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Oedo Island is Korea's Paradise Isle
Yeouido Island is the Manhattan of Seoul
Jeonju Hanok Village (Part 1)
Myeongdong Shopping District in Seoul
Six Great Seoul Cafes
The Historic Jeong-dong Neighborhood in Seoul
Korea's Spring Flower Festivals in 2013!
Seoul's 12 Best Gay Bars in Jongno
Buam-dong's Tranquil Pocket in Seoul
Namsangol Hanok Village in Seoul
Itaewon's Diverse and Delicious Restaurant Scene
Gangnam Style! Seoul Luxe in Cheongdam-dong
Korea's Rolling Hills of Green Tea in Boseong
Beopjusa Buddhist Temple
Celebrate Seollal and the Year of the Snake in Korea

Oedo Island is Korea's Paradise Isle

40 years ago, a fisherman came to Oedo island to escape Korea's rough seas. He and his wife stayed and began one of Korea's most exquisite private gardens.

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Yeouido Island is the Manhattan of Seoul

To some, Yeouido island is the Manhattan of Seoul, the center of Korea's banking and media empires, not to mention the home of the National Assembly.

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Jeonju Hanok Village (Part 1)

The Jeonju Hanok Village in North Jeolla Province is a wonderful place to sample Korea’s traditional food, tea, paper-making and unique hanok architecture.

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Myeongdong Shopping District in Seoul

The Myeongdong Shopping District in Seoul boasts some of the world's most expensive real estate, thanks to its reputation as Korea's shopping Mecca.

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Six Great Seoul Cafes

Love coffee? So does Korea. To satisfy your need for a cup of joe, here are six great Seoul cafes that treat making coffee like an art.

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The Historic Jeong-dong Neighborhood in Seoul

The historic Jeong-dong neighborhood in Seoul is a beautiful home to some of Korea's earliest foreign churches, missionary schools and foreign legations.

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Korea's Spring Flower Festivals in 2013!

It's time to announce Korea's spring flower festivals in 2013! For just a few weeks, don't miss Korea's beautiful dogwood, apricot and cherry blossoms!

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Seoul's 12 Best Gay Bars in Jongno

My list of Seoul's 12 best gay bars in Jongno, the city's first gayborhood. Here you'll find scores of tiny bars serving snacks and stiff drinks.

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Buam-dong's Tranquil Pocket in Seoul

Buam-dong's tranquil pocket in Seoul can feel far away from the big city. Indeed, this is one of the neighborhood's greatest charms.

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Namsangol Hanok Village in Seoul

At the base of Namsan Park is Namsangol Hanok Village, a beautiful setting that includes five traditional-style hanok homes, gardens and on-site artisans.

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Itaewon's Diverse and Delicious Restaurant Scene

After years as a seedy playground for U.S. soldiers, Itaewon's diverse and delicious restaurant scene has made it Seoul's most cosmopolitan destination.

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Gangnam Style! Seoul Luxe in Cheongdam-dong

The Seoul neighborhood of Cheongdam-dong is perhaps the best example of "Gangnam Style," among the city's most expensive to eat, shop and play.

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Korea's Rolling Hills of Green Tea in Boseong

Korea's rolling hills of green tea in Boseong are among the its most famous. In fact, some say that Boseong is Korea's tea growing capital.

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Beopjusa Buddhist Temple

Probably my favorite Korean temple is Beopjusa, a complex boasting an incredible treasure - the nation's only extant five-story pagoda.

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Celebrate Seollal and the Year of the Snake in Korea

This year, February 10 marks Seollal, or the lunar New Year and the day Koreans celebrate the year of the snake in Korea.

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