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Basic Korean Survival Guide: Essential Korean Phrases for Travelers and Beginners
Have you ever dreamed of visiting South Korea? Whether you're planning a trip to Seoul, exploring the beautiful beaches of Busan, or simply interested in learning a new language, knowing a few basic Korean phrases can make your experience much more enjoyable. The good news is that you don't need to become fluent before your trip. Learning a handful of survival phrases can help you navigate transportation, order food, ask for directions, and connect with locals. In this beginn
Madelyn Ackerman
May 315 min read


ULTIMATE Drink Around the World at EPCOT
One of the struggles I faced preparing to drink around the world at EPCOT was a lack of all-inclusive lists and recommendations. Every...
Madelyn Ackerman
Apr 24, 20258 min read


South Korea, PT 3
Throwback Thursday! After spending almost 7 months studying abroad, I had a special visitor. My dad! I was so excited to share to culture...
Madelyn Ackerman
Nov 14, 202414 min read


South Korea, PT 2
Throwback Thursday! (But not on a Thursday) This is a significantly longer post, as I'm trying to fit 7 months of my time spent working,...
Madelyn Ackerman
Sep 16, 202413 min read


South Korea, PT1
Throwback Thursday In May 2017, I was lucky to be accepted to a Maymester (a nearly 2 week course after Spring Semester of college) to...
Madelyn Ackerman
May 9, 202439 min read


Korean Recipe - Mung Bean Pancake
One of my fondest memories in Korea is the Gwangjang Market - eating street food, mung bean pancakes (빈대꺽 - bindae-tteok). While mine...
Madelyn Ackerman
May 8, 20242 min read


Paris, France
Throwback Thursday! On the same trip as my London 2016 post, we also went to Paris, France. This post will be a little different in that...
Madelyn Ackerman
May 2, 20246 min read


London, England
Throwback Thursday! We'll begin the Throwback Thursday saga with my earliest notable international trip. Sure Toronto, Canada and the...
Madelyn Ackerman
Apr 25, 20245 min read
Korean Lesson 0
Something I started doing as far back as October 2015 was teaching myself Korean. One may think that it's just a bunch of symbols,...
Madelyn Ackerman
Apr 15, 20241 min read
Introductions!
Hey everyone! My name is Maddie and I'm an aspiring travel advisor. Before I try to pitch why you should use me as your advisor, a little...
Madelyn Ackerman
Apr 12, 20241 min read
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