Rocking in Gwangju with Wasted Johnnys

Photos courtesy of Wasted Johnnys DoIndie, a bilingual webzine dedicated to supporting and spreading the word about independent Korean music, is at it again, bringing a small slice of the … Read More

Songjeong Surprise: 1913 Songjeong Market

Photos by Kelsey Rivers and Kim Jin-young In Gwangju, Songjeong is a short street with a long history. The vibe is mellow; the people move at a slower pace. Couples … Read More

Campsite Mongolia: A Dream Comes True after 19 Years

  Stars, blue skies, ice-cold lakes, green valleys, horses, goats, sheep, camels and yaks. Mongolia is simply the nature itself. She is also the country with the smallest population density … Read More

Lost in the South: Fall Colors and Temple Hikes: Mudeung Mountain

Mudeung-san, simply put, is the outdoor location to see if you are visiting Gwangju and want some natural exposure. There are incredible volcanic colonnades, sweeping views, vertigo-inducing cliffs and peaceful … Read More

From Abroad: Sweater Weather, American Memories

Cold mornings, sweater-weather and the return of tea time all signify the presence of fall and the soon arrival of my favorite childhood holiday: Thanksgiving. I grew up in Southern … Read More

Autumn in Korea – The Colors and the Mist

Autumn in Korea, is there any better season? The colorful foliage, the early morning fog and mist on the rivers and the cool temperatures are three solid reasons that make … Read More

The Damyang House: A Countryside Retreat

Gwangju is, as everybody knows, one of the best cities in Korea. Small enough that you may never actually use the one-line subway, and yet big enough that you do … Read More

Suncheon, South Jeolla

  There are few better times to visit and tour South Korea than in autumn. With leaves changing colors and the temperature reaching that perfect balance between summer and winter, … Read More