I want to share with you my excitement about being chosen as part of the 2024 Honorary Reporters family. I am embarking on a new adventure, full of surprises and discoveries, and I can't wait to tell you all about it!
My fascination with Asian culture didn't start with me - it goes way back to my Russian great-grandfather. He was quite an adventurer, traveling around the world and bringing back all sorts of cool stuff, like these Asian “shoes” that our family cherished. As a kid, I thought they were just regular “shoes” but as I grew older and learned more about history, I realised they were from far-off lands with rich cultures of their own. Unfortunately I never got to hear the stories from himself as he passed away but my family told me about his adventures and I still to this day love listening and learning about all the interesting places he has been to. I definitely inherited that side of him, I am a wanderlust myself always ready to discover new places and make many memories.
Fast forward to my twenties, and I found myself drawn to Korea. I'd always wanted to explore this vibrant country, but none of my friends were up for it - they preferred sunny beaches and tropical destinations. So, I decided to go solo and oh, am I glad I did! Teaching English as a volunteer, wandering through Seouls bustling streets, visiting the palaces I always dreamt of visiting it was like stepping into a whole new world. I instantly knew I wanted more than that.
Now, here is where things get really exciting. As a social media manager and influencer, my job allows me to work from anywhere while I have my laptop, take lots of holidays as well which has obviously impacted my decision to return to Korea to explore more because I felt that last time I left with the sensation that it was not enough, I wanted more. Korea has been full of collaboration opportunities for my influencer career as well which I am very grateful for. It's been amazing to share my experiences with my family, friends, and followers, and to see their enthusiasm for Korean culture grow along with mine.
But being chosen as a 2024 Honorary Reporter? That is a whole new level of awesome. I was thrilled to attend the appointment ceremony, where we had the honour of meeting the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Yoo In Chon, along with all my fellow reporters. It was an incredible experience, being surrounded by so many passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, united through our passion for Korean culture and storytelling. Being able to “officially” share my passion for Korean culture and have the opportunity to write about it is a great opportunity and I hope my articles reach a big number of people who like and want to learn about Korean culture .
As I set out on this new journey, I feel like a kid on Christmas morning, eager to unwrap each day and discover the treasures it holds. So buckle up friends because we are in for the ride of a lifetime! Together, let's dive head first into the heart of Korea's culture and share the magic with the world. It's going to be an adventure filled with laughter, friendship and unforgettable memories, and I am thrilled to have you all along for the ride! Let's make some incredible memories together and let the whole world know how amazing Korea is! 🫶🏼
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