travels
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European Reboot Adventures: Starting with Ireland š
My husband and I decided to take a Europe trip to visit my sister while she was studying abroad in Ireland. It was especially exciting because it would be my husband’s first time in Europe. It was great timing because I was in a rough patch emotionally and physically – feeling stuck and overwhelmed with work and life. Without completely intending this, I was able to experience a lot in Euope that refreshed my mind and soul. Ireland holds a special place in my heart as I have always felt connected to Ireland. Maybe that it was because I was born on Saint Patricks day, or that I love Irish…
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Spending Christmas in Korea by Myself
This is a post I started on April 17, 2017. Christmas in Korea is a couple’s holiday. And to make myself clarify, I wasn’t single. I was very much in a relationship. I was traveling through Southeast Asia during this festive holiday. I had just finished.. …Continued on August 14, 2022. … my study abroad semester in Singapore. I can only imagine what I was trying to write five years ago (already 3 years after my travel in Korea). Now we are 8 years after my travels to Korea! It’s amusing to read my old writing, opening a window to my past self and seeing my life struggles. Anyways, Korea…
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10 Reasons Why Didn’t Want to Leave Vietnam
I remember arriving in the Atlanta International Airport after a 24+ hours long flight (with a canceled flight night in Seoul, Korea- an adventure I will write about next time). In three words, it was: quiet, cold, and lonely. Where were the loud honkings? Where were the street vendors on every corner? The dozens of people trying to sell you tropical fruits? The motorbikes? I distinctly remember all those things being really annoying and obnoxious, but without it, I suddenly feel empty. Reverse culture shock is a real thing. When I went home, all the trees were bare, the house was empty. The neighbors stuck to themselves. It was like…
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Vietnam Transportations: To Motorbike or Not?
Motorbikes are riding within inches of each other, the loud whirring sound of the motor and fumes fill the air as everyone's idling at the stop light, the crazy woman driving a 10 ft tall lime tree with the man sitting in the back holding it up (that was us), etc. It's easy to say, "I'm not doing that."
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A Blogging Post to Get the Ball Rolling
What is the definition of procrastination?Ā I’ll tell you later…Ā Ha, get it? I saw that joke in a video on the internet, and related to it too much. Which reminded me of the blog posts I have not been writing and the endless list of things I want to put on there. It’s been awhile since my last post and I have not updated on my Vietnam trip. It really is a lot easier said than done, while everything is a work in progress. The more things I do while traveling, the less time I have to write about it. But as I am too familiar with it, all…
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Day 0: Handling a 20+ Hour Flight to Vietnam
People often dread long flights, I love it. I love being at airports. From the process of checking in, finding our flight terminal to watching hundreds of people anticipating their next adventure, I’m in love with the energy. To save time, we checked in online and spent the night before at La Quinta Inn and Suites. It was great for us as we had a nice breakfast and a free shuttle to the airport early next morning. The day before is always stressful with all the last minute packing for the trip. Not to mention, I have an innate fear of missing the flight and end up with a Home…
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Working From Home: Language Interpreting
As you know from my previous post, I have recently been working online with my second remote job (see my first remote job post here) with a language company. As a lot of people are quite interested in what it’s like to work from home, I decided to make a post about what it’s like to be a language interpreter, why I decided to do this, and where I want to go from here. Do you know a 2nd language? Do you care about helping people surpass communication barriers? Want to improve on industry specific vocabulary? I found a company that had allowed me to pursue an interest of mine,…
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Top 10 Free Things to Do in Nashville, TN
It’s no wonder that Nashville is considered Music City. The entire metropolis permeates with music and arts. If you are around or in town, be sure to stop by these top 10 free things to do in Nashville, Tennessee, put on a pair of boots, and go honky tonkin’!Ā “So honky tonk means white people hitting it hard?” – Dev,Ā Master of None To those who have seen this episode, kudos, I love this show! Master of NoneĀ was where I first saw clips of Nashville, it seemed fun! I’ll be the first to admit that country music/living is not my style, and was unsure of how I’d feel about Nashville! But..…
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Last Post: Travel Blogging Challenge Highlights and What I’ve Learned
I made it!!!!!!! For those who have never heard of this challenge, here is your opportunity to read it all the way ’til the end:Ā 21 Weeks of Travel Blogging ChallengeĀ (feel free to do a challenge of yourself!). After over three months of blogging, there are a few posts that I’m quite proud of for writing myself. Here are some of the best: Challenge Highlights Unusual Traveling Activities Inspirations for Traveling Top Three Cultural Foods Guide to Traveling Japan (for Beginners) Little Known Travel Tips As I approached this last post, I feel nervous and excited. Nervous because I feel as if I have exhausted my writing topics. What else is…
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Life is Temporary
Children. Sunset. Seasons. I can think of lots of things temporary about this photo. Not love. @ Photo Challenge: Temporary