Coffee Roadview: Spring’s Must-Visit Café in Gwangju – April 2025

By Anh Nguyen (Anne) Located   in    the    heart   of    Gwangju’s Dongmyeong-dong area, Coffee Roadview offers a taste of European charm with a spacious terrace that makes it an ideal retreat … Read More

Hidden Coffee Shop Gems Near Gwangju: Recharge in Nature – February 2025

By Anh Nguyen (Anne) Gwangju is a city that pulses with energy, known for its deep historical roots and thriving arts scene. Yet, even in such a lively environment, there … Read More

Differing Tastes

French vs. Korean Bakeries By Alice Rigaud-Modelin What has struck me in my culinary journey is the differences between my country, France, and South Korea. In Korea, we look more … Read More

Soul-Baring Bowls: Longing, Connection, and CuisineThe Author

By Catherine Sasmita Living in a country where your native tongue is thousands of miles away from being recognizable is oftentimes an isolating journey. For individuals like myself, it can … Read More

Shades of International Cuisine in Gwangju: Indian, Indonesian, and Italian

By Dhivyaa S. P., Catherine Sasmita, and Chiara Sicca Gwangju has always been known to be the home of extraordinary Korean dishes, but the city also hosts a variety of … Read More

Finding Halal Foods in Gwangju: Challenges That Need to Be Accepted

By Qurratu Having a solid six years’ experience living in a dormitory, food taste does not matter because I am grateful enough that a plate of rice is guaranteed three … Read More

Hanok-Inspired Café Onhwa in Dongmyeong-dong

By Ophélie Papier For coffee and sweet food lovers, Dongmyeong-dong Café Street is definitely for you. Dongmyeong-dong was once a wealthy neighborhood of Gwangju but lost its dynamism when people … Read More

Super Smoothie

By Julian Warmington Spring is well sprung, summer is coming. Starchy complex carbohydrates like rice or potatoes are still important with every meal, but it’s the right time of year … Read More