Author Archive for Pete
Travel Photo Tips: Seoul, Korea by Aaron Brown
Learn about HDR from professional photographer and former Ilsan resident Aaron Brown.
Sumatra & Java, Indonesia | A Travel Photo Essay
From sunrise over an active volcano on Java, to the rice paddies of Sumatra, join intrepid travel photojournalist Shawn “Flash” Parker in Indonesia as he shows you around his favorite county.
Take Better Pictures: 5 Korean Photo Blogs You Should Follow
Whether you want to become the next Ansel Adams, or just learn how to take better pictures to post on Facebook, these blogs will help you get there.
10 Secrets to Landing a Korean University Job
Teaching English at a Korean university is one of the best ESL jobs on the planet. With almost 400 colleges in the country, why aren’t you working at one?
English Mania Grips World
Like it or not, English is sweeping across the world. Some say English is a tool used by America and England to “colonize” the world. Others see it as the dawn of a new era when people from around the globe will have a common language to promote cultural understanding and solve some of the [...]
Q&A With Dr. David Noonan at 2010 PAC-KOTESOL Conference
Dr. David Nunan, Academic President of Anaheim University and best selling author talks about the latest changes and trends in English language teaching.
English Teachers Reflect On Changing Role in Globalization Age
Is it possible that Korea will no longer hire native English teachers in the near future? Take a look at what teachers were talking about at the latest KOTESOL conference.
Sex and The Island: Jeju Loveland Exposed
Take a peep inside Korea’s taboo busting erotic theme park where love oriented art and eroticism meet unabashed.
Date With an Exorcist: Korean Shamanism Unveiled
Shamanism was once Korea’s most important religion. Take a look inside a traditional shamanistic ceremony that has been performed for thousands of years and see a part of history few foreigners get to witness.
Foreign Brokered Brides Rethink Korea
Korean men are going abroad, mainly to South East Asia, to find wives. Unfortunately, many of the weddings don’t have a happy ending.
Busan’s Nightlife Renaissance: A Guide to the Pleasure City’s Top 3 Party Routes
Hedonists beware: there’s a new party playground in Korea and it’s called Busan. Take a look at some of the hottest places in the city.
3 Days 2 Nights: Seoul
Throw away your misconceptions and nip into fast changing Seoul where the energy is as hot as kimchi. Peter DeMarco shows us around this dynamic city.
Will.i.am Video Promotes Korean Cool
Major US recording artist Will.I.Am chose Korean and Hangul (the Korean alphabet) as the stylish futuristic centerpiece for his new video.
Backstage Romance: Behind the Scenes at Seoul Fashion Week
Put your backstage pass around your neck and get ready to take a look behind the scenes of Korea’s biggest fashion event: Seoul Fashion Week.
Rural Korea on the Jirisan Trail
Pack up your bag, lace up your boots, and get ready for a slow-life adventure like none other: a hike on Korea’s Jirisan Trail.
In Search of Mother Nature's S-Line: Suncheon Bay
Suncheon Bay boasts some of Korea’s best wetlands and stunning nature. Isn’t time you went?
Beijing: 10 For the Weekend
If Beijing isn’t on your list of 100 places to visit before you die, then something is wrong. Take a look at what a long weekend in this city has to offer.
Into The Big Blue: Scuba Diving on Jeju Island (Korea)
Do you want to know Korea’s best kept secret? There is amazing scuba diving to be had on Jeju Island. Here’s how to find it.