About Hallie
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Welcome to Hal Your Travel Pal! My name is Hallie Pope Kielb and I’m a 24 year old travel blogger from North Carolina, USA based in Seoul, South Korea. I’ve lived on 3 continents (North America, Europe, and Asia) and traveled to 25 countries. After graduating from college in 2021 (go Tar Heels!), I accepted a job teaching English at a public elementary school in Korea. Since moving here, I have been enjoying expat life in Korea while also being able to travel to surrounding areas in the Southeast and East Asia regions.
I’m here to share my experiences working abroad and traveling as a solo female traveler. I know how daunting traveling can be, especially as a solo female traveler, and I know what it’s like to move and live abroad. I’m here to share my experiences with you so that you feel a little less alone. My goal is to help you experience the unparalleled joy of seeing the world, whether it’s for a week-long trip or a years-long move. I want to encourage other expats and solo female travelers to live and travel adventurously, safely, and respectfully.
Welcome, and happy travels!
Fun Facts About Me
- I absolutely love dogs, and being away from them is one of the hardest parts of living abroad for me!
- My favorite activity to do when traveling is scuba diving (if the weather and location allow it)
- I also love to snowboard and ski
- Because I’ve lived in Korea for 3 years, I’ve picked up some Korean language ability
- I lived in Yorkshire, England for 5 years as a kid and my wanderlust developed from that time abroad!
- I’m vegetarian and have been for many years
- So far, I’ve visited 25 countries across 3 continents
Contact Me
Have a question? Want to request a blog post? Want to work with me? Fill out the form below or email me directly at hallie@halyourtravelpal.com!