Things to know before traveling to South Korea

Jun 16, 2026

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I grew up in the Wisconsin countryside, above my dad’s general store and surrounded by lakes and potato farms. Following university, I spent 13 years in South Korea, where I worked as an editor at a travel magazine and wrote a book about Seoul’s urban fabric. Today, much of my work continues to focus on East Asia and the American Midwest. When not writing or traveling, I enjoy submitting myself to the agony of AS Roma and FC Seoul fandom. In addition to Seoul, I’ve called Madison, Rome, Wel…

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