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Seonyudo Island and a Hangang River Renaissance

, Posted by Matt in ALL DESTINATIONS, Historic Korea, Nature, Seoul, Video, 11 Comments

Seonyudo Island and a Hangang River Renaissance


Seonyudo Island is a great example of the Hangang Renaissance Project, an ambitious project to restore Seoul’s main waterway and promote eco-consciousness.

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Seoul Bongwonsa Buddhist Temple

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Seoul Bongwonsa Buddhist Temple


Seoul Bongwonsa Buddhist Temple was founded in 889 by the great Doseon. The west Seoul temple is famous for its UNESCO-recognized Yeongsanjae ceremony.

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Seoul Pet Cafes in Hongdae

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Seoul Pet Cafes in Hongdae


Seoul Pet Cafes in Hongdae have become a popular destination for animal lovers who may not have the space to have a furry friend of their own.

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A Hangang River Cruise Through Seoul

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A Hangang River Cruise Through Seoul


A Hangang river cruise through Seoul is a great way to view the city as you pass beneath a dozen or more bridges and past the dramatic Yeouido skyline.

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Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace in Seoul

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Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace in Seoul


Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace in Seoul was the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty and remains a spectacular destination for visitors to Seoul and Korea.

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Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower

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Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower


Namsan Park and N. Seoul Tower are among the city’s two most conspicuous icons – one natural and the other human-made.

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Ddangkkeut is the Place Where Korea Ends

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Ddangkkeut is the Place Where Korea Ends


Situated at the picturesque, southern-most spot on the Korean Peninsula, Ddangkkeut is the place where Korea ends.

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Gangwon Province Day at the Beach

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Gangwon Province Day at the Beach


Korea’s eastern provinces boast a long beautiful coastline dotted with towns and temples. This post covers a Gangwon Province day at the beach.

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Korea Floritopia 2009

, Posted by Matt in ALL DESTINATIONS, Chungcheong, Festivals & Holidays, Nature, 7 Comments

Korea Floritopia 2009


Korea Floritopia 2009 on beautiful Anmyeondo island was created to help renew the west coast’s economy after the country’s largest oil spill.

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The Prada Transformer in Seoul

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The Prada Transformer in Seoul


The Prada Transformer, a collaboration of the Italian designer and architect Rem Koolhaas, is a steel tetrahedron on the grounds of Gyeonghuigung palace.

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