“Teacher, Why Must I Learn English?”
Written by Dr. David E. Shaffer Why must I learn English? – Finding an English teacher in Korea who has not been asked this question by a student would probably … Read More
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Authentic Thai at Sansook Kitchen
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman First, I’d like to say thank you to those who reached out to me on Instagram to share their favorite places in Gwangju. All … Read More
Mayan Dance Salsa: A Salsa Dance Studio that Sizzles at Night
Written and photographed by Gianna Francesca Catolico Mayan Salsa Dance Studio, located in downtown Gwangju, has opened its flaming gates to dancers and aspiring dancers alike since 2002, yet I … Read More
Saraswati Puja: The Day for the Deity of Knowledge, Art, and Music
Written by Suraj Adhikari and Janam Raj Kaji Maharjan While K-pop and Korean dramas are absolutely fantastic in their own right, there is much more to Korea that people living … Read More
Hindu Culture in Malaysia: Thaipusam at the Batu Caves
Written and photographed by Michael Goonan Malaysia is easily the most interesting country I have visited thus far in Asia. A melting pot of cultures and religions, it is home … Read More
The End of Wolsan-dong as We Know It
Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters Like so many other areas in Gwangju, Wolsan-dong (월산동) is a patchwork of both upwardly and downwardly mobile neighborhoods. Walk a few minutes in … Read More
A Layman’s Guide to Urban Exploration
Written and photographed by Ryan Berkebile I am not a person who has a lot of nightmares. I never wake up screaming or sweating from dreams. For as long as … Read More
Durudora: Buy & Share
Written by Harsh Kumar Mishra Gwangju is famous for its revolutionary work done for the greater good of society, and so are many of the organizations in Gwangju. I am … Read More