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Discovering the charm of Chungju
Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro51st Fighter Wing PAOOSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Author's Note: This is the eleventh in a series of articles about recreational travel opportunities for service members...
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War Memorial of Korea
Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro51st Fighter Wing PAOA lot of times when I travel, I try to find something off trail or different. I typically eschew tight itineraries and strict schedules, preferring to...
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Korea's beautiful Dokdo Island a real quick trip
Korea Tourism OrganizationKorea Tourism OrganizationDokdo is a small island located 87.4 ㎞ southeast of Ulleungdo Island. As farthest island from mainland Korea, Dokdo Island is in the eastern reaches...
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Tongyeong - Inspiring views in the Napoli of the Orient
Robert Koehler and Roy CruzKorea Tourism OrganizationFew cities in Korea can match the natural beauty of Tongyeong. A port city on Korea’s scenic southern coast, the town is an intoxicating blend of...
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Get off base and enjoy the festivals!
.Stripes KoreaMany fun and interesting events are going on in Korea. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy the cultural experience! (This was updated August 13)Taebaek Sunflower FestivalDate:...
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A respite from reality
Simon Hunter-WilliamsGroove Korea (groovekorea.com)Prepare to get lost in your fantasies, whatever they may be: Bangkok is an amazing, exuberant city that can tempt the most cautious travelers to flirt...
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Listen up! Head off base and take in a concert in Korea!
Stripes KoreaFolks, Here's have a fresh list of concert listings, so take a look and make plans to check out a concert (This was updated August 10)InfiniteSeoul, through Aug. 16, 7 p.m., Blue Square...
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Eat, Hike, Swim
Ron RomanGroove Korea (groovekorea.com)A juxtaposition of old world and new, Songtan (population: 171,000) is an eclectic blend of 21st-century architecture and old-time farmhouses, many of which are...
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Fly the coop
Kyndra LoveGroove Korea (groovekorea.com)Riding along a bumpy country road in Namyangju, the fresh air was quickly invaded by a subtle stench as the van turned a corner to reveal hundreds of chickens...
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Alaska's open road: Spotting moose and McKinley on motorcycles
Charles FlemingLos Angeles TimesOur quest was emblazoned on the T-shirts we were given before we left for Alaska: “8 men, 4 highways, 5 days, 865 miles.” On motorcycles.We were a mixed group of Sunday...
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Korean tea culture tour - A trip to Hadong and Boseong
Korea Tourism OrganizationHadong in Gyeongsangnam-do and Boseong in Jeollanam-do are two major hubs of green tea culture in Korea. Both are home to environments that are favorable to green tea...
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Yongsan Electronics Market
Magan FoxSeoul Mates KoreaYou don’t have to be a gadget guro, techy, or electronics lover to want to check out the Yongsan Electronics Market. This massive market sprawls behind Yongsan station and is...
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Listen up! Head off base and take in a concert in Korea!
Stripes KoreaFolks, Here's have a fresh list of concert listings, so take a look and make plans to check out a concert (This was updated August 24)GodDaegu Exco; Daejeon, Aug. 30-31, Kotra Exhibition...
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Outdoors: Hiking Korea`s Best Kept Secret - The Jagged Ridge Trail
Frances McAdamBusan Haps MagazineSARAYANG-DO, South Korea -- Hiking. It happens in Korea. A lot. One hike in particular is well-known in the Korean hiking community, but little known in the foreign...
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Going beyond the normal spa experience in Korea
Craig WhiteGroove Korea (groovekorea.com)Korea’s quirky spa culture remains as pristine and accessible as ever. If you haven’t disrobed and paraded around a Korean sauna, you haven’t truly experienced...
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Notes from a Noraebang Nerd: Some Tips for Crooning in Korea
Jennifer HowellBusan Haps (busanhaps.com)BUSAN, South Korea -- OK, I’ll just come out and say it: Back home in Portland, Oregon, I was a karaoke nerd. Every Thursday my friends and I went to The...
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A trip to Jeonju Hanok Village
.Korea Tourism OrganizationAbout a 2 hour KTX train ride from Seoul, Jeonju welcomes visitors with its charming and relaxed atmosphere. No better place encapsulates the particular atmosphere unique to...
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Traveling with kids? Do it right
Korean Tourism OrganizationDon’t let your kids slow you down in terms of exploring Korea. In fact, embrace the opportunity. Across the peninsula, there are many educational and cultural facilities...
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Day tripping outside of Seoul via Subway
.Korea Tourism OrganizationTraveling in Seoul is very convenient as many of the city’s tourist destinations are easily connected by Seoul’s world-renowned subway system. Getting out of the city is easy...
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