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Become famous by writing for our Destination Paradise magazine!

Stars and Stripes is asking readers to write about their piece of paradise. Yes, that means you! Our annual Destination Paradise magazine highlights must-see travel spots across the Pacific — and your bit of paradise could be included in our 2020-21 edition.
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COVID-19 rules to follow at Korea beaches

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries introduced the distancing in daily life guidelines for beaches to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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A unique boat ride at Yongji Park in Changwon

The city of Changwon announced that it will offer a 20% discount for riders on its moving boats, a boat-type leisure facility in Yongji Park in Uichang-gu until the end of the month.
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Enjoy rafting at Gyeongho River in Sancheong-gun this summer

Take a break from the heat this summer while enjoying rafting surrounded by splendid nature in Sancheong-gun, Gyeongnam province.
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Traveling safely on Korea's trains, buses and taxis

South Korea’s mass transit system is a nearly seamless combination of planes, trains, buses and taxis that can get you within a short walk of nearly any destination, while not having to worry about parking or what might happen to your POV.
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Cool off in these 3 valleys in Busan, South Korea

As your body temperature rises mid-summer, you feel desperate to escape. You may be surprised to find out there are quite a few cool places in close proximity to the city center.
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Haeundae Square Water Fountain Show schedule

Haeundae Square’s Water Fountain Show has returned with a change in operating hours this year.
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Korea’s Best-kept Secrets: Explore 5 Trending Roads

Check out these trendy roads wherever they fit into your travel itinerary. Just be sure to NOT post them on social media; you’ll want to keep these places all to yourself!
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5 Must-visit historic Korean sites to see with the weather warming up

If you are visiting or living here on the Peninsula, here is a list of five favorite spots worth checking out during your stay.
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‘Birthday Island’ has S.Korea’s largest Cake Sculpture

In South Korea’s Saengildo Island, you’ll find a curious sculpture signaling the meaning behind its name.
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Buckwheat field near Humphreys a great photo op in Korea!

In a time when social distancing is a must, places like the beautiful buckwheat field spread around the Pyeongtaek Hyanggyo, a Confucian temple, are a great reprieve from the masses in congested areas across Korea.
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United Airlines adds nearly 25,000 flights in August

Airline triples the schedule size compared to June 2020 - but still scheduled to only fly 40% of August 2019 levels; United extends change fee waiver for new bookings through July 31.
Photos by Miyuki Takiguchi
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VIDEO| Virtual Vacation: Guam

Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes.
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Busan's 10 'untact' locations

The Korea Tourism Organization and the Regional Tourism Organization Council, which is composed of seven regional tourism organizations (RTO), selected the nation’s ‘100 Untouched Tourist Destinations’ to help citizens travel leisurely and safely.
Image courtesy of Dr. Yuno Do
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The Wonders of Korea's wetlands

For those of us who live here, Korea has both an urban and natural lifestyle, which allow us to enjoy the ‘Land of the Morning Calm’.
Photos by Elaine Coetzee
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Discovering the beauty of Korea's Bijindo Island

Bijin-do, a.k.a. Bijin Island, just off the coast of Tongyeong, is really worth considering for a weekend getaway or even just a day trip. It isn’t nearly as famous as some of Korea’s other islands, but that’s exactly what makes it pleasant.