Summer holidays are just around the corner and, if you’re anything like me, you’ll be looking to reward yourself with a bit of time abroad. However, travelling can be expensive. Especially in the high season…
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Since I started this blog I’ve written about places all over Korea. I’ve even written about a few places outside of Korea. So it’s funny that I’ve never thought to write about the place where I’ve actually lived…
When most people hear the word “Haeundae”, the first thing that comes to mind is the beach. Then the restaurants. Then the fancy hotels. Then, maybe, the shopping. But what a lot of people don’t realise is…
To spend money or to save money? One of the biggest conundrums that teachers in Korea face every Friday when that final bell rings. Should you go out and blow all your money on mountains of soju and samgyeopsal? Or…
The first month of my mega saving challenge is over. Hooray! This month was full of all sorts of temptations. Especially since it was one of the dreaded 5 weekend months. Add to that, 2 bank holidays…
I have a secret confession. I’m a bit of a planning geek. Actually planning for a trip could even be my favourite thing about travelling. Nothing satisfies me more than searching for flights on Skyscanner,…
I’ve wanted to write this post for quite a while now, but I always put it off. I didn’t want to be too negative. I didn’t want to put people off visiting Korea, or living here. Although I try to…
Being from the UK, Mexican food wasn’t really something I was too familiar with growing up. We had a few chains in big cities, but nothing to rival the abundance of…
Can you believe that my little money book has been sitting at the bottom of the bag since I got back from the Philippines over 2 months ago, and that I’m just getting around to writing this post? I…
If you’ve considered teaching in Korea, you’ll probably have spent a fair amount of time trying to decide whether to go down the public or private school route. Private academies, known as hagwons, have a…