Bongeunsa Temple is one of the many ancient temples scattered throughout Seoul, bringing an incredible juxtaposition between traditional and modern living that can be seen clashing all around Korea today.
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A Backpacker’s Paradise
Cheap, beautiful and friendly – what more could a backpacker want from a location?
Jeju-ography: Photos of Korea’s Most Famous Island
Exploring the exotic island of Jeju with a iPhone in hand.
Q&A with photographer Mark Eaton
I was very honored to be featured by Mark Eaton, an extremely talented Korean-based photographer, on his blog last month.
Pyeongchang: Future home of the 2018 Winter Olympics
They say third time’s a charm, and for South Korea that’s proven to be the case, at least in terms of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
The Tim Burton Exhibit: Horrifyingly Beautiful
The creepy genius of artist, writer and director Tim Burton has worked its way around the world from New York, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Paris and Toronto – and finally to South Korea, the last stop for his traveling exhibition.
Discovering South Korea’s Bukhansan National Park
With approximately 70% of Korea’s land area composed of mountains, it’s easy to see why many people take up hiking as a hobby or pastime activity on the peninsula.
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