Bolivia: A Dreamers’ Gift

Written by Park Tae-sang and Kaitlyn Wachter Five years ago, I met two French brothers while traveling across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. One night, I wandered in the desert, … Read More

Sea Life of Yeosu: A Day at Aqua Planet

Written by Katy Ryan Everyone, from old to young, has always been captivated by the daily life of aquatic animals. Whether it is a waddling penguin navigating the icy polar … Read More

The Jeonil Building: Icon of an Uprising

Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters The Jeonil Building in downtown Gwangju represents many things to many different people. To casual passersby, it’s the paint-chipped eyescraper* that dominates much of … Read More

Hindu Culture in Malaysia: Thaipusam at the Batu Caves

Written and photographed by Michael Goonan Malaysia is easily the most interesting country I have visited thus far in Asia. A melting pot of cultures and religions, it is home … Read More

The End of Wolsan-dong as We Know It

Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters Like so many other areas in Gwangju, Wolsan-dong (월산동) is a patchwork of both upwardly and downwardly mobile neighborhoods. Walk a few minutes in … Read More

A Layman’s Guide to Urban Exploration

Written and photographed by Ryan Berkebile I am not a person who has a lot of nightmares. I never wake up screaming or sweating from dreams. For as long as … Read More

A Winter Jaunt in France

Written and photographed by Wilson Melbostad As a native Californian, I usually look forward to heading back to the Golden State every Christmas. Seeing friends and family and catching up … Read More

The Demise of Seobang Market

Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters When the topic of traditional markets in Gwangju comes up, Yangdong, Daein, Songjeong, and a few others readily come to mind. These markets have … Read More