Egypt Travel Diary
Leroy travels through Egypt as the Arab Spring erupts…
Author: Gwangju News
MDream Children’s Home Talent Show
On December 17, MDream Garden Children’s Home sponsored a Christmas concert to thank its volunteers and sponsors from 2011.
Budae Jigae, “Army Base Stew” How-to
Budae jjigae is made up of various meats, vegetables, and noodles combined together in a spicy stew. Most Koreans really enjoy it, and you can find it anywhere in Korea, sometimes at any hour! This stew is very quick and easy to make.
Nakji Bokkeum (Stir-fried baby octopus) How-to
There is a saying, “If you feed three to four octopuses to a scraggy cow, it will soon have strength.” Octopus is a low-cholesterol, low-calorie stamina food and has been enjoyed as a health food for a long time.
Making Changes
Have you ever wanted to change your life? Have you wanted to get fit, lose weight, or change a habit? What’s held you back? Did it seem too difficult? Maybe you couldn’t figure out where to start. Here’s Kristi Heyd’s story – a personal testimony that all is possible – even when living right here in the south west of South Korea.
Fukuoka – Visa Run or Just for Fun (Part 1)
Fukuoka, Japan, is a city located on the southern island of Kyushu, at about the same latitude as Jeju Island. It’s Japan’s seventh largest city by population, and a convenient destination for those in Korea looking to experience Japan.
Northern Jeolla Hikes
Jacob Lotinga, author of A South Korean Mountain Sketchbook and China’s Holy Hikes, recommends two easy rambles that can make for an interesting and manageable weekend trip from Gwangju.
A Walk Through Yangdong Market
Yes, the small owner-operator stall market still exists throughout Korea and right here in Gwangju. These relics of a past time are losing a bitter battle against big business, and they have stories to tell. You can meet them at places like Yangdong Market.