Skipping along Daxi Old Street
Okay, I didn’t really skip–since my backpack, seemingly filled with bricks, was weighing me down, but my friend Alicia and I did stroll along the street. A few weeks ago, on spur of the moment, I booked a flight to Taiwan, taking advantage of some free time between ending my job and relocating to a...
By day: street art and steel factories in Mullae
A few weeks ago, I visited Mullae, “the art village of Seoul,” located on the Western side of the city in Youngdeungpo-gu. I shot some photos of the neighborhood at night, documenting the small metal and steel factories, narrow alleyways and street art illuminated by the dim glow of street lights. As I mentioned in...
Rafting and Bungee Jumping: a day of extreme sports in Korea
Extreme sports are gaining popularity in Korea, especially in Gangwon province, an area known for its untarnished mountains and rivers. In the spring, summer and fall, there are ample opportunities to go rafting, bungee jumping, rock climbing and paragliding, among other adventurous, outdoor activities. Last weekend, I chose to spend the day rafting on the...
Documenting desolation in Lubec, Maine
West Quoddy Head in Lubec, Maine marks the most eastern point in the United States. (West Quoddy Head Lighthouse is shown above.) The warm summer months and famous Maine landmarks draw visitors to Lubec each year. In the fall of 2010, before I moved to Korea, my mom, grandmother and I took a trip Downeast....
A day trip Downeast
While visiting my family in Maine two weeks ago, my mom, two sisters and I managed to find a day to drive Downeast. Downeast Maine is one of the most scenic areas to travel in the state, scattered with small towns along the gorgeous coast. There are several art galleries selling contemporary Maine-inspired paintings, along with famous...
Finding the Beautiful and Bizarre on Nami Island
Last Monday I had the day off from work for an extended Children’s Day celebration. I’ve been wanting to go to Nami Island (남이섬) for awhile, since my ajumma friend at work constantly raves about how beautiful it is. A friend asked me if I wanted to go with her and I gladly accepted. Nami Island...
Rock Climbing with Sanirang
I’m climbing and my friend is belaying at Suri mountain with San’s rock climbing meet-up group. Photo source: Sanirang Fall in Korea is an ideal time to spend your weekends on one of hundreds of mountains dotted along the peninsula. Although the hiking is fantastic, why not put your endurance to the test by rock...
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