It’s been five years since I first stepped off the plane in Incheon but in reality, I can recall the details of that day like it were yesterday. […]
Tag: Ireland
Nailing it!
I’m 26 and I’ve never had a professional manicure. I’m sure there are girls rolling around in disgust at this fact and I’m sure there are others in […]
Home in Ireland for Christmas- A few thoughts.
Like most expats my age, I ask myself the same questions every September, “Where will I go for Christmas?” The past few winter breaks have been spent swaning […]
My Ireland bucketlist
It’s been almost 3 years since I’ve been home in Ireland. Now, I have a week in Ireland to do everything.So I made a list, Eat potatoes with […]
First Birthday celebration in Korea- 돌잔치
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to be invited to a first birthday party. In Korea, 100 days (백일) and the first birthday (돌잔치) are big […]
Made in China- The Result.
I’ve always thought that there was a direct correlation between mass-produced products and the words “Made in China”. Heading in to this challenge, I didn’t think it would […]
Is technology ruining our lives or simply making it easier to be an expat?
My mother spent hours marvelling in the technology we have here in Korea. It was everywhere, in subway stations, apartments, bathrooms, on the side of buildings. And everyone […]
5 things I’ve started to do in Korea.
Never did I think living in Korea would have such an effect on how I do things. The language and culture differences mean that I’ve picked up habits […]
Getting a car in Korea
Being from Ireland, I’ve been driving since I was 16. It’s an essential part of life there and my car was the thing I missed most about coming […]
My trip to Cat and Dog Cafe
Last weekend,my friend sent me a rather unusual request~”Let’s go to a Cat Cafe and Dog Cafe before I leave” she said. Being the extraordinarily amazing friend I […]