China Impressions: Falling for the Charm of a Neighbor
By Park Yeonju A close yet distant neighboring country. On clear days, you can even see it across the sea, and to some regions, you can fly in just about … Read More
Category: From Abroad
Iceland, Not as Far Away as You Might Think
By Michael Attard The independent country of Iceland lies in the North Atlantic Ocean between the Greenland Sea and the Norwegian Sea. Situated just below the Arctic Circle at 66 … Read More
The UNESCO Bootcamp: Gifting the Power to Change the World – March 2025
By Park Yeonju Do you believe that you have the power to change the world? Do you think that power lies within you? Many people might hesitate to answer these … Read More
Kota Kinabalu: I Flew to Borneo Last July and Boy Are My Arms Tired Kota Kinabalu
As a young man in Canada, nothing was more riveting, nothing was more important than the first season of the TV show Survivor. It was a cultural phenomenon, uniting people around the globe in their desire to see who would emerge victorious after the final tribal council. One of the fondest memories of my youth was huddling around the television with about ten other people one summer evening to watch Richard Hatch claim the million-dollar grand prize.
Be a Conscious Traveler: Elephants in Thailand
A good memory and high levels of intelligence are what elephants are admired for in Asian culture, and in Korea, elephants symbolize wisdom and longevity. They are considered to bring good luck and prosperity. But why is it that elephants are the victims of so much suffering?
Chosun University Hospital Establishes Healthy Relations Between Korea and Saudi Arabia
Our first impression of Saudi Arabia – the land of mystery, the land of God – was a mixture of excitement and fear. When we arrived at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport after a long 12-hour journey, we were flooded with unfamiliar yet unforgettable feelings.
In Search of The Karate Kid: Okinawa
One of the things that surprised me most about Okinawa was the serious lack of spontaneous karate demonstrations as well as the virtual dearth of enigmatic old men who were willing to use unconventional training techniques to turn me into a karate-fighting machine in mere days. But apart from this, Okinawa is by far one of the most beautiful places I have visited in Asia.
Solo Trip to Almaty – Kazakhstan’s Largest City
The five nations of Central Asia – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan – were once part of the USSR. Their being late to obtain independence has meant that they are arguably still overlooked, though they are hidden gems in their own right. Kazakhstan, like its neighbors, is home to scenery that is nothing short of epic: Mountains capped with snow, glacial lakes, and gorges make it a dream for keen hikers and novices alike. It is a country where the influences of Islam and communism still clash wonderfully with each other, making way for some truly beautiful architecture, the likes of which I have never seen anywhere else.