South Korea

Just an hour north of Seoul lies one of the most heavily fortified borders in the world — the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between South and North Korea. Despite its name, the DMZ is anything but demilitarized. It represents the ongoing tension from a war that never truly ended.  Though we typically prefer exploring on our […]

On my second day in Seoul, I joined a fascinating Airbnb Experience called “Gangnam Tour on Youth and Society.” It wasn’t your typical guided tour,  instead it was a deep dive into the complex, high-pressure world of South Korean education and priorities — one that left me thinking about the true cost of success (hope