Reach for the Stars in Gokseong

Written and photographed by Karina Prananto   Traveling makes one more open-minded, to paraphrase Mark Twain. While Gwangju in itself is interesting, there are endless opportunities to see what’s beyond … Read More

Mudeung Park Land: The Little Amusement Park That Couldn’t

Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters   If you’ve ever taken Gwangju’s pleasant ski lift or acrophobia-inspiring monorail, then you might have noticed a derelict clutch of buildings nestled along … Read More

Nam-do Healing Tour: Boseong and Yeosu

Written by Sarah Pittman and Jennifer Marlton Photographed by Sarah Pittman   The Boseong Green Tea Plantation Written by Jennifer Marlton The Namdo Healing Tour combines an afternoon admiring the … Read More

Geumgok Village and Its Surroundings

Written and photographed by Shahed Kayes Traveling and writing poetry are my passions. Over the past three years, whenever I have gotten the chance, I have spent a great deal … Read More

Gwangju’s Orphaned Art

Written and photographed by Ryan Berkebile As I stroll through a residential street in downtown Gwangju, I notice someone’s unfinished painting of a motorcycle. One tire has been painted in, … Read More

The Beauty of Wolchul Mountain

Written by Natale Ryan Photographed by Wilson Melbostad   South Korea is a country that is both rich in history and beautiful landscapes. From the beaches of Busan to the … Read More

Juche in Japan

Written and photographed by Ryan Berkebile   Dono Joseon Elementary and Middle School (도노조선초중급학교) sits upon a hill, offering a spectacular view of Toki, Japan. The school has been closed … Read More

Picnic in Naju: Deudeul River

Written and photographed by Karina Prananto   As spring slips away and summer enters in, I am sure many of us have already started to think about vacation plans. While … Read More