2020-2021 was our second academic year living in South Korea. I’ve renewed my contract, and we’re about to start our third year. It has been quite the ride with Covid-19 protocols dominating daily life. The school year was spent volleying between in-person, hybrid, and virtual learning. The Korean government allowed students up to Grade 2, Read More
Chilpo Beach is a white stretch of sand about a 30-minute drive (13 km) north of Pohang’s downtown area. It’s less crowded than the popular Yeongildae Beach and annually hosts a jazz festival in summer. This is my first post in attempting to review beaches from a parenting perspective, so feel free to suggest, Read More
The coast of Pohang can be explored by walking along the Haeparang Trail, or “Haeparanggil Course” if you’re searching in Naver. This through-walking trail combines coastal trails, scenic roads, and urban walks. A particularly scenic and easily accessible section of the trail is located on Haeaparanggil Course 16, at the Homi Bando Coastal Trail., Read More
The 12 waterfall hike from Bogyeongsa Temple, near Pohang, is hands down one of our favorite hikes thus far in Korea. Are you a parent looking for a good hike to do with kids? Here are the basics: Why this Hike is Awesome We loved this hike because it’s scenic, has varied terrain, and, Read More
Traveling in South Korea with kids is easy if you can map out restaurant options you know your kids will enjoy. If your kids are not used to Korean foods, they may initially be overwhelmed by the huge variety of side dishes, fermented flavors, and spicy condiments. However, you can find SO many delicious, Read More
One of the best things about living in Korea is how easy it is to go on road trips. This past summer, our trips to Europe and the United States were cancelled due to Covid19. Realizing we had 61 days of summer to work with, the kids and I made a grand list of, Read More
Yeosu is a fantastic place to visit in South Korea with kids. We first visited in July 2020, and since it was one of our favorite places during our summer road trip, we went back for another week during the annual Chuseok holiday at the end of September. Aside from the awesome beaches, aquarium,, Read More
Varkala Beach in Kerala was the high point of our South India vacation for my kids. They loved to splash in the waves, and the food at the cafes along the cliff was delicious. Varkala is known for its cafe culture, laid back vibe, and towering red laterite cliffs lining the shore. While the, Read More
Most places we travel in India, people are trying to take pictures of the kids. I figured since we are living in Mumbai, India’s creative hub and the center for the Bollywood film industry, why not have a go at child modeling? My daughter Arianne, age 4, was originally more interested than her older, Read More