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Perfect match between history and modern

Perfect match between history and modern

As a foreigner, I spent my time after working in VANK to visit some places like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Namsangol Hanok Village, North Village, Hwaseong Fortress. I like entering into the history through these old architectures. When I walk along these traditional houses, I felt Korea has a perfect match in history and modern. In January [...]

Short trip to Ulleungdo and Dokdo

Welcoming the sunrise near the sea in Pohang meant the beginning of Dokdo Camp for three days. This was my first time to see the sun gradually dye the gray sky with the orange light near the sea. With the sea breeze blowing, my mind was also rising and falling with the surf, and I [...]

My Impressions of Dokdo

My Impressions of Dokdo

 From August 7-9, 2012, 80 members of VANK comprised of employees, middle, high school, and college students traveled to Ulleungdo and Dokdo. I was one of the lucky attendees. The only boat to Ulleungdo left from Pohang at 10am. Our group from Seoul took a bus overnight, making sure we would catch the ferry on [...]

Two early birds’ trip to Gyeongju (2)

Two early birds’ trip to Gyeongju (2)

It takes about 20 ~ 30 minutes from the museum to this Daereungwon Tomb Complex (Cheonmachong Tomb). Actually this is rear gate of this complex. There are many gates where you can go inside of the complex. Take any gates where you may find. In this complex, there are many tombs of Queens and Kings [...]

Two early birds’ trip to Gyeongju (1)

Two early birds’ trip to Gyeongju (1)

The development of techniques brought comfort and convenience to the human life. You may find evidences all around you. For travelers, development of public transportation would be the best thing for them. If you plan or live in Korea, take this advantage as possible as you can. KTX connects all regions in Korea within 2 [...]

Starry night in Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul

Starry night in Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul

You may know very famous masterpiece of Vincent Van Gogh. I saw this artwork when I visited New York city. When I found this, I couldn’t move my body. I was standing like a statue and would not walk. When I close my eyes, I saw stars and night scene like I saw that painting [...]

ITX Train connects Seoul and Chuncheon

ITX Train connects Seoul and Chuncheon

  Nami Island Petite France Chuncheon Dakgalbi street, Soyang Lake and more…. Have you been to these places? Or do you want to visit them? They are all popular travel spots near Seoul. Many Koreans and foreigners visit these sites to see the filming locations from famous Korean dramas and movies. If you plan to [...]

National Parks

Korea has designated National Parks for the preservation of natural environment and beauty as well as to promote public health, leisure, and recreation. Most Korean National Parks are mountains, but coasts are also included because Korea is surrounded by seas. If you like mountain climbing, Korean mountains will be wonderful challenges. Most mountains are not [...]

Anniversaries & Holidays

Seollal and Chuseok are the two biggest holidays in Korea. Koreans celebrate Seollal which is Lunar New Year? Day than New Year? Day (January 1st). Most Koreans go to their hometowns to see their family in Seollal and Chuseok. This is why a bunch of cars are stuck in traffic on every highway just like [...]

Transportation

Transportation

Transportations available in Korea are airplane, train, bus (long distance express bus, intercity bus, city bus), ferry boat, subway, taxi, and car rental. Because of many people on the go, booking tickets in advance is highly recommended for weekend travel, especially train tickets. It will also be wise to not plan to travel too far [...]

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