After discovering her late mother’s handwritten diary in a Seoul safe-deposit box, Michelle Zauner moved to South Korea to reclaim her heritage. Her upcoming memoir explores the intense pressure of mastering a new language to bridge the gap to her family’s history.
From being invited into random live streams by locals to conquering a massive fortress loop in a punishing heatwave, South Korea exceeded every expectation. This journey through Seoul and Busan proved that the most unforgettable moments happen when you step off the beaten path.