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Korea’s Spring Flower Festivals in 2013!

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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

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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

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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

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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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Celebrate Seollal and the Year of the Snake in Korea

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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

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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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Six Great Seoul Art Galleries and Museums

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Six Great Seoul Art Galleries and Museums


Seoul is a great city for great art. In this post I take some snapshots of six great Seoul art galleries and museums.

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A Walking Tour of Incheon Chinatown

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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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Experience Korean Natural Spas

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Experience Korean Natural Spas


Experience Korean natural spas and help the body to absorb natural minerals while purging harmful toxins.

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Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market

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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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