Hadong: Underrated Korean Perfection

Put on your summer sandals and go explore this gem that is not on many top-10 must see list but as Stephanie and Ryan Hedger put it, it’s a “huge part of the charm”

Hunting for Gwangju’s Follies

Written by Kelsey Rivers Photos courtesy of Gwangju Folly A golden pavilion, standing at a crossroads, swirling with revelers on a Friday night. Stark concrete stairs leading to nowhere, people … Read More

Damyang

Whether you’re a horticulturist or a casual nature-lover, the trees of Damyang, South Korea are as famous as they are beautiful. Damyang is a small town located northeast of Gwangju … Read More

Follow Our Silk Road Part 2: Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

After traveling through the southeastern corner of Kazakhstan and most of Kyrgyzstan, our journey finally took us to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Traveling Central Asia is an incredible experience but one … Read More

Yeongam Wangin Culture Festival

Written and photographed by Muhammadolim Alimov What do you think: where do people usually make their best friends? Children and the younger generation may say it’s while playing together or … Read More

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

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