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Chuseok in Busan: Travel Photos (a.k.a I was let loose in Busan!)

Follow our contributor, photographer Amy Benham, as she travels around Busan during Chuseok! 1. You must go to Gamcheon Culture Village (감천문화마을)!   2. It looks like a toy village.   3. A colorful start to a Chuseok getaway to Busan.   4. Can I live in this house?   5. Get your coffee or [...]

By |2018-04-19T19:59:42+09:00November 16th, 2017|Feat. Editorials, Korvia Contributor Editorials|1 Comment

K-ristmas Love: Holiday Couple Culture in Korea

Bundle up in your warmest coat, slip on some comfy gloves, blast Dean Martin’s “Baby It’s Cold Outside” through your headphones and then take a stroll in Seoul. What will you see? Pure love. I’ve been shooting in Korea for a few years now and the Christmas season has always been the most enjoyable. Couples [...]

By |2018-04-19T20:00:05+09:00December 16th, 2015|Featured Articles, Korvia Contributor Editorials|1 Comment

Transportation in Korea

One of the best things about Korea is how easy it is to get around the country, let alone your local city. Whether it’s by bus, subway, train, or car, there are plenty of options when it comes to choosing your ideal form of transportation in Korea. Transportation Cards If you’re new to Korea, one [...]

By |2018-04-19T20:00:05+09:00December 15th, 2015|Featured Articles, Guides, Living Guides|0 Comments

Filmstrip: Dongtan – A Planned City

Just by looking at a map of Dongtan can show you that it isn’t a normal city. That’s because it’s a planned city, and its layout definitely shows. It is approximated that development began about ten years ago, but according to some friends that have lived here for a while, it wasn’t until the last five-or-so [...]

By |2018-04-19T20:00:06+09:00December 1st, 2015|Featured Articles, Korvia Contributor Editorials|1 Comment

Filmstrip: Hanboks Before Digital

It’s Friday, September 25th 2015. I come dashing out of school to catch a train for Chungmuro. In a few hours, most camera stops will be closed for the next four days thanks to the Chuseok holiday weekend. That means I need  to get that new “toy camera” TODAY! My plans are to take photos [...]

Filmstrip: Jeonju Hanok Village

Jeonju may not be a city that’s on your radar, but it’s definitely worth taking a daytrip to check out the Hanok Village. The Jeonju Hanok Village is home to around 800 traditional houses, many great restaurants (Jeonju is known for it’s bibimbap, so if you’re in the area you might want to try it!) [...]

Photos of the Little Things that Make Korea an Unforgettable Place to Live

Photographer Edmund Rustia (@theedupkid) shares with Korvia moments over the past few years of Korean life that are bound to make you smile, chuckle, or warm your heart. It's important to remember that sometimes admid the busy life of being an expat, to not forget that the little things are what make Korea an unforgettable place [...]

You Don’t Need a DSLR: Stunning Photos of Korea Taken with an iPhone

Warning:  I am a self-taught photographer. I have never taken any classes on photography. Whenever I had the opportunity to put a camera in my hand while growing up, I would go at it, roll after roll with no care in the world about F-stops and apertures (by the way, these were the film days). [...]

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