I Traded My Camera for a Microphone and Discovered a Side of Busan Most Tourists Miss

Participant using a field recorder to capture sounds under Yeongdo Bridge in Busan

Most trips to Busan follow a familiar script: Haeundae Beach selfies, Gamcheon Culture Village murals, a plate of raw fish at Jagalchi Market. On a cool Saturday morning this September, I tried something that threw my usual routine out entirely — I strapped on a pair of headphones, picked up a portable field recorder, and … Read more

Yeongdo Bridge to Ganggangyi Art Village: A Busan Walking Route Worth Slowing Down For

Colorful lighthouse and flower garden at Yeongdo waterfront — Busan walking route

If you’re looking for a Busan walking route that doesn’t require a full day or a packed itinerary, the stretch from Yeongdo Bridge to Ganggangyi Art Village in Yeongdo — a small island district connected to central Busan — is one worth knowing. It’s short, easy to reach on foot or by bus, and covers … Read more