PLACES Beyond South Korea’s Purple Island: Is it Worth It? Posted on August 18, 2024August 19, 2024 Banwoldo (Banwold Island) is located off the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula, adjacent to Bakjido Island. An expansive bridge connects them. Collectively, they are referred to as the Purple Island. The residents painted everything on both islands to encourage more tourist traffic. And so far, it is working. It made me want to visit, and here is what I discovered when I recently traveled there with friends.
CULINARY TRAVEL Clay and Caffeine: Discovering Seongju’s Coffee in Pottery Cafe Posted on September 17, 2023August 3, 2024 Discover Seongju’s Coffee in Pottery: A Colorful Art and Ceramic Haven for Coffee Lovers with unique charm and delicious treats.
PLACES Where Culture Meets the Sea: Huinyeoul Cultural Village Posted on June 28, 2023June 9, 2024 A Taste of the Mediterranean in Busan Are you a fan of picture-perfect spots? Then, Huinyeoul Cultural Village in Busan is a must-see. Picture standing on coastal cliffs. Imagine this: you’re standing on coastal cliffs, the breeze is just right, and unfolding before you are views that are pure joy…
PLACES Why You Should Visit Gamcheon Cultural Village in Busan Posted on January 15, 2017June 9, 2024 With Gamcheon Village’s population shrinking, the residents got creative and decided to build larger, more permanent homes and attract the new tourist trade. They decided to paint the exteriors of their shops and homes bright colors and turn the village into a cultural center with the installation of tiled art, sculpture and museums as random as early history and dolls.