Notes on travel, TV, and everyday life in NY and NJ.

I'm Irene. I write about the trips I take, the Korean and American shows I watch, and what daily life looks like as a Korean working professional in the New York and New Jersey area.

What I write about

Travel

Trips from a weekend away to a longer vacation, with what I'd do again and what I'd skip.

TV

Reviews and summaries of Korean and American shows, with spoiler warnings up front.

Life

What everyday life looks like as a Korean working professional in the New York and New Jersey area.

How I write

I write from experience

I write about places I've actually been and shows I've actually watched.

I say when it's paid

If a post has affiliate links or was sponsored, I put a note at the top.

I fix what changes

When details change or I get something wrong, I update the post and say what I changed.

Hi, I'm Irene

Paper Weekend is a bilingual blog, so you can read most posts in English or Korean. I'm Korean, I work full time, I'm married, and I live in the New York and New Jersey area.

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Corrections, questions, or a show you think I should watch? Email me at hrsong425@gmail.com