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Thyra Travels: Six Weeks In Seoul 2018
For all of September and part of October, I didn’t have to carry my backpack, I didn’t have to deal with locking my bag, and I had consistent laundry access. I spent six weeks living and working in Seoul, South Korea. The main reason I chose to come to Seoul and stay for such an extended period of time in…
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How to Take a Day Hike to Bukhansan Mountain
On September 24th I went for a hike with three of my friends in the house: Aida, Ashley, and Vikki. I had chosen the spot, I had researched the public transportation, but we were in for a very different experience than what we had planned. Weeks later, I am still blamed for the extreme, intense, all-day hike we ended up…
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September 2018 Budget
I spent a lot less money in September than I did in August. In September I had zero housing costs because I am currently volunteering in an English cafe in Seoul in exchange for housing. The house also comes with rice, ramen, and kimchi; so I have been spending less on groceries in general! Big Purchases Going out to eat…
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My Travel Privilege as a White Female from the USA
Something that I always knew, but has been glaringly obvious in my travels thus far has been the privilege I possess when I travel. A lot of people do not realize this but travel is not equal for everyone. Money aside, which is an obvious obstacle for many, along with time, there are several more things people do not think…
