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The Amusing Wax Figures in Grevin Seoul
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The Amusing Wax Figures in Grevin Seoul

You’ve never seen all the famous people, celebrities and historical figures of Korea plus the most renowned politicians, idols, artists and stars …

Aug 7, 2018 Read →
The White Sand Beach of Hyeopjae
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The White Sand Beach of Hyeopjae

A good place to go after a long stroll at Hanrim Park, and guaranteed as the most romantic place to watch a …

Aug 2, 2018 Read →
Chueo-tang for your beauty diet
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Chueo-tang for your beauty diet

The chueo-tang is reputedly a ‘beautifier soup’ in Korea as the dish is loaded with calcium and proteins that contribute to that …

Jul 31, 2018 Read →
Explore Gamcheon’s Creative Neighborhood
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Explore Gamcheon’s Creative Neighborhood

No one would ever imagine that something founded by the scars of the war will turn out beautiful, and colorful. The Gamcheon …

Jul 30, 2018 Read →
The Pond of God: Cheonjeyeon Falls
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The Pond of God: Cheonjeyeon Falls

The rushing waters of Chenjeyeon Falls, plus the attractions that you are yet to unravel within its vicinity will surely wash all …

Jul 23, 2018 Read →
Dakjjim(Jjimdak), a feast for tight budgets
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Dakjjim(Jjimdak), a feast for tight budgets

Dakjjim is sweeter than most stews in the Korean food list, but nevertheless, the spice is still there given the amount of …

Jul 20, 2018 Read →
The Royal Shrine of Jongmyo
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The Royal Shrine of Jongmyo

If visitations to the royal palaces and royal compounds have given you the feeling of sovereignty, the Jongmyo or the royal shrine …

Jul 19, 2018 Read →
Kalguksu: Dynamic and flexible
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Kalguksu: Dynamic and flexible

Kalguksu is not spicy. This is not a drill. This flexible dish is literally translated as knife noodles as the noodles are …

Jul 18, 2018 Read →