Busan Sights- Haedong Yonggungsa
Haedong Yonggung Temple (해동 용궁사) is a Buddhist temple located beautifully set on the seaside in the eastern part of the city of Busan, near Haeundae-gu (해운대구), in Gijang-gu (기장구), an area known… Continue reading
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Jeju Island Sights- Chasing Waterfalls
Jeju Island is an island in the southern part of South Korea and is a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site and part of the New 7 Wonders of Nature known for its volcanic island… Continue reading
Seoul Palaces- Deoksu Palace
The Deoksu Palace served as the King’s residence through the past history of Korea from the 1500’s to the early 1900’s. The compound of the palace was some 3 times larger than it… Continue reading
Seoul Palaces- Gyeongbok Palace
Gyeongbokgung, also known as ‘Gyeongbokgung Palace’ or ‘Gyeongbok Palace’, is a royal palace located in northern Seoul, South Korea. First constructed in 1394 and reconstructed in 1867, it was the main and largest… Continue reading
Itinerary Plans- Northeast Asia to Southeast Asia in 7 Days
This was the first time flying in business class across Asia. This was all done for under $100 and I couldn’t be more happier about it. From Korea to Japan to Malaysia and Singapore to China…An adventure filled 7 days.
Day Trip From Seoul to Suwon
The Hwaseong Fortress (화성) in Suwon was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1997 and encircles Central Suwon; including King Jeongjo’s palace Haenggung. The fortress has four gates: Janganmun (north gate), Hwaseomun… Continue reading
