Autumn – the year’s last, loveliest smile” by William Cullen Bryant. Living in a city of over 1.5 million and growing, may be a bit challenging finding those picturesque autumn splashes of color. Over the years, I was able to visit a number of places in Daejeon, where fall and it’s ephemeral beauty are IN YOUR FACE! I hope you take the time out of our busy lives to enjoy an afternoon or a picnic in one of the following autumn-filled places: City Hall Park  (시청 공원) – City Hall

I’m elated to announce that this lovely shot of Jangtae Mountain won an Honorable Mention at the Daejeon Photography Competition this year. It was my first year participating and was a bit hectic getting everything ready, printed and mailed, but I’m very glad that I hustled! Thank you Daejeon Photo committee and better luck next year for the big prize! #jangtaesan #photography #korea #competition #mountain #dajeon

The roads and views at Jangtaesan Recreational Forest Do not let 6 years go by without seeing some of the coolest scenery around your city. That is what happened to me, until one day I braved the unknown and took 3 public buses over a course of 2 hours to the South of Daejeon city, to a place where trees are tall and fall foliage is abundant. Good thing I brought my camera… For a romantic nature getaway, a hike or a student festival (I met some of my Mokwon students while on

Korean people never seize to amaze me when it comes to lunch locations. Who wants to sit around the same old living room/kitchen, when beautiful scenery of the outdoors is calling. What is a typical lunch before/after a hike? Rice wrapped in seaweed with various vegetables or meats, called Kimbop. My personal favorite is Tuna Kimbop with a healthy serving of mayonaise as lubricant. Kimchi, Korean fermented cabbage may also make it on the lunch menu, but no hike is ever comple