The Legend of the Sea-Parting Miracle: The Story of Grandmother Ppong

Written by Mukhammadolim Alimov Photographed by Mukhamaadolin Alimov and courtesy of Jindo County “In 1480, near the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty, Son Dong-ji was condemned to exile on Jeju … Read More

Hadong: Underrated Korean Perfection

Put on your summer sandals and go explore this gem that is not on many top-10 must see list but as Stephanie and Ryan Hedger put it, it’s a “huge part of the charm”

Damyang

Whether you’re a horticulturist or a casual nature-lover, the trees of Damyang, South Korea are as famous as they are beautiful. Damyang is a small town located northeast of Gwangju … Read More

Yeongam Wangin Culture Festival

Written and photographed by Muhammadolim Alimov What do you think: where do people usually make their best friends? Children and the younger generation may say it’s while playing together or … Read More

Templestay

Words and photos by Stephanie and Ryan Hedger Spring is the season of rebirth. As the trees and flowers begin to reemerge from their recent slumber, a feeling of renewal … Read More

Insights of a Traveler The Third Trip

Words by Elizabeth Kaye Corpuz Photos by Joe Wabe Whenever I file for leave, my colleagues instantly ask me where I am going, and when I tell them South Korea, … Read More

Insights of a Traveler: The First Trip

Photos by Lorryn Smit How can you describe a color to a blind man? There are no correct or incorrect answers. Some may associate the color with an emotion. Some … Read More

Old Seoul

There are a great many places in Korea that are perfectly suited to the romance associated with February. Jeju, Geoje, and Nami Island all advertise themselves as romance destinations, sure, … Read More