The Tale of the Temples: Tranquility, Serenity, and Peacefulness

Written by Carlota Smith Amidst the busy and industrialized cities of Korea abound peaceful and calm destinations such as the country’s captivating and mystical Buddhist temples. In and nearby Gwangju … Read More

Follow Our Silk Road Part 1: Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

Words and photos by Áine Byrne and Fabio Tardim Whether you call it Central Asia, Tartary, Turkestan, or Transoxiana, the “Stans” are the lands that fill that gap between the … 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

DoIndie Korea and the New Speakeasy: Bringing Live Music Back into the Spotlight

Words by Anastasia Traynin Photos courtesy of Speakeasy With the start of spring this year, there are two important dates in the Gwangju live music scene. The first was the … Read More

Nam-Gwangju Night Market

Words by Ahn Hyerang, Jang Jaehee, Park Chulhan, and Yu Ri Photos by Lorryn Smit The Korean Ministry of Government Administration has been encouraging the development of traditional night markets … 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