Hyeonchungsa Shrine in Asan
Everybody raves about the Gingko Tree road in Asan during the fall. And they are beautiful and totally worth a visit. But just down the street from those golden trees sits a monument to Korea’s…
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Doksanseong Fortress in Osan
Visiting Doksanseong Fortress in Osan was the perfect opportunity to learn a little about Korean history, as well as remember how much this country has gone through in a relatively short amount of time. Korea…
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Plants on the peninsula: walking Asan’s …
It’s another edition of “plants on the peninsula” and this one might be my favorite. As winter approaches WAY too fast here on the peninsula, I figure it is high time that I share one…
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Our Trip to the DMZ
If you know anything about South Korea or the Korean War, chances are you’ve heard about the DMZ. This 2.5 mile wide stretch of land between North and South Korea has been something I have…
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Myeongbeop Temple in Sosabeol
The smallest and most obscure Buddhist temple we have visited thus far, Myeongbeopsa is a hidden gem in the middle of a bustling city and is situated right next to Deokdongsan Neighborhood Park. Myeongbeopsa is…
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