Tag: culture and traditions

Culture and traditions appear in small, everyday moments. These posts focus on customs, habits, rituals, and unspoken rules. They examine how people live, gather, eat, and move through the world. They pay attention to practices repeated quietly and consistently, not performed for visitors.

DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES

Stacey, on land, Hand of Harmony, Pohang

How to Enjoy the Hand of Harmony Sunrise Ceremony in Pohang

Posted on November 30, 2015August 21, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters

Early morning road trip This morning, excitement filled the air as I woke up at 4:30 AM, ready for adventure. I quickly got ready, grabbing my camera gear and snacks. After setting my Korea-specific GPS, I hit the road, my favorite tunes setting the mood. My destination? Pohang’s annual Hand…

DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond Night, Gyeongju, South-Korea

What Makes Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond One of Gyeongju’s Most Beautiful Spots

Posted on September 1, 2015October 19, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters

Gyeongju was once the capital of the Silla Dynasty and remnants of its former glory lay all over this pretty college town. And although the original palace was burned to the ground in the 10th century, the man-made pond still maintains its original footprint where many remnants were recently discovered.