Three Stops: Tokyo

Grab some quick tips on visiting Tokyo from Matt Furlane.

An Interview with Ki Bo Bae, Olympic Gold Medalist

Ki can’t walk down its streets without being recognized by proud Koreans. But she still makes time for her fans – both native and those originating from far-flung locales.

Seollal

Is Seollal really just about money?

Register Your Lease, Protect Your Key Money

Here are some tips on renting in Korea.

Koh Chang: Thailand’s Elephant Island

When one’s biggest worry concerns the sun’s position and its relation to the umbrella that is producing a cool and relaxing shade next to the beach, life is surely too nice. That, in a sense, is one side of Koh Chang.

My Korea: A Stroll Through Mugaksa

Na Sengju invites us along to Sangmu for a look at Mugaksa.

Talk to Me in Korean: Son Hyun-woo

He’s been all around the world but the GIC has beckoned this well-traveled boy back home. Son Hyun-woo, a Gwangju-bred linguistic hero, master of the dance floor, blogger-extraordinaire has become somewhat of an online celebrity. His website, Talk to Me in Korean, has emerged as a forerunner in web-based language learning.

A Gwangju Beauty

Lee Jung-bin, the first runner-up in the 2012 Miss Korea Beauty Pageant, also known as the “Seon” started as the ultimate winner of the Miss Gwangju-Jeonnam Beauty Pageant 2012. A multi-talented lady who is also currently a student at Gwangju Women’s University majoring in Airline Services graces us with her presence and tells us her story.