…horny friends on Fire Island, Howie exudes a palpable I-would-much-rather-be-at-home energy. But his avoidance of the island’s party scene and casual hookups has deeper roots: a fear of biases in…
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Dog Tales
…island in order to protect the Jindos’ purity. Puppies younger than three months old, however, are legal to sell, and those Jindos outside of the island are free to travel…
Slavery Thrives on South Korean Island Salt Farms
…a 52-year-old Sinui-do resident, only identified by his last name Hong, told News1. “So is Seoul now a city of rapists? It’s unjust to call our island an island of…
Japan’s “Cat Island” Is Purr-fect for Cat Lovers
…your list of bucket list destinations stat. Aoshima Island, dubbed “Cat Island,” is a small fishing village located in Miyazaki, Japan where the population of cats outnumber the human population….
This Adorable Video Will Make You Want to Visit Rabbit Island
In Japan, the island of ÅŒkunoshima has become a well-known tourist attraction. However, the popularity of this island may not be for reasons that you would typically expect from a…
August Issue: South Korean Island Frozen In Time
©Mark Edward Harris Frozen In Time A visit to Yeonpyeong Island seven months after North Korea’s shelling reveals a people and place still reeling from the damage and feeling abandoned…
All About Childish Gambino And Rihanna’s Super Secret, Hiro Murai-Directed Movie ‘Guava Island’
…is “Guava Island?” The film’s trailer premiered last year on Nov. 24 at the PHAROS festival in New Zealand and sent fans and the media abuzz with anticipation. Directed by…
‘Battleship Island’ To Hit 40 North American Cities Friday
…the synopsis from CJ Entertainment, the film’s distributor: “In 1944, 400 conscripted Korean civilians head out to Hashima Island. Nicknamed “The Battleship Island” after its resemblance to a war vessel,…
Take a Trip to ‘Fire Island’ in New Trailer
Spring is heating up, and not just here in Southern California—the first trailer for Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang’s “Fire Island” dropped today. Directed by Andrew Ahn (“Driveways”) and…
The Tides that Bind
In her new book, journalist, writer and photographer Brenda Paik Sunoo documents Jeju Island’s renowned female divers. In the process, she finds surprising connections with, and inspiration from, these vibrant…
The Island of Solitude
…the reservation of Korean American literature. Even more interesting, these stories are contained to a tiny corner of Korea, a large island off the coast of Korea which—with its tropical…
Korean Cultural Service New York Presents Jeju Island’s Sea Women
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com The Jeju Island “sea women,” or haenyeo, are perhaps one of the most unique examples of Korea’s indigenous cultural heritage. The title refers…
Hot Destinations To Put On Your Bucket List: Ko Lanta, Thailand
…island. [wp_ad_camp_1] Do: Rent a scooter and head over to the smaller island Ko Lanta Noi via car ferry. On the other side of the island, hire a long-tail boat…
Summer 2013 | Destination: NEW ZEALAND
…one of them. Although the Wellington movie production hub and the sets of Hobbiton are on the North Island, the South Island is filled with memorable landscapes as well. The…
Where In the World Is Mayleen Ramey?
…are Mayleen’s top five picks on the “land of perpetual June.” Fave Place to Stay- One & Only Ocean Club, Paradise Island Nothing combines the beauty of Bahamian beaches with…
