Postcards from Life – Keep on Winking with Christi

Keep on Winking with Good Vibes

What if Postcards were more than a Celebration of your Trip? In the past, I would send postcards that said Hey! How are you? I am sending you a postcard from this cool place and I was thinking of you. I am pretty sure there was a rule about sending an interesting tidbit in every postcard. […]

Christi 2 years agoMarch 23, 2020

Postcards from Life Sweet Honey Iced Tea

2020 Words

It is that time of the year where everyone is sharing their word for the year. As I grow older I find I am having a harder time committing to overly positive and ambiguous words. Being extremely positive ALL the time made me blind to things. It contributed to me being ignorant. It took time […]

Christi 2 years agoJanuary 7, 2020

Living Out Loud Living Your Life Military Life Postcards from Life

Baby You’re a Firework. Let’s Light it up.

American holidays are becoming treacherous battlegrounds between the simple nostalgia of community and the political ignorance underlying the origins of each of them. The dilemma is simple: Pros: The community comes together and celebrates it’s oneness. Cons: The community is reminded we are an imperfect nation and we have done horrible things. When you are […]

Christi 2 years agoJuly 5, 2019

Dine & Shop Reviews Postcards from Life

Let’s Eat! Andong: A Satisfying Food Tour

When I learned about Andong’s dedication to carefully preserve Korea’s traditional way of life, I knew I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to experience it with Gastro Seoul’s food tour! What makes this trip extra special is the chance to meet the families that have committed to Korea’s heritage and traditional way of life. Usually […]

Christi 3 years agoDecember 7, 2018

Travel Tips

Guide to Discovering your Favorite Winter Activities in Korea!

Last week Korea experienced its first snowfall. In the Pyeongtaek area it was pitiful, melting as it touched the ground. Yet the chill nipping in the air means we can no longer deny that winter is finally here. While we wait for the winter season to properly greet us, here is a couple of ideas […]

Christi 3 years agoDecember 4, 2018

Postcards from Life Travel Tips

Yongin Folk Village in Gyeonggi-do

The first time I heard about about Yongin, it was in reference to Everland, an Amusement park near Seoul. Which, um, I have yet to go check out. I recently heard Yongin also had a Korean Folk Village worth seeing, so I jumped in my car and drove over to see what it was about. How […]

Christi 3 years ago

Postcards from Life Travel Tips

Let’s Go Apple Picking at Yeasan Apple Farm Winery!

When the leaves change colors and fall, it only seems natural to seek the best harvest of the season. Back home we would look for a pumpkin farm and bring home a prize pumpkin to carve. This year our hearts were set on picking the juiciest apple we could find in South Korea. Luckily we […]

Christi 3 years agoNovember 20, 2018

Postcards from Life Travel Tips

Naked in Onyang Hot Springs

Since coming to Korea, I have heard alot about Jjimjilbangs. While getting ready for this trip, I learned there is also a prevalent hot springs culture. Korea has over 400 hot springs. For this trip we picked Asan, which was 40 minutes away from Pyeongtaek by train. There are three primary recommended places in Asan where […]

Christi 3 years agoNovember 19, 2018

Dine & Shop Reviews Postcards from Life Travel Tips

A Culinary Journey into the Heart of Paris!

In France, walking is a pleasure. I find it strange to say that, because walking is something we do everyday to get us from Point A to Point B. Yet I find it is a an act of pleasure when I give in to the act as a mediation in motion that offers my senses […]

Christi 4 years ago

Keep on Winking with Good Vibes

2020 Words

Baby You’re a Firework. Let’s Light it up.

Social Media Break in Gapyeong 가평군

Let’s Eat! Andong: A Satisfying Food Tour

Guide to Discovering your Favorite Winter Activities in Korea!

Yongin Folk Village in Gyeonggi-do

Let’s Go Apple Picking at Yeasan Apple Farm Winery!

Naked in Onyang Hot Springs

A Culinary Journey into the Heart of Paris!

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