Destination: South Korea

Photos: Korea: DMZ Trip

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 | By gnocchimandu | Photo Gallery

Photos: Korea: Down South

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 | By gnocchimandu | Photo Gallery

Photos: Korea: Seoul

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 | By gnocchimandu | Photo Gallery

Photos: 안녕하세요 서울!

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By lilacriver | Photo Gallery

Tags: gyeongbok palace, insadong, king sejong plaza, seoul, south korea

A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - The Art of Dying

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By jovenjames | Views [289] | Scholarship Entry

Day 14 - 2012.7.16 Went palace-hopping at Gwanghwamun this morning. It was me, Janelle, and Pang, and we met Amanda at the station. The day was bright and hot and kids were playing at the time-sequenced fountains in front of Emperor Sejong’s statue. ... Read more >

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Catching a Moment - The Train Ride Chronicles

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By saraha | Views [305] | Scholarship Entry

I have always wanted to go to South Korea since I've got into the raging storms of K-Pop (Korean Pop!). That's why when I got a chance to go with my mom even when the date is so close to my national examination, I instantly agreed. When we've arrived ... Read more >

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Catching a Moment - Itaewon: A Cultural Smorgasbord

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By charlietravelogues | Views [1374] | Comments [1] | Scholarship Entry

Every global megacity usually contains a distinct section where foreigners converge to do foreigner things. Seoul is no different with its own “foreigner-land” known as Itaewon (???). The eclectic mix of people, places and things found in this popular ... Read more >

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Understanding a Culture through Food - The Rice in Korea

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By akpeters | Views [323] | Scholarship Entry

Donghae, South Korea is a medium sized city that rests south of the bustling markets and department stores of Gangneung on the east coast. I’d been living here for 6 months; the looming mountains were nothing more than the shadow of apartment buildings ... Read more >

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Understanding a Culture through Food - Seoul : Culture and Food

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By anyeonghasimika | Views [426] | Scholarship Entry

Since high school, I’ve always heard the term “Anyeonghaseo” among my friends. Being the curious person that I am, after a few dictionaries and several minutes of google searching, it turned out to mean “How do you do?” in Korean. Interesting! Luckily ... Read more >

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A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - Awkward & Uncomfortable: Doing Travel Right

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 | By anne_t | Views [270] | Scholarship Entry

I had been working at a mindless job in finance and desired a change. A big one. Why not travel and work at the same time? In late 2007, I accepted a year-long teaching opportunity as an English Language Instructor in Donghae, a small town in rural ... Read more >

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Sharing Stories - A Glimpse into Another's Life - Serenity in Busan

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 | By wanderlustheart | Views [227] | Scholarship Entry

The jimjilbang stays awake for our road trip in Busan. I could see the vibrant lightning strikes from Gwangalli Bridge salute us to arrived there. The white sands covering our toes while walking down the streets. It's a whimsical feeling, yet placid for ... Read more >

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Catching a Moment - Bells

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 | By cmitch | Views [199] | Scholarship Entry

The bells chimed merrily with a cryptic sort of spirituality. Mist rose from the grass and I could feel the dew on my feet, despite the fact that I was wearing shoes. I was clothed in my soft beige monastic wear, and the Buddhist monks began appearing ... Read more >

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A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - Threadless and Thoughtfree

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 | By sriparna | Views [228] | Scholarship Entry

A little boy in birthday attire ran about chased by his similarly dressed mother who finally managed to catch hold of her target and proceeded to a tear-inducing scrub with a soapy sponge. Next to them an elderly woman was vigorously scrubbing a teenage ... Read more >

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Time Capsule Seoul

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 | By lutfandita | Views [456] | Scholarship Entry

-Cheonggyecheon river I walked down the stairs to find, among the towering buildings. Instantly soothing scenery, presented in front of the eye, which is a very clear river surrounded by mosaic tiles along the walls, telling stories about the history ... Read more >

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A journal?

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 | By kiwidrew | Views [203]

I have never considered writing a journal or blog before. So if I seem a little boring or long winded, bare with me I will endevour to improve upon my writing and hopefully provide some interesting reading. A little about my adventure in Asia so far.... Read more >