North Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east coast on Tuesday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Japanese coast guard said. As Reuters reported, the Japanese government warned citizens to take cover as the missile appears to have flown over and past its territory before falling into the Pacific ocean. The incident… Continue reading North Korea Fires Missile Towards Japan Amid Tensions
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Haitian American Woman Makes Space For Black-Owned Companies In The Eyewear Industry
After spending a year teaching abroad in South Korea, Dr. Juliette Nelson, Ph.D. developed a passion for fashionable eyewear that would spill over into her professional life. A prescription eyeglass wearer herself, Nelson was renamed Nuri during her stay in Korea and was commissioned to share her gifts with the world. The name and her… Continue reading Haitian American Woman Makes Space For Black-Owned Companies In The Eyewear Industry
Day In The Life: My Routine As A Black Expat Living In Busan, South Korea
Adventure, stunning beach views and a healthy does of city-life: this is the life that awaits the Black expat in Busan, South Korea. Candace Green, an expat originally from Texas, swapped her life in the States for one in South Korea. Between teaching abroad, seeking out adventures and finding intentional ways to move through life,… Continue reading Day In The Life: My Routine As A Black Expat Living In Busan, South Korea
Everything To Know About The African Diaspora In South Korea
In the spirit of Black History Month, let’s take a look at our African diaspora family in South Korea. South Korea is one of the most ethnically homogenous countries in the world – over 99% of South Koreans ethnically identify as Korean. There are no concrete statistics on the size of the Afro-Korean population; needless… Continue reading Everything To Know About The African Diaspora In South Korea
Traveler Madison McClain Shares What It’s Like To Study Abroad In South Korea
GenZ’ers, commonly known as Generation Z, had to navigate early adulthood in the midst of a global pandemic, which South Korea study abroad student Madison McClain recalls in detail. Her fascination with Asian culture, from anime to K-pop, led to the realization of a childhood dream: studying abroad in South Korea. Following this, Madison earned… Continue reading Traveler Madison McClain Shares What It’s Like To Study Abroad In South Korea
Traveler Story: How Living Abroad In South Korea Changed My Worldview
Janelle (Jash) Cooper is a full time digital nomad from Hamden, Connecticut with a degree in mechanical engineering from Tuskegee University. Since finishing undergrad, traveling and teaching have become her life. These experiences have opened her eyes to a lifestyle she didn’t even know was possible. She’s worked in five countries on four continents, and… Continue reading Traveler Story: How Living Abroad In South Korea Changed My Worldview
Abu Dhabi To Host A Real-Life Squid Game Event But No One Dies
With the popularity of Netflix’s Squid Game, it likely comes as no surprise that a real-life event featuring the show’s games has been organized. According to CNET, the Korean Cultural Center in Abu Dhabi, UAE is holding its very own Squid Game event today. In this version, of course, no killing is allowed; the games… Continue reading Abu Dhabi To Host A Real-Life Squid Game Event But No One Dies
The Viral Effect: How Netflix’s Squid Game Has Affected Life In South Korea
Squid Game this and Squid Game that. It’s literally one of the most trending topics right now across social media. The Netflix Korea-based drama recently released and, according to data, is on its way to possibly being the network’s most-watched show, too. If you haven’t heard of Squid Game yet, it’s a somewhat dark drama… Continue reading The Viral Effect: How Netflix’s Squid Game Has Affected Life In South Korea
Black Expat: After Living In Five Countries, I Chose Malaysia For Its Blend Of Cultures
Before settling in Penang, Malaysia, English teacher Pier Garcia lived in five other countries. Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, the 36-year-old moved to London when she was 14, and considers the two countries her home, along with her current home, Malaysia. Her first move from Trinidad to London came when her mother asked… Continue reading Black Expat: After Living In Five Countries, I Chose Malaysia For Its Blend Of Cultures
The Black Expat: ‘Of All The Countries I’ve Lived, I Felt Most Uncomfortable In The US’
Serial expat Jash’s love for travel began long before she was old enough to afford a plane ticket. Before she became a teenager, the Hamden, CT native had traveled all over the U.S., cruised to the Bahamas, and been to multiple countries in Africa. Now 23, Jash works as a nomadic teacher and blogger, and… Continue reading The Black Expat: ‘Of All The Countries I’ve Lived, I Felt Most Uncomfortable In The US’
6 Of The Most Luxurious Airports In The World
Before the pandemic hit, airports were like second homes to frequent fliers. Airports have really stepped their games up with luxurious amenities, architecture, and design. From Asia to Europe, here are the most luxurious airports in the world. This incredible airport has is home to the Korean Culture Museum and has performances as well as… Continue reading 6 Of The Most Luxurious Airports In The World
Discover The Top 10 Healthiest Countries To Live In
Healthcare systems globally have been put under heavy stress since the coronavirus pandemic. According to the BBC, there has been a direct “correlation between a country’s ability to contain the virus and previous rankings of its healthcare system to provide health outcomes.” Since having a great healthcare system is crucial to a country’s success with… Continue reading Discover The Top 10 Healthiest Countries To Live In
Traveler Story: ‘I Flew To Korea To Help My Sister, Now I’m Stuck Here’
COVID-19 has turned millions of travelers’ plans upside down. Countries around the globe are closing their borders in an effort to flatten the curve and get the virus under control. North Carolina-based traveler, Trina Diakabanzila, and her young child made a journey to South Korea to help her sister with her four children. Little did… Continue reading Traveler Story: ‘I Flew To Korea To Help My Sister, Now I’m Stuck Here’
A Black Expat Opens Up About What It’s Like In South Korea During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Hamid Mahdi decided to pack up his life and move to South Korea to become a guest English teacher through the Gyeonggi English Program in Korea (GEPIK). While life in South Korea has been pretty good so far, he recently found himself in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. In mid to late January, Hamid… Continue reading A Black Expat Opens Up About What It’s Like In South Korea During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Black Expats Open Up About Living In Asia During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Right now we are in the middle of a global pandemic. It is said that COVID-19 began in China and has slowly made its way around the world, most recently to the United States. It’s all we see and hear about on the news and on social media. Travel Noire had the chance to speak… Continue reading Black Expats Open Up About Living In Asia During The Coronavirus Outbreak