South Korea
This small country in East Asia boasts modern cities, ancient temple palaces, and an astonishing culture. South Korea is a homogeneous country, with most of its native residents identifying themselves as ethnically Korean and speaking the Korean language. Koreans are fiercely proud of their heritage and are resistant to outside domination.
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Sanchon: Seoul’s Premier Buddhist Vegetarian Restaurant – A Culinary Delight
Sanchon is a Buddhist Vegetarian restaurant set in the heart of Insadong in Seoul, South Korea. It offers traditional Buddhist temple food and cultural performances that offer patrons a window onto South Korean culture.
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Travel South Korea: Jagged Ridge Hike on Sa Rayang Do Island, Korea
Sa Ryang Do Island is known to have some of the best hiking in South Korea. The hike provides beautiful ocean views and a stunning landscape.
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Travel South Korea: St Patrick’s Day in Seoul
Guest Author: Caroline Hosey, An Adventure of the Seoul When I think of March back home, I think of collecting seashells on the beach, Azalea flowers blooming, and of course the infamous St. Patrick’s Day parade. For those of you who are unfamiliar, Savannah, Georgia hosts one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world. As a young girl, my father and I used to walk in the parade together, and throughout my college days, I always looked forward to coming back home for all of the festivities. Since I am in Korea this year, I am missing St. Patrick’s Day for the second time in my entire…
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Volunteering Abroad: My Story About Volunteering At Angel House in Seoul
Read about my experience of volunteering abroad at Angel House in Seoul, South Korea and learn a little about other volunteer opportunities in South Korea.
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Seoul Cityscape: City Photography
A Seoul cityscape photo essay of some of my favorite buildings in downtown Seoul.
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Top 5 Places to See in Jeju-do
Guest writer Rahul Prabhakar shares his recent travel to Jeju-Do in South Korea.
