From Classrooms to KTX Chaos Friday wrapped up the usual way — grinding through a full day of teaching with my students. Eyes glazed, voice hoarse, my body melting in the humidity of a full on Korean. Once that last last student left my cubical, I didn’t hesitate. I packed my bag, grabbed by overused tumbler and headed home. Time […]
There’s something about Homigot that almost defies explanation. It’s not just a park or a tourist spot—it’s a monument to beginnings. Marked as the easternmost point of South Korea, it’s the first place the sun graces each day. Sure, folks in Ulsan like to argue that Ganjeolgot holds that honor, but facts are facts: Homigot gets the first light. On […]
Some places get under your skin, like a good song or a strong cup of coffee. Gyeongju is one of those places for me—a time capsule of Korea’s history wrapped in natural beauty. It’s a city that doesn’t just beg to be photographed; it demands it. The open historical sites, the crisp autumn air, and the kind of light that […]