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.
Continue ReadingJeonju 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.
Continue ReadingMyeongdong 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.
Continue ReadingSix 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingKorea'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!
Continue ReadingSeoul'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.
Continue ReadingBuam-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.
Continue ReadingNamsangol 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.
Continue ReadingItaewon'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.
Continue ReadingGangnam 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.
Continue ReadingKorea'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.
Continue ReadingBeopjusa Buddhist Temple
Probably my favorite Korean temple is Beopjusa, a complex boasting an incredible treasure - the nation's only extant five-story pagoda.
Continue ReadingCelebrate 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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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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Daeonsil is Changgyeonggung Palace's Great Glass House
Daeonsil is Changgyeonggung Palace's Great Glass House, a beautiful place dedicated to horticulture.
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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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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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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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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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Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market
There's something fishy at Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market, Korea’s largest fisheries market, which serves 30,000 daily customers and 40% of greater Seoul’s seafood.
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Makgeolli's Rice Beer Renaissance
After decades out of favor, Korea's oldest liquor, the delicious rice beer makgeolli, is enjoying a rice beer renaissance!
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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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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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Daeonsil is Changgyeonggung Palace's Great Glass House
Daeonsil is Changgyeonggung Palace's Great Glass House, a beautiful place dedicated to horticulture.
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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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Three Great Day Trips from Seoul
Despite everything that Seoul has to offer, sometimes you want something new. For those times, I offer these three great day trips from Seoul.
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Unhyeongung Royal Villa in Seoul
The Unhyeongung Royal Villa in Seoul was built in 1864 for the 12-year-old King Gojong and is an excellent example of traditional Korean architecture.
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Seoul Bongeunsa Buddhist Temple
Seoul Bongeunsa Buddhist Temple is a beautiful temple that provides a serene and spiritual sanctuary amongst southern Seoul's many skyscrapers.
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A Walking Tour of Incheon Chinatown
A Walking Tour of Incheon Chinatown is one of the best ways to view the port city's most interesting historical and cultural attractions.
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Seoul Baekje Museum
Seoul Baekje Museum explores the early Korean civilization that first called the Seoul area its capital around the time of Christ's birth.
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War Memorial of Korea in Seoul
The War Memorial of Korea in Seoul displays over 13,000 items related to Korea's tumultuous history in six indoor and outdoor exhibition halls.
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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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Daeonsil is Changgyeonggung Palace's Great Glass House
Daeonsil is Changgyeonggung Palace's Great Glass House, a beautiful place dedicated to horticulture.
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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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Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park and Saetgang Bridge
The Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park and Saetgang Bridge are two of Seoul's best new attractions for nature and architecture lovers.
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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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Daeonsil is Changgyeonggung Palace's Great Glass House
Daeonsil is Changgyeonggung Palace's Great Glass House, a beautiful place dedicated to horticulture.
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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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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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