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The Blog…

There’s no filter over here. I’m sharing it all - the good, the bad, and the ugly.

We have juicy travel confessions, travel hacks and tips, city guides, and monthly recaps, in case you’re friends and family (or a very kind stranger) who actually cares about the highlights, lowlights, and funny stories from my travels! And trust me - there’s too many hilarious stories to keep up with.

TEACHING ENGLISH ABROAD

Click here are all the TEFL resources I’ve created - I’ve been there before and want to help you teach English abroad too!

CONFESSIONS

This is where you’ll find the word vomits - the juicy blog posts where I rant, complain, reminisce, and reflect.

PACKING AND LOGISTICS

Click here for budget tips, packing checklists, travel planning guides, and everything you need to set your next adventure in motion!

Emma Sturgeon 12/22/21 Emma Sturgeon 12/22/21

10 things I hate about life in South Korea

The top ten things I hate about life in South Korea - Read at your own risk!! (Just kidding, it was actually quite difficult to come up with things I dislike about Korea! But it’s always good to know what you’re getting yourself into.)

Emma Sturgeon 12/2/21 Emma Sturgeon 12/2/21

Top things to do in Busan

Why does Seoul get all the hype again?? Busan is so fabulous. Here are the top things to do in Busan.

Emma Sturgeon 11/26/21 Emma Sturgeon 11/26/21

Living the Daydream: Month 4

Month 4 roundup ladies and gents! Read all about the weekend from hell, laugh at some funny translations, and maybe feel a little extra thankfulness that your thanksgiving dinner wasn’t a burger on the floor of your apartment

Emma Sturgeon 11/17/21 Emma Sturgeon 11/17/21

How to survive your first month as an English teacher in South Korea

Adulting is hard…Adulting in another country is even harder. Here’s everything you need to know about how to survive your first month as an English teacher in South Korea!