Survive & Thrive in Korea
Jeju Island Genius Loci is one of the highlights of Phoenix Island. The building is the creation of Japanese architect Tadao Ando. He’s the man also behind the Modern Art Museum of Forth Worth, the Benetton Communication Research Center, The Church of Water, Naoshima Contemporary Art Museum, and the Museum of Wood. The building like it’s […]
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I’ve finally made it to Jeju. My friend Ian and I just arrived. He told me that Jeju is known for three things: Wind, Rocks, and women. The Rocks and Wind are easy enough to understand. The shoreline is coarse and rocky and the wind howls like a starving coyote. Ian explained that the many […]
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A couple weekends ago I finally made it out to Ilsan Northern Seoul. For those of you who may not know, Ilsan is one of a few satellite cities that surround Seoul, making it like a suburb of sorts. I didn’t really know what to expect. I couldn’t picture it being like the suburbs back […]
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Vacationing in Phuket offers travelers a number of different activities to enjoy. You don’t have to spend the entire day relaxing on the beach, though that’s a worthy option if you care to do so. However, if you have more energy than it takes to bring the pina colada to your mouth then you may […]
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Here is part 2 of the Gyeondian Groove article Just a bit further from Geo’s, around the corner and to the left, you’ll come to Hwang To. Judging by the tables full of couples and groups of friends it’s a popular place. So popular that getting a table wasn’t doable. Instead, just across the street, […]
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So now that the article is published in the magazine it’s cool to reprint it here on my website. So, folks, for those of you not in Korea with access to a Groove here is my articlce that appeared in the October issue. This is part one. Gyeonidan Gyeonidan Street runs across from Haebunchon and […]
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