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Korea’s Spring Flower Festivals in 2013!

, Posted by Matt in ALL DESTINATIONS, Best of DK, Chungcheong, Festivals & Holidays, Gyeonggi, Gyeongsang, Jeju, Jeolla, Nature, Seoul, 0 Comments

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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Jinhae Naval Port Festival

, Posted by Matt in ALL DESTINATIONS, Festivals & Holidays, Gyeongsang, Nature, 1 Comments

Jinhae Naval Port Festival


Korea’s biggest spring flower fete is nearly upon us! Starting on April 1st, the charming town of Jinhae on Korea’s southern coast will welcome an estimate 2.5 million people to view its beautiful cherry blossoms.

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Spring Flower Festivals in Korea for 2011

, Posted by Matt in ALL DESTINATIONS, Chungcheong, Festivals & Holidays, Gyeonggi, Gyeongsang, Jeju, Jeolla, Nature, Seoul, 2 Comments

Spring Flower Festivals in Korea for 2011


The spring flower festivals in Korea are about to get underway! For just a few weeks, don’t miss Korea’s beautiful dogwoods, apricots and cherry trees!

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Slowing Down in Hadong County

, Posted by Matt in ALL DESTINATIONS, Best of DK, Buddhist Temples, Food & Drink, Gyeongsang, Hotels & Resorts, Nature, 9 Comments

Slowing Down in Hadong County


As some countries seek ways to prioritize “Gross National Happiness” over “Gross National Product,” Korea’s Hadong County suggests we all just take it slow.

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Gyeongju Yangdong Folk Village Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site

, Posted by Matt in ALL DESTINATIONS, Gyeongsang, Historic Korea, UNESCO Sites, 5 Comments

Gyeongju Yangdong Folk Village Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site


Gyeongju Yangdong Folk Village was just named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unparalleled preservation and cultural assets.

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Oedo Island is Korea’s Paradise Isle

, Posted by Matt in ALL DESTINATIONS, Best of DK, Gyeongsang, Nature, 18 Comments

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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Spring Flower Festivals in Korea 2010

, Posted by Matt in ALL DESTINATIONS, Chungcheong, Festivals & Holidays, Gyeongsang, Jeju, Jeolla, Nature, Seoul, 37 Comments

Spring Flower Festivals in Korea 2010


After what felt like a very long winter, spring has finally sprung! What follows are the best spring flower festivals in Korea 2010!

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Happy New Year from Gampo, Korea!

, Posted by Matt in Festivals & Holidays, Gyeongsang, Notes from Matt, 5 Comments

Happy New Year from Gampo, Korea!


Here’s wishing everyone a very Happy New Year from Gampo, Korea!

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Winter Festivals in Korea

, Posted by Matt in Festivals & Holidays, Gangwon, Gyeongsang, Jeju, Jeolla, Seoul, 3 Comments

Winter Festivals in Korea


Embrace the chill and head on out to one of the many winter festivals in Korea that take place at this time of year!

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Autumn Festivals in Korea

, Posted by Matt in ALL DESTINATIONS, Art & Culture, Chungcheong, Festivals & Holidays, Gangwon, Gyeonggi, Gyeongsang, Jeolla, Nature, 4 Comments

Autumn Festivals in Korea


Summer may be peak festival season in Korea, but autumn is the best time of year, when the temps fall, the leaves turn and the crowds are a little less crazy.

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