The DMZ is the DeMilitarized Zone, the border between North and South Korea, the 38th parallel. There lies many observatories and even a cable car, along with the legacy of a brutal war and the mythologizing that came after.
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This town, like many Korean tourist spots, is catered to modern comforts with the dressings of the wistful past. Is it authentic? I don’t know what makes something authentic or not until it hits me square in the jaw.
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What makes little Gunsan worth the time? Well, there’s the Korean classics: cafes, museums, and good food. And it’s got some of the only remaining examples of Japanese architecture left in Korea.
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As we went on, we remarked how much Busan feels like a trip to another country. It’s hard to describe. Busan just feels like a league unto its own. You’ve got it all: busy beaches, temples tucked away, and some bbq that impressed even this Texan.
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I can see why Yeosu has songs written about it. When I think of Yeosu, all I can see is blue water and dense green foliage. And the FOOD—they say Jeolla food is the best and I can see why.
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If I told you there was an independent republic on a tiny island near Seoul—inland, not on the ocean—would you be surprised?
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Part of my Jeju series. The Snoopy Garden is a not just a cash grab. I wish I’d say I wasn’t surprised by that (so cynical) but I was.
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Part of my Jeju series. February is prime orange season in Korea. What’s better than fresh citrus and cute puppies?
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Part of my Jeju series. I can’t recommend Chocolate Land…unless you’re just really into Johnny Depp.
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Part of my Jeju series. We went to Jeju’s own little island—Udo. The quickest way to my lil travel heart is a bike ride through some green scenery.
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Part of my Jeju series. Green tea lotions, ice cream, and tea paraphernalia. And of course, lush green tea fields.
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Part of my Jeju series. Double-masked, and covered in sanitizer, we carefully plotted our course to watch the sunrise on the water.
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Part of my Jeju series. The Bunker de Lumières is a digital art installation. The music swells, and it takes you into Van Gogh’s work, swirling and swimming.
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Last Saturday my friends and I decided to do a little (read: long) Halloween hike. We settled on Gyeryongsan 계룡산.
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Cheonan is a little town that’s home to the Independence Hall of Korea (독립기념관). Here are my favorite photos.
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How does Daegu compare to last time? How has it changed since the outbreak?
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My friend coined the phrase “Alternative Andong”—the side you don’t see. The sleepy bit of Korea that isn’t as glamorous as the streets of Gangnam.
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I’d heard my coteachers talk about Korea’s third biggest city and its infamous makchang (막창). So, naturally, it’d always been my goal to return to Daegu.
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Last Tuesday was Hangeul Day, so I thought it would be best to spend my day off enjoying some traditional Korean sights on such a traditional holiday.
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