Located between Arkadelphia and Texarkana on Interstate 30, the small town of Hope, Arkansas has been immortalized as the birthplace and home of William Jefferson Clinton, the former president of the United States. Surrounded by natural beauty and an easy drive from a number of neighboring states, the Hope area is full of outdoor recreation …
The town of Batesville is the most populous in Arkansas’ Independence County, and it’s the county seat as well. It’s located about an hour and a half to the northeast of the state’s capital, Little Rock, and is surrounded by much of Arkansas’ most amazing natural beauty, including the Ozark Mountains. Due to its rural …
Located in the state of Arkansas’ east-central region, the small town of Stuttgart is the county seat of Arkansas County. At the time of the last census the town had fewer than 10,000 residents, and it lies nearly halfway between Little Rock to the west and Memphis to the east. It’s close to the neighboring …
Located in Arkansas’ southeast region near Mississippi and Louisiana, Monticello is the county seat of Drew County. It has a population that hasn’t changed much in decades, hovering just below the 10,000 residents mark. For such a small town that’s without a direct connection to any major metropolitan centers, there are a surprising number of …
South Korea’s second city and main port is in the south-east of the country on mountainous terrain. Busan has Korea’s largest seafood market, Jagalchi, and is the source of some of Korea’s favourite snacks and dishes, like fishcakes (eomuk) and seafood scallion pancakes (dongnae pajeon). At Haeundae Beach there’s an inviting sandy bay framed by …
Located between Van Buren and Little Rock on Interstate 40, Clarksville is in Arkansas’ Johnson County and has a population of about 10,000. Due to its rural setting between the majestic Ozark Mountains and Arkansas River, it’s near some of the state’s most visited state parks and wilderness areas. It’s a great destination for hunters, …
In a bowl of mountains in the South Jeolla province, Gwangju is an arty and fashion-conscious city where people are known for doing things their own way. That spirit applies to the Gwangju Uprising of May 1980, a push for democracy that was brutally suppressed by the military and remains intertwined with the city’s culture. …
Located midway between Little Rock and Texarkana on Interstate 30, the small town of Arkadelphia is ideally located to give visitors convenient access to some of the state’s most visited natural, historical and recreational areas. With a population of slightly more than 10,000, the town is home to two universities, which offer a variety of …
Just to the west across the river from Memphis, Tennessee, Marion is the county seat of Crittendon County. Though it’s in a different state and its own distinct municipality, it’s considered a suburb of the greater Memphis area. In many ways, it’s the best of both worlds. It maintains its small-town charm but is conveniently …
Korea’s manufacturing powerhouse on the East Sea is responsible for more than 15% of the country’s industrial output. At an unfathomably large industrial complex by Ulsan’s port is the third largest oil refinery in the world and the world’s largest shipyard and the largest car assembly plant, owned by Hyundai Heavy Industries and the Hyundai …