Month: August 2017

Places to Check Out in Paju That Have Nothing to Do With North Korea

Paju is perhaps most associated with its geographical location, as it sits just south of Panmunjeom on the 38th parallel, steps away from North Korea. As the peninsula’s most famous border town, many might assume that Paju is a drab, frightful place, but in actuality, it’s just the opposite. Sure, it may be the final …

A Girl’s Guide to Seoul’s University Quarter, Part 2: Sinchon

This is the second part of a two-part series of a walking tour through Seoul’s university neighborhoods. To read Part 1: Edae, click here. Sinchon at night | © Sami Paju / Flickr From Hello apM in Edae, pass Sinchon Railway Station, which separates Ewha Women’s University and Yonsei University, and is the oldest railway station …