€700 Gin and Tonic, Finding Calm in Okinawa, Moving to LA from Korea for Film School with Suk Jin-hyuk

Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode!This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go I chat with a man I met on a RyanAir flight almost 7 years ago. Jin is a talented filmmaker from South Korea who moved to LA for film school. We chat about an outrageously expensive gin and tonic in Rome, finding calm in Okinawa, the music that accompanied family road trips, vacationing with friends on the isolated island of Guam, and why NYC is infinitely better than LA.JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY:InstagramBlogFacebook GroupHelp TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out!YouTubeTTLAPOG Spotify PlaylistPoints & Miles CourseCHECK OUT JIN:WebsiteInstagramMORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:Busan (South Korea)GuamOkinawa (Japan)Korean Academy of Film ArtsAmerican Film InstituteWētā FXWellington, NZ Indie CinemasDirector Bong Joon HoAcademy Museum of Motion PicturesPani BottleÉric RohmerTribeca Film FestivalThe Hicks Happy Hour (edited by Jin!)CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and First Impressions00:06 Introduction to Jin-hyuk Suk06:01 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: 09:58 How to Choose Where to Travel: Resorts in Guam, Self-Discovery in Europe, & Calmness in Okinawa23:25 Why a Career in Film26:36 Growing Up in South Korea28:46 Moving to LA for Film School33:22 Life in the US on a Visa in 202538:30 NYC is Better than LA42:50 Travel Traditions44:10 Local Indie Theatres in Wellington, New Zealand45:31 Pandemic Effects on Living Abroad: Korean Student in USA 46:49 Travel Mishap: Italian Strip Club53:08 Language & Travel: Korean & English01:08:57 Impact of Tech on Travel Style: International Remote Work01:11:59 Documenting Travel Memories: Photography01:14:13 Living vs. Travelling Abroad: What's Your Preference?01:18:49 Being a "Tour Guide" in Your Own City01:22:08 Weirdest Sleeping Spot: None (yet!)01:22:48 Spotify Travel Playlist: Jin's Choice01:24:14 Speed Round: San Sebastián Foodie, YouTuber Pani Bottle, Local Indie Cinemas01:41:38 Until Next Time and Where to Find @records_jinSupport the show© 2025-2026 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.