Best Things to do in Hyehwa: Seoul’s Hidden Gem Neighborhood
This is the most detailed guide on the best things to do in Hyehwa you’ll find on the internet. Alas, my one-month clinical internship in Seoul has come to an end, and now I’m ready to reveal the hidden gems I discovered along the way. Starting with Hyehwa-dong, an often-overlooked yet fascinating part of the…
The Reality of Solo Traveling
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always wondered what it would feel like to explore the world on your own. For me, solo traveling had always been for brave adults who obviously had their life all figured out. As I grew up, the curiosity remained. Thanks to the ever growing solo travel content…
Lehua Night Market: The Best HIDDEN Street Snacks in Taipei
I think I’ve just found the best night market in Taipei. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, going to different night markets is a shared interest amongst everyone in Taiwan. And obviously, I’m no different. Over the past year, I’ve been going left and right to popular night markets around Taipei, but none of…
The Absurd Condonement of Physical Punishment
Art by Giselle Dekel If you spank your child, you do not deserve to be a parent. I remember being in high school trying to convince my friend who grew up with very loving parents that physical punishment from parent to child was completely acceptable. My argument was that I turned out just fine; I…
Write a Letter To Your Future Self.
In my first year of uni, we were asked to write a letter to our future selves. I sat there for an hour, without the slightest clue of what to write. Maybe it was the new environment that made me anxious and unable to be vulnerable in the proximity of so many strangers. We received…
Practical Ways to Have a High Energy Morning
A few days ago, I found myself rushing out of bed for a 7 a.m. meeting at the hospital. The ungodly hour was brutal, and it doesn’t help that my sleep routine has been a mess lately. By some miracle, I arrived at 6:55 a.m., with just enough time to settle down and get ready….