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Myths About Learning a Language as an Adult: Busting Language Stereotypes
If you’re still holding onto the idea that you’re too old, too busy, or too set in your ways to learn a language, let me remind you that you’re never too old to start something new.
Checking In: How Are Your January Goals Going?
We can sometimes get so caught up in the hustle of doing that we forget to pause and reflect. The end of the month is a perfect time to review, reset, and adjust if necessary.
Balancing Freedom and Stability: How to Build the Life You’ve Always Wanted
What if you could build a life that embraces both freedom and stability, creating a foundation for true fulfillment and growth?
5 Things I’m Glad I Knew Before Learning Spanish | Tips for Language Learners
Revisiting Spanish after my experience with Korean, things started clicking. Korean not only improved my overall language-learning skills but also gave me the tools and mindset to tackle Spanish in a new way.
Celebrating Milestones Big and Small: Why You Deserve to Celebrate Yourself
Life is not just about meeting goals but also about enjoying the journey.
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting to Learn Korean | Tips for Language Learners
From the infinite amount of grammar rules to the precise words that make Korean such a unique and beautiful language, there’s a lot to take in.
New Year, New Adventures: Exciting Hobbies I'm Trying This Year (and Why You Should Too)
This year I’m embracing all of life's possibilities that can be found in the joy of discovering new passions.
Building A World Wide Community
The local community is a blessing of familiarity in day-to-day life and offers help and a feeling of safety and belonging. Your chosen community offers new experiences often in the form of group gatherings.
Setting Language Learning Goals for 2025
Before setting realistic goals, you have to be honest about where you are in your learning journey.
How to Use ChatGPT to Plan Your Next Adventure
By combining your dreams with AI’s organizational prowess, you can transform a vague idea into a clear, actionable plan.
10 Empowering Affirmations for Travelers in the New Year
If you have been hesitating to take the leap into the world of travel, this is your sign to believe in yourself and your dreams.
7 Tools, Habits, and Hobbies I’m Bringing Into 2025
Today, I’m sharing the seven tools, habits, and hobbies I’ll carry into 2025 to make it another incredible year of growth and happiness.
A Heartfelt Thank You and Warm Holiday Wishes
Wishing you a holiday season filled with warmth, joy, and the company of those who make your heart full.
Planning for Language Learning Success in 2025: Top 5 Tips for Consistency and Progress
Language learning is a journey, not a race. Some days will feel easy and exciting, while others might feel like a slog. That’s okay. The key is to stay consistent and remind yourself why you started.
My Favorite Travel Moments of 2024: Stories That Changed Me
These moments represent what I treasure most in life: celebration, freedom, and connection. They are the fruits reaped from seeds sown years ago, when I promised myself to lead a fulfilling life.
Mindful Movement for a Better Future
Just when I thought I had regained control of my fitness, Korea presented me with a new challenge—a challenge I wasn’t entirely prepared for. If there is one thing I can tell you about Korea as an American it is this: EVERYTHING IS A HIKE.
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Traveler in Your Life
It’s a week (or less) before Christmas, and your calendar looks like a puzzle with pieces that don’t fit. Amid the chaos, you suddenly remember: that you haven’t picked out a gift for that jet-setting friend or family member who’s always on the move. Don’t panic.
Top 3 Lessons I’ve Learned from Traveling the World
I was determined to fly. Getting on a plane to a place where you don’t know anyone or the language is scary. Never getting on a plane is scarier still.
Why Speaking Your Target Language Early Boosts Fluency
The key to speaking a new language and the best language-learning tip you will ever receive is to start speaking early. As in, today, right now.
Me, Myself, and Envy
My envy has been replaced with excitement that one day I too will have made memories in over 40 countries.