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Exploring Korea: Visiting 3 terrific temples in one weekend

I’ve discovered 3 temples within a day-trip’s length of Osan Air Base that all offer distinct differences and unique experiences when compared. And the best part: you can see all three in a single weekend–read on!

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Exploring Korea: Ssamzie-gil complex full of shops, fun in Seoul

On Insadong’s main street, this spiral-shaped, four-story building is packed with more than 70 businesses, including craft and souvenir shops, galleries and cafes.

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Shopping in Korea: Seoul's Dongdaemun Fashion Town the real deal!

If I had to choose one place to recommend to my foreign friends for shopping, I’d say Dongdaemun.

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VIDEO: Crossing Korea's longest suspension bridge

Near Yonggwolsan Mountain in Sunchang, there is a 270-meter-long suspension bridge you don’t want to miss!

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Korea Kids Corner: Fantastic family adventure on Geoje Island!

Geoje Island, off South Korea’s southern coast, is the country’s second-largest island after Jeju Island. It offers a captivating travel destination to enjoy a variety of activities including water sports, delectable cuisine, and the island’s unique natural beauty.

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Speakin' Korean: Money matters

Knowing how to count Korean won and how to use basic phrases for shopping will greatly improve your time in Korea!

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Experience Korean culture through one-day classes

Does the idea of taking pictures in front of popular attractions and eating at trending restaurants sound like a boring trip to you?

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Love in Korea: What to know about dating in ROK

As Korea’s 12 love holidays show, love is a great interest in Korean society.

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Great tips for taking public transportation in Korea

Korea has a really good public transportation system.

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Trekking Korea's wonderful Woraksan National Park

If ferociously tall cliffs, memorizing labyrinths of stairs, rare sightings of goat antelopes (not kidding), and panoramic peak views sound like your kind of thing, then this post is undoubtedly for you!

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VIDEO: Exploring Korea: Step back in time in Jeonju City

Jeonju Hanok Village, or Jeonju Hanok Maeul (전주한옥마을), is one of the largest traditional house villages in this country.

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Exploring Korea: Boryeong anything but boring

While Boryeong may not sound familiar to you, it isn’t until you hear the name in context of its annual mud festival or Daecheon Beach, that it will start to ring a bell.

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Seoul’s Bukchon a glimpse into centuries past

Among Seoul’s skyscrapers and dense modern buildings, Bukchon offers a glimpse into how the city looked and how people lived a few centuries ago.

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Spring into the season with park picnic in Korea

Spring has fully arrived, with warm sunlight and cool breezes! What could be better than having a picnic in the park? Seoul and cities in the metropolitan area are dotted with pretty parks, perfect for spending a day out. Some of these parks have even been used as filming sites for Korean dramas and movies, a big draw for Hallyu fans. However, the most charming aspect of a picnic at the park is that you can have a full day of fun on a limited budget. In addition, each park has its own unique atmosphere and attractions, making every trip a new experience.

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