The 2018 Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival in Seoul
It’s that time of year again. The cold winter air is starting to thaw, birds are chirping, and flowers are starting to bloom. If you’re in Korea, it’s no doubt …
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The 2015 Seoul Lantern Festival: Cold, but Awesome
During my two years living in South Korea, I went to many different kinds of festivals. Some of my favorite, though, featured Korean traditional lanterns. In November of each year, …
5 Great Things to do in Busan, South Korea
Busan, South Korea, is one of Asia’s most underrated cities. The second largest city in South Korea, Busan is more known for its large port than its attractions. However, if …
The 2013 Andong Mask Festival: Korea’s Must-See Event
Korea is known as a country with many great festivals. From cherry blossoms, to mud, to beautiful lanterns, there are festivals for nearly everything. In my opinion though, one of …
The 2013 Seoul Drum Festival: Korea’s Most Rhythmic Festival
When I was a kid, I wrote a published poem that started out “The rhythmic beats of the drums filled the air”, and while I may have visited the Seoul …
The Boryeong MudFest: Korea’s Dirtiest Festival
As children, most of us enjoyed playing in the mud. At some point, though, things changed, and it became socially awkward to go splashing about in a pool of brown …