Lucy tackled the notorious Fujiyoshida Half Marathon, running straight up the slopes of Mount Fuji! But the intense incline wasn't the only surprise waiting for her on the course. Tune in as we compare race vibes across borders, unpack the Mount Fuji climb, and count down to the Hangeul Run we’re taking on together next month!

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After a few weeks apart, Sunyoung is back from travelling all across Korea with her boyfriend, including a temple stay experience! Did you know there are temple stays for almost every interest, including surfing?! But that wasn't the biggest surprise. Sunyoung breaks down what really goes on behind the scenes. Is a temple stay actually the ultimate Korea travel hack? Tune in to find out!

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What do driver's licenses, houseplants, and water testing have in common? Absolutely nothing, but we’re talking about all three this week! Lucy walks us through the exhausting 5-hour process of transferring her driver’s license in Japan, while Sunyoung shares her latest mission to keep her indoor plants alive. Plus, a surprise revelation from Sunyoung’s recent home tap water test! Listen in as we catch up on life, bureaucracy, and everything in between.

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Do you know the Korean term 입추 (ip-chu); the official "start of autumn"? The calendar says fall is here, but with this crazy wet weather in Korea and Japan, we're definitely not ready for summer to end! This week, Lucy and Sunyoung chat about our rainy summer adventures, from Sunyoung’s trip to Jeju and Summer Sonic to the Chiba flooding that threw Lucy’s commute into chaos. Tune in as we share our late-summer plans and refuse to let the rain spoil the fun!

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How do you feel when you see an uphill climb on your run? This week, Lucy and Sunyoung break down how we're both preparing for our upcoming races! We dive into our training plans, what we listen to while running, and how much heat and incline can completely change a workout. Do you enjoy running or another form of exercise? Tune in and share your routine with us in the comments!

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We're back and catching up after a few weeks apart! Lucy is back from her trip to Kagoshima, and Sunyoung has been busy training for the Hangeul Run. This week, we check in on the recent earthquake in Japan and discuss how we’re (barely) surviving this intense summer heat. Is it scorching hot where you live right now? Tune in and let us know in the comments!

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What do you do when you go all the way to Gangneung for the beach and the sea gets closed due to endless rain? You head straight for food and the sauna! This week, Lucy and Sunyoung share their hilarious rained-out getaway, featuring famous local noodles, soft tofu ice cream, old-school typewriters, and all the juicy local tea overhead at the sauna.

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Sunyoung is still in Japan visiting Lucy, so we took a day trip to the beautiful island of Enoshima! In this episode, we share our adventure visiting famous landmarks like the iconic Slam Dunk crossing photo spot and the gorgeous Sea Candle (which you might recognise from the Korean drama Can This Love Be Translated?). Have you ever been to Enoshima? Tune in for our favourite highlights, hilarious travel stories, and some must-know travel tips for your next trip!

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Did you know your blood type could dictate your personality? (At least, according to Korean culture!) Since Lucy recently found out her blood type, we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of Korean blood type stereotypes. Do you know yours? Does your personality actually match up with the classic traits, and do ours? Tune in to find out if these stereotypes actually hold up!

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Do you love starting conversations with strangers, or do you spend your day actively trying to avoid them? This week, Lucy and Sunyoung discover they are on complete opposite ends of the small talk spectrum! Tune in as we debate the pros and cons of casual chatting—and discuss whether making small talk gets even scarier when you're doing it in a foreign language. Which side do you fall on? Let us know in the comments!

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