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Cheomseongdae observatory tower
Travel Guide

Here’s how lazy you can be in Gyeongju – 5 best things to do in Korea’s ancient capital

With so many day trips option available from Busan, we chose Gyeongju. An hour ride away, we arrived in the ancient capital of Silla dynasty also widely known as the museum without walls. Gyeongju is famous for its ‘photo spots’ among locals on Instagram but most importantly, it is home to several World Heritage UNESCO sites and of course, the traditional Korean meal and locally grown barley products. Most importantly, it is easier to take it slow in Gyeongju than…

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Gamcheon Culture Village
Travel Guide

Walk-through the history of Busan in 24 hours

Busan today is a thriving seaport and international financial hub. However, the second biggest city in Korea has her roots tied to a painful history from the 50s Korea war that lasted for 3 years and has not drawn an ideal conclusion just yet. In remembrance of her history, let us visit places and eat foods that were created as a result of the war when Busan was the provisional capital. You could also visit the museums that put together…

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Gwangalli Bridge
Travel Guide

5 tourist things to avoid in Busan – here’s what to do instead

Some people find joy in crowds and some have negative emotions tagged to it. Striking a balance between famous tourist attractions and hidden gems is no easy feat. It requires time and effort during pre-trip planning. Visiting tourist attractions have its benefits: easy to get to, plenty of food options, photogenic backdrops but some things for sure, they are definitely overcrowded and very likely, also overpriced. We clearly do not enjoy getting shoved around when travelling. With the same visiting…

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Dwaeji Gukbap
Food & Drinks, Travel Guide

What to eat in Busan – 10 representative foods of Busan

Busan is still not the first choice of city to visit for travellers in South Korea – most have to agree that Seoul is. This time round, we decided to focus a bulk of our time in this city and we discovered not only it is extremely tourist-friendly, the attractions are breathtaking but most importantly, what makes up the city is its delicious food. We are so excited to put together this article on our great finds in Busan, and…

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