Photos from Kyoto, Tokyo and Osaka
Author: Tey-Marie Astudillo
Celebrating Lunar New Year in Korea
For many throughout the world, New Years has already come and gone – but not in Korea. Here the celebrations are just about to kick off, and unlike the West, the festivities last for more than just 24 hours.
Exploring The DMZ: The World’s Most Heavily Armed Border
Just a fifty minute drive from Seoul, one of the world’s most populated cities, lies the infamous Demilitarized Zone, an imaginary border where North and South Korea have been at an intense standstill since 1953.
Bongeunsa: A Taste Of Ancient Times In A Modern World
Bongeunsa Temple is one of the many ancient temples scattered throughout Seoul, bringing an incredible juxtaposition between traditional and modern living that can be seen clashing all around Korea today.
A Backpacker’s Paradise
Cheap, beautiful and friendly – what more could a backpacker want from a location?
Trike Travel in the Philippines
Traveling around in the Philippines is cheap and pretty fun thanks to the use of motorized trikes.
Inked in the ROK
Tattoos take hold as stigmas start to fade.
Jeju-ography: Photos of Korea’s Most Famous Island
Exploring the exotic island of Jeju with a iPhone in hand.
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