Tigers & Magpies travel editor, Eddie Provencher, is an American citizen who first came to the Korean peninsula in September 2006 to teach English, learn Korean, and to have a cultural experience. Since coming to Korea Eddie has grown to love teaching English, has passed the Test of Proficiency In Korean (TOPIK) Level 4, and has had many deep cultural experiences.
In the spring of 2009 Eddie took a 3 month break from teaching English to travel in Korea. Through this experience, Eddie developed a sincere appreciation for the natural beauty of the landscape, for the culinary tastes of the nation, and for the warmth and kindness of the Korean people.
Here on Tigers & Magpies you will find Korean travel reports and photos so that you can learn a little bit more about the Korean peninsula, and so that you too can travel and have a travel experience worth remembering and cherishing.
Ever since last spring when I was struck by the magnificent beauty of the Illimsan Royal Azaleas, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to visit another mountain covered with these vibrant pink and purple flowers. Recently, I learned of a mountain called Hwawangsan (화왕산/757m) located in Hwawangsan County Park (화왕산 군립공원) which boasts a colony [...]
Fall in Korea is a great time travel. The weather is cool, the sky is blue, and the scenery undergoes remarkable changes. In some places like Upo Marsh in the fall, it’s possible to see migrating birds. Most people try to get out and see the mountains covered with orange, red, and yellow trees. Especially [...]
Located on the outskirts of Daegu City, Biseulsan County Park (비슬산 군립공원) offers hikers a chance to see the unique natural scenery of Biseulsan Rock Stream (Natural Monument 435), view the Nakdong River (낙동강) from high above, and a few noteworthy rock outcroppings. From the end of April to the beginning of May, visitors can [...]