Gyeongju: Korea’s Fantastic Ancient Capital
Japan may have Kyoto, and China may have Xi’an, but South Korea has Gyeongju. Nestled in the western mountains of the country, Gyeongju is the ancient capital of Korea. A …
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Seoul’s Children’s Grand Park: For the Kid in All of Us
I’m a firm believer that in order to experience the culture of a city, there is no better place to visit than a local park. At a park, you aren’t …
The Petronas Towers: Kuala Lumpur’s Iconic Destination
When you arrive in Kuala Lumpur, it is nearly impossible to miss the Petronas Towers. Rising 451 meters above the city streets below, the buildings are the tallest twin towers …
Finding Bliss in South Korea’s Damyang Bamboo Forest
Sitting just outside of Gwangju, in South Korea’s southwestern corner, is the small town of Damyang. The town itself would be fairly indistinguishable from the myriad of other small Korean …
Don’t Let the Adjumma Pass You By: Hiking in Korea’s Seoraksan National Park
Panting for breath, I sat down on a rock just next to the narrow hiking trail. Watching people twice my age walk by me, I consoled myself that my plight …
Muuido: A Great Beach Getaway From Seoul
Korea has some fantastic beaches to tempt visitors and expats alike, however, many of them are several hours from Seoul. Fortunately though, the island of Muuido is a great option …