Recent Posts Tagged With 'Regions'

• Must try foods while in Jeju

  Posted on Saturday October 24th, 2009 at 03:49 in food, Regions, heuk dwaeji, haemul dukbaegi, ok-dom

  If ever you go to Jeju Island, you might want to try the following native dishes:Heuk Dwaeji (black pork meat)Said to be one of the most famous food in Jeju, more tastier than regular pork, and of course more expensive.Ok-dom (Sea bream)A small red f...

• Jeongbukjuk: Abalone Porridge

  Posted on Saturday October 17th, 2009 at 03:10 in food, Regions, abalone porridge, jeju food, jeongbukjuk

  Porridge is a delightful food to eat. I always consider it as a “home” or “family” food. In Jeju Island, they have what you call Jeongbukjuk as a specialty.Jeongbukjuk is rice porridge cooked with minced jeonbok or abalone, thus Jeongbukj...

• Jeju Island's Teddy Bear Museum: A place for the young, the young once, and the young at heart

  Posted on Tuesday October 6th, 2009 at 22:55 in travel, Regions, teddy bear, jeju island, teddy bear museum, jeju island teddy bear museum

  Teddy Bears have long been cherished items since they were introduced more than a century ago. It has served as a constant companion for many of us at one point in our lives. Whether it be a sleeping buddy when we were toddlers; a best friend when ...

• Hallasan: Jeju Island's Towering Attraction

  Posted on Monday October 5th, 2009 at 23:33 in Regions, jeju island, hallasan, samshinsan, mt halla

  Mount Halla or Hallasan (“san” in Korean means mountain) is an extinct volcano which stands at the center of Jeju Island. At 1,950 meters, it’s the highest peak in South Korea. Known as one of the Samshinsan (Three Mountains where God Lives),...

• Haenyo: Lady Divers of Jeju Island

  Posted on Tuesday September 29th, 2009 at 23:03 in Regions, jeju island, lady divers, haenyo

  Jeju Island is considered as the premier tourist destination of Korea. It is the largest island as well as the smallest province of South Korea. Located south of South Korea, about an hour flight from the capital Seoul, this volcanic landmass whos...

• Delphic Games 2009

  Posted on Thursday September 3rd, 2009 at 00:30 in travel, Regions, jeju island, delphic games, delphic games 2009, delphic games jeju

  A friend of mine will be joining the Philippine delegation to the III Delphic Games 2009 to be held in Jeju Island, South Korea on September 9 – 15, 2009. I have fond memories of the last Delphic Games because the 2007 Junior Delphic Games was hel...

• Danyang and Damyang

  Posted on Friday August 28th, 2009 at 21:42 in travel, food, national parks, Regions, caves, damyang, jeollanamdo, soswaewon, chungjuho lake, daetongbap, danyang, chungcheongbukdo

  Funny how in some instances one letter in a word can spell a whole lot of difference in your search, I was looking for some info on DaNyang which I thought was Korea’s bamboo center but I accidentally typed in DaMyang in the search bar. Much to m...

• Jeollanamdo’s Newest Attraction: The Formula One Grand Prix of South Korea

  Posted on Monday August 24th, 2009 at 20:53 in travel, sports, formula 1, Regions, mt. wolchul, jeonnam circuit, jeollanamdo, yeongam, korean internatioanal circuit

  I've always considered Formula One as the pinnacle of motorsport and as an avid fan, I follow all races live on TV, even if it means waking up at 2 AM just to catch the Brazilian Grand Prix and Canadian Grand Prix live. And while watching the just ...

• KOREAN FESTIVALS: An Excellent Way of Experiencing the Many Faces of Korea

  Posted on Thursday August 20th, 2009 at 23:01 in travel, Culture, jazz, Regions, Festivals, gimhae, busan, ginseng, lantern, gwangju, baekje, piff

  To understand the culture of a particular country, one must see and experience its festivals. Festivals mirror the rich culture of a country. Through these events, one can appreciate the uniqueness of its people, culture and heritage. Festivals a...

• Grand Palaces in Seoul

  Posted on Sunday August 16th, 2009 at 03:21 in travel, Seoul, history, Regions, gyeongbokgung, changgyeonggung, grand palaces, changdeokgung, deoksugung, gyeonghuigung, taejong

  More than six centuries ago, Seoul was made Korea’s capital by King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty. Becoming the capital meant being transformed into the country’s hub for politics, economy and culture. In short, Seoul became the soul...

• Nurimaru APEC House

  Posted on Thursday August 13th, 2009 at 19:38 in Regions, busan, pusan, ktx, dongbaek island, nurimaru, apec 2005, apec house

  Next to Seoul, Busan or Pusan is Korea’s second largest city. Home to close to four million people, it is also the country’s largest seaport. It takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes by KTX (Korean speed train) to reach Busan from Seoul and 5 hours...

• Jindo Island: Home of Korea's Moses Miracle

  Posted on Wednesday August 12th, 2009 at 01:29 in travel, Regions, arirang, mokpo, yeugdeung festival, jindo island, jindo dog, baekjodoraeji, yeongdeungsal, moses miracle

  Jindo Island is an island located on the southwestern part of Korea, specifically in South Jeolla province. Located about 120 kilometers south of Mokpo, Jindo is the third largest island in Korea next to Jeju and Geoje islands. By bus, it takes abo...

• Gyeongju: The Living Museum of Korea

  Posted on Wednesday August 5th, 2009 at 11:11 in Regions, gyeongju, anapji, bulguksa, korea travel, seokguram, namsan mountain, wolseong park, yangdong, cheomeseongde, tumuli park, gyerim

  Gyeongju is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Korea. It is a favorite destination not only of foreign visitors but also to local Koreans. Known as the “Museum without Walls” or the Living Museum of Korea because of the vast ...

• The Sparkling Lady Golfers of Korea

  Posted on Monday August 3rd, 2009 at 19:25 in sports, Golf, Leisure, Regions, busan, lpga, jeju, se ri pak, n seoul tower, gangwondo, jiyai shin, eun hee ji

  Aside from taekwondo, name one sport that is dominated by Koreans. Clock is clicking…1,2,3…. Okay, how about ladies golf. For the past year or so, the women of Korea have really been capturing the golf world by storm. Ever since Se Ri Pak catap...

• Happy Suwon

  Posted on Friday July 31st, 2009 at 21:44 in travel, Samsung, history, Regions, suwon, park ji sung, paldalmun, galbi, changnyongmun, janganmun, haenggung, hwaseomun

  Located about 30 kilometers south of Seoul is Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi province. It is also the largest city in the province and is home to more than a million people, making it one of the most populated cities outside of Seoul. ...

• Hanok: Traditional Korean House

  Posted on Thursday July 30th, 2009 at 19:27 in Culture, accommodation, Regions, hanok, andong, n seoul tower, jeonju, green korea, baesamisu, rakjogae, ondol, yangsajae

  Hanok is a term used to describe Korean traditional houses. The common structure of the Hanok follows the principle called Baesanimsu wherein the ideal house is built with a mountain in the back and a river in front with a wide front porch for keepi...

• Must-See Landmarks in Seoul

  Posted on Wednesday July 29th, 2009 at 19:23 in travel, shopping, museum, Seoul, world cup, Regions, namdaemun, 63 building, temple stay, changdeok, dongdaemun, n seoul tower

  Seoul is not only the capital of South Korea, it is the largest city in the country and is also considered as the soul of Korea. A befitting moniker for a place which is considered as the center of Korea’s activities, may it be in politics, cultur...