Bright Lights, Big City
Written by Douglas Baumwoll Photo courtesy of Inhabitat.com I grew up in rural Pennsylvania, a town of maybe 10,000 people: lots of cornfields, two bars, a dozen restaurants, and a … Read More
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Taxi Safety in Korea
Written by Jake Hollingsworth Ask for stories of awkward and uncomfortable experiences in taxis, and you are bound to receive more than a few. If you are not a … Read More
Skiing and Snowboarding in South Korea
Written by E.J. Jones Photographs courtesy of Joy Rako and Erlo Brown You have been feeling it for weeks now. That cool autumn breeze, and with it, a nip that … Read More
The GPP Presents The Taming of the Shrew
Written by Ender Waters Photo courtesy of Gwangju Performance Project It was January of this year, and I was sitting on a beach in Thailand when my phone buzzed. My … Read More
I Want to Find My Parents & Relatives
I want to find my parents or any living relatives. I was abandoned outside Gwangju City Hall, on March 23, 1969. On the same day, I was taken to … Read More
Electric Cars Making a Charge in Korea and Worldwide
Written by Douglas Baumwoll In July, I was driving to Incheon Airport to head home for my summer vacation. I stopped at a roadside rest area to use the bathroom, … Read More
Zandari Festa 2017: A Reportback From South Korea’s Premier Music Showcase Festival
Zandari Festa started in 2012, the year I arrived in Korea, and it took me until this year to finally make it there, checking out the last two days of … Read More
Gwangju Animal Shelter Volunteering
Every Sunday. Meet at The First Alleyway at 12 for brunch and carpool to the shelter. Walk dogs between 1–4 pm. Please wear comfortable clothing. See you there! Facebook: Gwangju … Read More