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Hwaamdonggul Cave in Gangwon-do

Located in Gangwon province, Hwaamdonggul Cave takes you back to the 1920’s for a look at a functioning goldmine in Korea.
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Exploring Korea's Chungju Jade Cave in a clear kayak

I wanted this summer to be one of excitement and exploration. My bucket list included surfing, rafting, hiking and river tubing, but the longer-than-usual rain season (not to mention a streak of rainy days), put a damper on my plans.
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Hwalok donggul café serves you tasty ham and cheese sandwiches

Large machinery and mining equipment parts make up the décor of this conveniently located eatery, which is known for its ham and cheese sandwiches.
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Abandoned mine in Korea great place to chill out!

During scorching hot summer days, it’s difficult to resist the temptation to crank the A/C or plant yourself in front of the nearest fan. Luckily, there is another, more energy-efficient way to keep cool this summer.
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My Paradise: A weekend on Iejima

We made a day trip to Iejima and were instantly in love. The ferry ride from the Okinawa main island was an easy 30 minutes, and once you’re on the island, it is like a breath of fresh air (literally.) Iejima one of the most beautiful tropical islands in the Ryukyu Islands chain.
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Gangwondo’s Hwaamdonggul Cave

Located in Gangwon province, Hwaamdonggul Cave takes you back to the 1920’s for a look at a functioning goldmine in Korea.
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Uyu Changgo's milk ice cream in Korea a treat

Uyu changgo can be translated to “milk storage room,” but you’ll realize that this place is far from a rustic dairy barn.
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Korean Kitchen: Cook up your own seafood pancakes!

When the weather is overcast and rainy, what are your go-to comfort foods?
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Pick your poison: Why chopsticks in Korea are metal

Since their invention in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago, chopsticks have been widely used in Asian countries. In South Korea, “jeotgarak” means chopsticks.
Suwon galbi; Photo courtesy of Suwon city hall
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Suwon’s traditional Nam-mun Market a Korean treat

For tourists seeking to sample street food and eat like a local, a stop at Nam-mun Market, near Suwon Hwaseong, is a must. This is Suwon’s largest traditional market, covering a total area of 164 square meters and featuring over 80 kiosks selling a variety of food and goods.
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Hey, foreigners! Here are 14 dishes you have to try in Korea!

In Korea, there is no end to what people can see and experience, but trying Korean food is on the top of most visitor to-do lists! So let’s explore some of the dishes that are sure to impress you with Korea’s true flavor!
Bibimbap: Rice with nutrient-packed flavor
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VIDEO| Touring Korean's Multicultural Ansan Food Street

Located in Wongok-dong, the Ansan Multicultural Food Street was formed in 1990s during the influx of blue-collar foreign workers who came work at the many industrial companies in Ansan.