Category Archives: Travel Diary
Primal Spirit Foods Jerky in Daegu!
I was pretty excited to discover Primal Spirit Foods Jerky (one of my favorite snacks) on the shelves of one of my favorite hangouts in Daegu, Buy the Book Cafe. The owner’s favorite flavor is Thai Peanut, so that’s what … Continue reading
Filed under Daegu, Food & Restaurants, Travel Diary
Monk Jam Session
While walking through the metro station courtyard today, I heard 80s techno pop through my headphones. I looked up and this monk had just started his jam session. I don’t know what he’s singing, but I like to pretend it’s … Continue reading
Filed under Daegu, Moments on the road, Travel Diary
Adjusting to the weather
I am a native Californian who has enjoyed many 80-degree days in winter. In Korea, there’s something about suffering through 20-degree days that makes 45-degree days feel like I’m paradise.
Filed under Daegu, Travel Diary
They made me dance naked in freezing water while my friends watched and laughed. Another jjimjilbang story.
After spending a day at Penis Park in Samcheok and having what could be called a just-order-something-and-see-what-you-get kind of dinner, Jamecca, Brittany and I decided some unwinding at a jjimjilbang would be a nice way to end the evening. We … Continue reading
Filed under Jjimjilbang, Korea, Travel Diary
Five months and two weeks in, life is good in Korea
While instant messaging a friend last night, I shared that my time in Korea has been the least stressful period of my post-graduate years. Stress has most evidently been reduced on the job front. I have a lot more free … Continue reading
Filed under Insprirational, Korea, Teaching Abroad, Travel Diary, Travel Jobs, Vegan
