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South Korea’s Hawaii: 11 Most Popular Things to Do at Jeju Island

Located south of mainland Korea, Jeju Island is the most popular destination among Korean and foreign visitors. The island is just an hour’s flight from Seoul — with hundreds of flights from Seoul to Jeju every day.  In 2011, Jeju Island was named among the New 7 Wonders of Nature because of its dramatic volcanic ...

Nathan Machoka

Jeju Island, South Korea.

Owning a Piece of the Past: The Auction of U.S. Lighthouses

Would you ever buy a lighthouse? In the U.S., this is not a hypothetical question anymore. The government is auctioning off historic American lighthouses, aiming to preserve their legacy while transferring their maintenance responsibilities to private owners. Why are lighthouses significant? Lighthouses once played a critical role in maritime navigation. These towering structures were strategically ...

Mike West

Annisquam lighthouse off the north coast of Massachusetts.

‘Landmarks: Poets, Portraits, and Landscapes of Modern Scotland’

The Landmarks: Poets, Portraits, and Landscapes of Modern Scotland exhibition was held at the Lillie Art Gallery in 2018. The exhibition was a significant collaborative effort by Scottish painters Alexander (Sandy) Moffat, Ruth Nicol, and poet Alan Riach.  The exhibition’s central theme was Sandy Moffat’s Poets’ Pub: portraits of seven famous mid-20th century Scottish poets. ...

Nathan Machoka

Moffat's 'Poet's Pub.'

Mumbai: A City for Everyone!

Mumbai is the classic combination of history, culture, diversity, and globalization. It’s been a significant place throughout Indian history and has witnessed multiple reigns and rulers. Today, the city is at the forefront of modern India, with a strong foothold in India’s rich and traditional past. Mumbai is also a local favorite and folks from ...

Nspirement Staff