Disney World! We were both so excited to visit the most magical place on earth. We left Thursday night and spent the night in a hotel. Friday was all about Magic Kingdom. Saturday, we spent half the day in Animal Kingdom and the rest of the evening in Magic Kingdom finishing up the things we hadn't got to do the day before. Sunday, we went to Hollywood Studios, and Monday we were at Epcot before heading home. It was a fun-packed four-day weekend that left us exhausted, but so happy. I want to share with you my favorite Continue Reading