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A Cultural Reflection from an American Traveler in Korea
Travel teaches you many things — the food, the landscape, the history. But sometimes the thing that leaves the deepest mark is how people make you feel. During my time in South Korea, I experienced a kind of kindness that felt different from anything I had known. Not politeness. Not customer service. Something deeper — something woven into daily life. There’s a word for it: 정 (Jeong) Pronounced “jung.” Jeong is a uniquely Korean concept with no exact English equivalent. It is
Nov 9, 20253 min read
A Walk for a Peanut Latte: Stories Along Jeju’s Coastline
Some days are not about the destination at all—they’re about the gentle surprises waiting along the way. I set out for a 3-mile walk along Jeju’s coast with one simple goal: to enjoy a peanut latte at Bon Café. The sea air was cool and salty, the kind that carries stories. Along the path, I stopped to read a poem etched into stone—a love poem between a couple—and just beyond it, a sculpture stood tall with the words, “My will, the land of the harbor of dreams.” Jeju Island, S
Oct 25, 20252 min read
Day One: From San Antonio to Vancouver ✈️🍁
Today was the start of a brand-new adventure! I flew from San Antonio, Texas to Salt Lake City — such an interesting city, literally built around the Great Salt Lake. Then I connected to Vancouver, Canada, and what a beautiful welcome it was! I’m staying right at the Fairmont inside the Vancouver airport (a dream for a travel lover — elegant, peaceful, and steps from the gates). After checking in, I decided to be brave and hop on the train into downtown Vancouver. Solo travel
Oct 14, 20252 min read
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