This piece was originally written for Pilgrim Magazine and published on April 26, 2022 with formatting as close to the original publication as possible. It was a warm July evening just past 9:30 p.m., but the sky was still a bright blue as we sat on the restaurant’s patio. Following a four-hour drive from Germany,…
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I’m Filipina-American, but I’m not a nurse. Am I a failure?
Originally published on July 30, 2020 | minor edits made January 17, 2024 I’ve tried to write this piece at least 5 times. Talking about my non-traditional journey in life as a Filipina-American is something I WANT to share. Highlighting more BIPOC stories and experiences of our travels and lives abroad, because I don’t know…
10 Must Try Foods in South Korea
Before moving to South Korea in 2016, the extent of my Korean food knowledge was probably kimchi 김치, bulgogi 불고기, japchae 잡채, and KBBQ. *HELLA basic, right?* Luckily, there aren’t a lot of foods I hate, I ate school lunch while teaching, and I’m always down to try new foods. It didn’t take me very long…