We are currently preparing for the 'first hottest day in the state since 2020' tomorrow. Tomorrow, in Sydney, it's forecast to reach 38 degrees C and early 40 degrees in the western suburbs. Much of the state will be experiencing temperatures in the high 30s. It's not unusual for these hot days to occur during …
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The Hanbok- Traditional Korean Clothing
The hanbok is a traditional Korean clothing. It's been depicted in illustrations since the time of the Three Kingdoms during 57 BC to 668 AD. It was often used to signal a person's social status as well. For women, the hanbok consists of 2 parts. The top (Jeogori) and skirt (chima). The top is long …
Exploring Japanese Literature: My Booklist
I previously wrote about exploring Korean literature. Now, I'd also like to keep exploring Japanese literature. I've noticed so far in my reading adventures that the themes are quite different although I'm just basing it on the availability of translated books. Perhaps it just so happens that these were the popular books that were translated …
A Short Hike in the Bieszczady National Park, Poland
Located in the south eastern corner of Poland, the Bieszczady National Park borders onto Ukraine and Slovakia. I imagine getting here via public transport might be difficult but with a car, there is parking available in the National Park to be able to access the hiking trails. My friend and I came by car with …
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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
When I was trying to pick which cities to put down on my list of city preferences for teaching, I had no idea as I had never been to South Korea before. I wanted to avoid Seoul after reading that it was more expensive to live there (for food and groceries) and also being home …
8 Things I Miss About South Korea
I guess a post like this was in the works from the moment I stepped on my flight leaving Seoul. I look back with great nostalgia and am often smiling to myself thinking about all the adventures that I had, struggles, fun and moments of peace. I listened to a lot of k-pop whilst there …
Express Visit to Riga
Something that I didn't expect to do in my life was to take a tour in a different language. But here we are. I joined a Polish tour with my friend (who was my translator) as it got us from where we were to where we wanted to go. It was cost effective and also …
Souvenirs from South Korea
Aside from the many memories, photos and letters from students, I did buy some keepsakes to 'remind' me of my year of living in South Korea. Always keeping my eye out for pieces that I love, souvenirs are such a special objects that I hope I can have a place one day to display them …
1 Month Home- Reverse Culture Shock and Happenings
Since arriving home, I got sick immediately with some sinus infection which took me about 2 weeks to shake off. Good thing I had no plans. I have seldom ventured out of the house with no place to be and not really anywhere I want to see. This is in complete contrast to being abroad …
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A Tale of a 24hr Layover in Singapore
With my European holidays coming to a close, I had the unfortunate event of 2 out of my 3 flights back to Australia be cancelled and rebooked. It wasn't ideal cutting my holidays 2 days short and leaving me with a 24 hour layover in Singapore. All in all, it wasn't too bad but I …
Lingo in Transit 
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