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Chuseok - Korean Thanksgiving Day
.Korea Tourism OrganizationChuseok (추석) is one of the biggest and most important holidays in Korea. Family members from near and far come together to share food and stories and to give thanks to their...
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Must-see locations in the heart of Seoul
Amir BibawyThe Associated PressSouth Korea’s hyper-efficient capital doesn’t immediately spring to mind when you think of exotic Asian destinations. But this mega-city offers much to tempt travelers...
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Video Game Alley
Megan FoxSeoulMatesKoreaAttention Gamers: IF you haven’t been to Video Game Alley yet- RUN THERE! Game consoles from every generation and games can be found here!Happy Market Monday! We’re back after a...
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Daegu’s Herb Hillz dazzles the young and the old
Lee, Jong-Woo, USAG Daegu Public AffairsU.S. ArmySly and the Family Stone may not have been thinking of Daegu when they produced the hit song, “Hot Fun in the Summer time,” but the fact remains this...
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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 Sept. 6)GodDaegu Exco; Daejeon, Aug. 30-31, Kotra Exhibition...
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Villages and volcanoes on the Indonesian island of Java
Kat Nickola.From a rice paddy on the island of Java we watch as a young boy releases a male pigeon. It flies erratically into the air and then homes in on something. In the distance a man holding...
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Glamping: The art of glamorous camping in South Korea
Stacy AustinBusan Haps MagazineIf you haven’t already experienced Korean glamping, you are missing out. Big time. Glamping – aka glamorous camping – is a growing international trend that combines...
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The darkening yard
Sabrina HillGroove Korea (groovekorea.com)The travel writer Pearl S. Buck, a favorite author of mine, once wrote, “Many people lose the small joys in the hope for the big happiness.” This profound...
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The uniquely Korea landscape of Namhae
Korea Tourism OrganizationOfficially called Namhaedo, Namhae in Gyeongsangnam-do is the fifth largest island in Korea. The island can be reached by bridge and is home to some beautiful coastal...
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Shanghai: I'm in the mood for shopping
Simon Hunter-WilliamsGroove Korea (groovekorea.com)Shanghai is a city tagged with many names: “The Paris of the East,” “The Pearl of the Orient” and my personal favorite, “The Whore of the Orient” (the...
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In search of Dak Galbi
Merissa QuekGroove Korea (groovekorea.com)Korea is a nation filled with avid cyclists. Take a walk down to the Han River on any given weekend and you’ll find bikers in fancy gear hunched forward on...
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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 Sept. 11)Seoul Drum FestivalDate: Sep.12 –...
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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 Sept. 12)Wouter Hamel Busan, Sept. 12, 8 p.m., Dreamhall,...
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Slowing down in Samjinae
Belle NachmannGroove Korea (groovekorea.com)Damyang, South Jeolla Province — The first thing I see at the entrance to Samjinae Village is a huge oak tree. Through the shaded gates and amid the...
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5 historic Korean sites to see
.Busan Haps MagazineKorea is home to 11 of UNESCO’s historically significant sites that span the globe. If you are visiting or living here on the Peninsula, here is a list of five favorite spots worth...
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Songnisan National Park a great place to explore in Korea
Staff Sgt. Josh Johnson, 51st Operation Support SquadronOsan Air BaseOSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- When talking with family and friends about your time in Korea what do you tell them? Many of my...
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48 hours in Seoul
Headed to Seoul for a weekend? Haps lays out a concise 48-hour plan for where to go and what to do.Chris BackeBusan Haps MagazineSEOUL, South Korea -- Spending two days in Seoul is a bit like spending...
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Traditional Markets in Seoul
Korea Tourism OrganizationTraditional markets in Korea are hidden treasures, often located in residential neighborhoods, or just around the corner from grand palaces and beautiful historical...
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