Dear Myka (and obligatory Instagram husband James), You represent the worst of both influencer marketing and adoption. I know, because I’ve been deeply engrained in each world. On the surface,…
Behind the Scenes: “It Was All A Dream”
“Many stories matter. Stories have been used to dispossess and to malign. But stories can also be used to empower, and to humanize. Stories can break the dignity of a…
Jeju Island: The “Hawaii of Korea”
My sister once showed me photos of Jeju Island and said, “someday together going.” I remembered hearing about this popular vacation destination from Korean friends in college. They described it…
What I Packed vs. What I Wore: Korea
I think it’s safe to say now that I overpacked for Korea. We never check luggage (especially when traveling standby), but because some of the gifts I was bringing were…
Andong Hahoe Folk Village
I’ve visited various traditional folk villages during my trips to Korea, but Hahoe (하회) is the most meaningful to me. It is located in the place where I was born:…
On the Steps of the Palace
My mom gave me a book called The Korean Cinderella when I was younger. I was fascinated by the heroine, Pear Blossom, and her hanbok dresses. When I first visited…