Modern Simple Living

Feature The Framework of Minimalism *Finding the sweet spot between simplicity and personal expression.* 75 Total Items 3 Minimalism Categories 2 Large Suitcases Table of Contents ① I — Framework of Minimalism ② II — Defining the Archetypes ③ III — The Personal Inventory ④ IV — Finding the Balance Section I I — Framework of Minimalism I’ve delved into various minimalist blogs and videos and noticed recurring themes that characterize different types of minimalism, often categorized by three main characteristics: Quantity, Quality, and Variety.   Section II II — Defining the Archetypes Extreme Minimalists Extreme Minimalists live with just a few unique items, often in tiny homes or even out of their cars. They can fit their entire life into a single backpack, embodying the nomadic spirit of modern times. → Quantity — LOW → Quality — HIGH (ideally) → Variety — LOW Casual Minimalists Casual Minimalists maintain a greater quantity than Extreme Minimalists and often fluctuate bet...

Gear Review Lessons Learned from a Cheap Portable Battery Why sometimes the budget option isn't worth the savings 5,000 mAh Capacity 11,000 Won Price 3 Images Included Table of Contents ① The Purchase ② Initial Impressions ③ Update (9/10/18) Section I The Purchase I found a portable battery pack on sale at Lotte World for 11,000 Won. The price was low, likely due to its fixed adapter for Mini-USB / Lightning connections, which will soon become obsolete as USB-C becomes the standard. However, for now, most of my devices still use these connections.   Section II Initial Impressions I'm pleased with the much larger capacity of 5,000 mAh, especially since I was previously relying on a smaller 2,200 mAh battery pack. I’m not a fan of the massive 10,000 mAh or larger models, so I thought this one would be more than sufficient for my brief trips. Performance Breakdown → Battery Capacity — 5,000 mAh, which felt like a significant upgrade from my previous 2,200 mAh unit. → Conne...

Travel Journal The Slow Travel Advantage: A Week in Busan *Trading rushed itineraries for deep immersion in the heart of South Korea.* 7 Days 2 Cities 4 Major Meals Table of Contents ① The Slow Travel Advantage ② Arrival and Transit ③ Exploring the Heart of Busan ④ Culinary Highlights Section I The Slow Travel Advantage I decided to spend a full week in South Korea rather than split my time between two countries. This turned out to be a wise decision, allowing me to relax and take a leisurely pace. In the past, I had only shorter stays of a few days in Busan, leaving me feeling like I couldn’t fully experience certain places. By spending an entire week here, I was able to truly immerse myself in the culture, and now I'm satisfied with brief visits in the future.   Section II Arrival and Transit I arrived in the evening and spent my first night at the Hyatt. After settling in, I ordered room service, enjoying pasta and a Caesar salad. The hotel had a mini-fridge, and I tried a ...