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Naksana Temple: The 1300yr old Beauty
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Naksana Temple: The 1300yr old Beauty

A 1,300-year-old beauty that sits on a mountainside that overlooks the splendid ocean painted in soothing shades of blue, Naksansa temple, located …

Jul 17, 2018 Read →
Lotte World: Everything you can ever Imagine
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Lotte World: Everything you can ever Imagine

Most of us dream of having a tour around the globe: taste a whole new variety of flavors and dive into all …

Jul 16, 2018 Read →
Exploring the flavors of the sea with jogaetang
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Exploring the flavors of the sea with jogaetang

Beyond kimchi as the representative Korean food in the international food scene, there is jogaetang or the Korean clam stew – one …

Jul 12, 2018 Read →
The Island of Prehistoric Treasures, Ganghwa Island
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The Island of Prehistoric Treasures, Ganghwa Island

The perfect getaway for your sun-tanning sessions, cool dips and relaxing with the soft ocean breeze, Ganghwa Island is a place you …

Jul 6, 2018 Read →
The Annual Mudfest of Boryeong
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The Annual Mudfest of Boryeong

It all began way back in 1998 in association with the Boryeong Tourism Organization to promote the city as a tourist destination. …

Jul 5, 2018 Read →
Hongdae District: The Most Unique Neighborhood in the World
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Hongdae District: The Most Unique Neighborhood in the World

Hongdae is a popular district in Korea which is perfect for people who loves vintage, and both the street and nightlife. It …

Jul 4, 2018 Read →
Hobakjuk: easy to the stomach, easy to the eyes
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Hobakjuk: easy to the stomach, easy to the eyes

The pumpkin porridge, or the hobakjuk, is quite a sight. The smooth orange visual texture and the floating white blob of rice …

Jul 3, 2018 Read →
Bijarim Forest: The Forest that Enhances the Health
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Bijarim Forest: The Forest that Enhances the Health

Wanted to relax and feel the cool forest ambiance while breathing in all the goodness and health benefits given off by these …

Jun 28, 2018 Read →