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Myanmar- the country time forgot.

AvatarPosted on March 4, 2015 by Shauna

Myanmar has been on my bucket since forever and when the opportunity to take a tour there came up, I took it. I’ve never taken an organised tour […]

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Posted in Outside Seoul, South KoreaTagged group, guide, Korea, long tour, Myanmar, photography, photos, Royal Asiatic Socity Seoul, Seoul, short tour, tips, tour, travel, YangonLeave a comment

5 things I learned from 5 years in Korea

AvatarPosted on September 10, 2014 by Shauna

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. […]

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Posted in Life in Korea, South KoreaTagged expat, Ireland, Korea, life, opportunities travel, Seoul, travelLeave a comment

Ilsan Lake Park

AvatarPosted on July 22, 2014 by Shauna

Ilsan is undoubtedly becoming a very popular place. Recent construction has seen the arrival of One Mount, MVL, Aqua Planet and lots of new apartments to deal with the increased population. It’s […]

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Posted in Outside Seoul, South KoreaTagged directions, expat, families, Goyang, Ilsan Lake Park, Korea, lake, largest artificial lake in Asia, MVL, One Mount, picnic, running, Seoul, trail, travel, walkingLeave a comment

Getting eye lash extensions in Korea.

AvatarPosted on July 14, 2014 by Shauna

I never realised how hard-core being a woman was until yesterday. The only thing I could think about was that if your job is a model or beauty […]

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Posted in Life in Korea, South Korea, Things to do in SeoulTagged expat, eye lash extensions, Flor Nails, Hapjeong, Korea, reservation, Seoul, travel, womanLeave a comment

5 of the best Norebang songs.

AvatarPosted on April 15, 2014 by Shauna

No singing talent is required really in a norebang. After a 회식  and a few bottles of soju, no one cares whether you can hold a note.  Show […]

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Posted in Life in Korea, South KoreaTagged best, expat, Korea, Norebang, Seoul, singing, songs, travelLeave a comment

Nailing it!

AvatarPosted on January 14, 2014 by Shauna

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 […]

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Posted in Life in Korea, South Korea, Things to do in SeoulTagged art, expat, Ireland, Korea, manicure, nail, Seoul, travel1 Comment

Home in Ireland for Christmas- A few thoughts.

AvatarPosted on January 8, 2014 by Shauna

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 […]

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Posted in life issues, South KoreaTagged Christmas, expat, family, GAA, Ireland, Korea, music, travel, vacationLeave a comment

My Ireland bucketlist

AvatarPosted on December 23, 2013 by Shauna

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 […]

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Posted in Life in Korea, Outside Seoul, South KoreaTagged bucketlist, Christmas, do, expat, Holidays, home, Ireland, Korea, Seoul, travelLeave a comment

The Great Chuseok Adventure.

AvatarPosted on September 23, 2013 by Shauna

The lovely Pratishka Ruthun (who also blogs for Angloinfo Seoul,http://blogs.angloinfo.com/howzit-korea/ ) along with our friends stayed in Paju this Chuseok. We didn’t want to be in Incheon Airport […]

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Posted in Outside Seoul, South KoreaTagged Buddhas, Chuseok, expat, Heyri, hotel, Incheon Airport, Irish, Korea, Paju, Pratishka Ruthun, provence, Seoul, three royal tombs, travelLeave a comment

Heyo Korea – a review

AvatarPosted on September 11, 2013 by Shauna

Let’s face it, when it comes to booking flights or hotels or trips, nobody likes having to search the internet for hours on end to find the right […]

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Posted in Life in Korea, South KoreaTagged English, expat, flights, Heyo, Korea, Seoul, service, travelLeave a comment
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