The Sense of Sound
Monday Off Please Written and photographed by Viktoryia Shylkouskaya. For a long time, people have enjoyed combining food with music. Musicians performed during dinner parties in Roman times, and minstrels … Read More
Category: Local Enterpreneur
The Damyang House
Interview with Sean Walker Interview by Melline Galani. Located in a small, traditional Korean countryside village, The Damyang House is a must-see retreat from the summer heat or the winter … Read More
The How and Why of Self-Publishing
Written by E.J Asare. Summary of the BookJohnny and Joshua Coming to Korea (JJCK) is a story based on my son and his pet bird, Johnny. This beautiful picture book … Read More
Attaining Nirvana – A Jigsaw Puzzle and a Treasure Hunt
Written by William Urbanski. Any expat who has been in Korea for any length of time has surely noticed that the vast majority of expats from Western countries work in … Read More
The Difference Between Book and Practice: A Conversation with Indie Bookshop Owner Shin Hyeon-chang
Written and photographed by Esther Kim. Book and Practice (책과생활, Chaek-gwa Saenghwal) is an independent bookshop specializing in literature, philosophy, art, and design located on the second floor of a … Read More
A Decade of Deliciousness: The First Alleyway Celebrates 10 Years
Written by William Urbanski. If ever there was a business in Gwangju that acted as a community institution, The First Alleyway would be it. Since first coming to Korea over … Read More
The Gwangju Knitting Club: Mixing Yarn and Yarns
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman In the space above where McLeod’s used to be in Dongmyeong-dong, there is a new meeting space for crafty-minded people. Ember Bar is the … 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