Haedong Yonggung Temple's coastal setting is a rarity in Korea as most Buddhist temples are located near mountains. The temple complex itself is not as grand as Bulguksa, but what it…
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We were looking to get away from the crowds found at the most popular beaches in Busan, Haeundae and Gwangalli, and discovered Songdo Beach. “Song-do” which means “Pine Island,” refers to the groves of…
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Otherwise known as "U & Song Do Hotel," "Hotel U & Song Do," Hotel & U 3-6-9," and "that time we think we stayed in a love motel." This hotel literally…
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Jalgachi Seafood Market, otherwise known as the place where people eat live baby octopus, is Korea's largest fish market of its kind. In search of a particular restaurant, we entered one…
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One of the best things about the city where we live is that we aren't very far from the beach. Which, for two lazy summer planners, means it's pretty easy to…
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Why yes, it’s another festival. It is summer in Korea after all. We attended Daegu’s Colorful Festival last year, but, not quite certain how to navigate the festival and confused by…
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While waiting for breakfast one morning at a guesthouse in Sokcho, we decided to play a game called "Pirate Roulette." I'm pretty sure the target age range for this game is…
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In the past couple of years we have made a concerted effort to switch from drinking a million cups of coffee a day to drinking tea. To be honest, it’s been…
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Buddha's birthday is one of my most favorite times of year in Korea. Colorful lanterns begin to pop up everywhere, decorating bridges and adorning buildings. Rows and rows of glowing lanterns…