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A European friend had spent three months visiting Seoul a few years back. She had been to ancient palaces, historic districts, mountain peaks, and temples. She had even gotten a good tour of the city’s hipster meetups and youthful nightlife. She had a good feel for Korea and its cultural sites. But there was something […]
Namsan has long been a refuge from north Seoul’s crowded urban neighborhoods, offering Seoul residents and visitors forests, greenery, gardens, parks, and open space. Namsan is home to Namsan Park, a vast area that encompasses much of the small mountain. It is the largest civic park in Seoul and is divided into four districts:
Things to Do in Seoul: Namsan Park
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Seosan is a small city in Chuncheongnamdo, a province south of Seoul. It is located near the coast of the Yellow Sea on the western side of the Korean peninsula. As a city with a population of about 175,000 people, it has a rural feel to it. The old city center has many old buildings,
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Daejeon is one of those cities that few people outside of Korea have ever heard of. Because of its central location between two major metropolitan areas and the fact that it is a less visibly prominent city, the city of 1.5 million people might not seem to have fun activities or amazing things to do.
Daejeon Nightlife and Other Attractions
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Jazz audiences have their own views on the pros and cons of jazz clubs. Factors such as crowd size, venue layout, the look of the club, or prices might all be considered. But what are the views of the musicians? We recently asked some Seoul-based jazz musicians about a handful of popular jazz clubs to
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One notable part of Seoul is the Seocho-dong area. Seocho-dong straddles Gangnam Station in the east, Seocho Station in the west, Seoul National University of Education in the north, and Umyeonsan Mountain and Nambu Station in the south. The area is affluent and includes many luxury apartment complexes, office buildings, and fancy residences. At first
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Meditation reduces the worsening of mental health, a 2021 study shows.¹ Along with physical exercise, the act of meditating can make people mentally healthier than they would otherwise be. As meditation is an English word that is applied to an aspect of spiritual practices that come from various religions and cultures, there are many opinions
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1. Shake Shack Beef or chicken burger with lettuce, sauce, and cheese Keto eaters can order a Shake Shack burger without a bun. The “No bun” option makes Shake Shack a viable spot for a meal. A keto eater might want to go with a double since a single might not be enough
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Myeongdong is a popular tourist destination in Seoul, South Korea’s capital city. The central based area mostly attracts Japanese and Chinese tourists. It’s often said that tourists fly to Seoul partly to buy and stock up on Korean cosmetic products, and Myeongdong is ground zero for buying discounted skin care products. Here are four Myeongdong
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