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, …
The town of Camden sits on the scenic Maine coast and is known as a peaceful seaport. Its beautiful harbor that’s often filled with an array of pleasure and sailboats makes it one of the most picturesque locales in the area. With just less than 5,000 residents, Camden is overrun with tourists during the warm …
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 …
Located in coastal Maine’s Hancock County, Bucksport is ideally situated near many of the state’s most significant and popular natural and historical sites, both inland and near the sea. With a population of just less than 5,000 residents, Bucksport is particularly well-known for the Penobscot River and the iconic Penobscot Narrows Bridge. During the summer …
Located in the Bangor metropolitan area, the town of Hermon is the perfect place for those who like being close to the action while still far enough away to avoid the crowds and appreciate its natural splendor. Hermon is located in Penobscot County and is close enough to the Atlantic Ocean to make day trips …
Located in Maine’s Androscoggin County, Turner is a small country town that’s close to the Lewiston-Auburn metropolitan area. The town was incorporated in 1786 and named after a local reverend. For much of its existence, it relied on agriculture and water-powered mills to turn timber into lumber and corn and grain into meal and flour. …