Interview: Author, Essayist, and Travel Writer Rolf Potts
Interview: Author, Essayist, and Travel Writer Rolf Potts Many an expat come to Korea and then go. But few blaze an exit trail like Rolf Potts, whose travel writings have found there way to...
View ArticleThe Perfect Getaway - Avista Resort Hideaway and Spa
The Perfect Getaway - Avista Resort Hideaway and Spa With a plethora of high-end resorts to choose from in Phuket, the Avista Hideaway Resort and Spa stands out above the rest.BUSAN, South Korea --...
View ArticleTravel Feature: Deluxe Korean Weekend Getaways on the Inside
Travel Feature: Deluxe Korean Weekend Getaways on the Inside Settle in folks, winter is here and there's no sign of warmth due until April. Time to hibernate inside and catch up on all the stuff you...
View ArticleThe Petite France Theme Park: Authentic Korean Kitsch
The Petite France Theme Park: Authentic Korean Kitsch Branding committees are fond of saying things like, “The Naples of Korea” or the “Machu Pichu of Busan,” but Petite France Theme Park is really...
View Article4.7 Million Passengers Go Through Gimhae Airport
4.7 Million Passengers Go Through Gimhae Airport Nearly five million passengers passed through Gimhae Airport in 2013. BUSAN, South Korea -- The Gimhae Immigration Office released a new study showing...
View ArticlePhoto Essay: Ice Fishing Gangwon-do
Photo Essay: Ice Fishing Gangwon-do People from around Korea descend on Gangwon Province with bait and tackle and warm clothes hoping for a big catch. The large area that was a lake freezes solid until...
View ArticleCapturing Kansai: Photos of the Faces of the People that you Meet
Capturing Kansai: Photos of the Faces of the People that you Meet Photographer Simon Slater shares some of his favorite 'clicks' from his time in Kansai. KANSAI, Japan -- Since living in Korea from...
View ArticleTRAVEL: The Ao Nang Vacation Soundtrack
TRAVEL: The Ao Nang Vacation Soundtrack You’re in paradise, there’s bound to be some good music, right? Haps music editor and musician, Seth Fellenz, searches southwestern Thailand for great tunes and...
View ArticleTracking the Black Crested Macaque in Sulawesi
Tracking the Black Crested Macaque in Sulawesi Simon Slater went to Sulawesi, Indonesia in search of the Black Crested Macaque. He found them via bat-eating groupies, intrepid female guides, and...
View ArticleKLM Unveils First Fully-Flat Business Class Seating
KLM Unveils First Fully-Flat Business Class Seating Business class cabins on the world's oldest airline have been redecorated with a stylish new “at-home” interior, as well as the industry’s first...
View ArticleThe Charms of Changnyeong County, Part II: Bugok Hot Springs
The Charms of Changnyeong County, Part II: Bugok Hot Springs Bugok is a small town with only one major street, but there's a lot of great stuff to do. read more
View ArticleChinese Tourism Up 66% This Year
Chinese Tourism Up 66% This Year The number of tourist visas issued by South Korea to Chinese visitors jumped 66.1 percent on-year in the first five months of this year. BUSAN, South Korea -- The...
View ArticleGimhae to Ease Airport Security for US Bound Passengers
Gimhae to Ease Airport Security for US Bound Passengers Airport security will ease for passengers traveling to the United States from Gimhae Airport by year's end. BUSAN, South Korea -- Passengers...
View ArticleA Tale of Two Cities: Ansan and Itaewon
A Tale of Two Cities: Ansan and Itaewon Ansan: the industrial cluster. Itaewon: a center for expat entertainment. Both migrant outposts in a homogenous Korea, with their own take on the foreign...
View ArticleBook Launch Party for "TrailBlasian" :: Save the Date
TrailBlasian is a book about 17 women who decided to do the unconventional. They picked up and moved from their familiar and comfortable homes in the Western world to venture into East Asia for...
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