The Clocks in Jeongdongjin
The incense clock from historical drama Painter of the Wind and an hour glass that takes a year for the sand to pass through it are the highlights here!
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TRAVEL
places to visit in Korea outside Seoul
Cheongsong Apple Country
There are always apples on our ancestral table at Lunar New Year. They go at the front next to pears
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Things to do in Autumn in Korea
Autumn in Korea means changing leaves, Thanksgiving, and Kimchi-making. Here are some ideas about what to do and where to go during autumn in Korea!
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Weekend trips from Seoul: Yeosu in South Jeolla Province
This summer we spent a few days at the beach in Yeosu, a coastal town on the the southern coast
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Hwangtogil: Gyejoksan Red Clay Mountain Trail Barefoot
The Gyejoksan red soil mountain trail (hwangtogil) is a great day trip from Seoul (if you’re into walking!) It only took
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Hani Lavender Festival in Korea
The Hani Lavender Festival is in Goseong-Gun, Gangwon Province, about 3 hours from Seoul. And it lasts for a few weeks every June
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Museum of World Scissors in Korea
Do you use scissors for cutting up food? I was cutting up a pizza with a pair of scissors the
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4 places to see the autumn leaves in Korea
Where can we go to see the leaves? National parks around the country and the gardens in the royal palaces
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Visiting the DMZ on Liberation Day
updated 2021. Liberation Day can be a time to reflect on the separation of North and South Korea. Here we visited the border with the North.
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Where is the tomb of the infamous Joseon king, Yeonsangun?
The tomb of Yeonsangun (r.1494-1506), the most infamous king of the Joseon period, is modest and low key. His father King
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What is the Yeouido Bamdokkaebi Night Market?
Where is everyone going in Seoul to enjoy the hot weather these days? One popular destination is the Han River
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What can we do in Danyang, North Chungcheong Province?
Mountains, rocks, garlic, river fish, and adventure sports. That’s Danyang in North Chungcheong province. And if I had to choose
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The Story of Chunhyang, a Korean literary classic
This month we visited Namwon in North Jeolla province. Namwon’s claim to fame is that it is the hometown of
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7 things NOT to do in a HOT SPRING
I love going to hot springs. I’m not talking about the hotel resorts with communal water spas where everyone has to
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What is onyang hot spring town like?
For a trip away from Seoul, Onyang hot spring town is only a couple of hours away. It’s possible to get
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What can we eat in Yeongjongdo, Incheon?
Yesterday was the coldest day of the winter so far. It was a very chilly minus 14 degrees. So where’s
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What can we do in Ganghwado near Seoul, home of Dangun?
Ganghwado is the island where, according to Korean myth, the country was founded way back in 2333 BC. So the
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Trip back in time to Stunning Andong Hanok Village
We stayed for one night and I was determined to experience all the things that Andong is famous for. The hanok house experience, jimddak (chicken cooked in a soy-based soup) and Andong soju.
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Day trips from Seoul – Cycling in Yangpyeoung, Gyeonggi-do
updated July 2018 If you need a rest from Seoul, the Yangpyeong area of Gyeongi-do has some fantastic cycling opportunities.
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Go and see Yeouido Fireworks Display
Last Saturday, October 3rd, was the Annual International Fireworks Display held in Yeouido on the Han River. It’s been held
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