It’s slowly getting easier to celebrate North American Thanksgiving For North Americans, Thanksgiving is often the second biggest holiday of the year, right after the winter holiday season. For North American expats in Korea, however, Thanksgiving has long been a bittersweet time. While Koreans have their own autumnal harvest celebration, Chuseok, its North American […]
Yongjoosa‘s Templestay program is a chance to reflect on what kind of son or daughter you‘ve been
Whether it’s digging up Seoul’s ancient past or digging into its modern pleasures, do it all in Cheonho Cheonho’s most significant attraction is also, rather deceptively, its most unassuming. Just west of the station is a long, grassy, J-shaped mound that at first blush looks to be a covered landfill or a barren public park. […]
Healing in Natural Splendor Jeju Olle Walking Festival (Nov. 6–8) 제주올레걷기축제 Inspired by Spain’s legendary Camino de Santiago, journalist Suh Myung-suk founded Jejudo’s Olle Trail in 2007 as a healing space where world-weary people could recharge and reconnect with nature. Now totaling 21 routes that circle the entire island, the trail has proven a phenomenal […]
[box_light]Secret Finds The city’s hidden eateries[/box_light] Written by Joe McPherson Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo When visiting Seoul, visitors will of course feel a pull toward the more touristy areas, and there is nothing wrong with making your way down well-trodden paths. Yet when visiting these areas, the eats can be a bit of a gamble. […]
[box_light]When the Sun Goes Down Seoul’s markets at night[/box_light] Written by SEOUL staff Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo After sundown, Seoul’s famous markets really come alive. From shopping and people watching to eating and drinking, everything is more fun in the city’s markets after dark. [divider] Dongdaemun Dongdaemun is famous for its thousands and thousands […]
[box_light]Bundle Up The shopping race for the best winter coats [/box_light] Written by AJ Lund Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo As the Asian games come to an end, a new competition of Olympic size proportions is getting under way. Veterans of Korean winters past already know the importance of finding that perfect cold weather cover up. Avoid […]
[box_light]Winner’s Circle[/box_light] The competition was stiff, and only a select few have what it takes to be Seoul winter tested and approved. Despite the frigid temperatures, these items have beat the odds and found their rightful place on our medal podium. And the Gold goes to: [box_info]Women’s Bow Bridge Parka by Woolrich, WPstore[/box_info] […]
[box_light]Winter fun Enjoy the start of winter and the New Year holiday the SEOUL way[/box_light] Written by Melissa Watkins and Robert Koehler Photographed by Robert Koehler Bosingak bell ringing At midnight at the start of the New Year, the Bosingak bell rings in the celebration – 33 times! Located in the busy downtown Jongno […]