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Top 5 palaces and shrines in Seoul, South Korea

Seoul’s palaces represent fascinating, colorful, and artistic elements of Korean culture

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Only one day in Seoul? Visit ‘Biwon’ the Secret Garden at the Changdeokgung Palace

Maybe you’ve only got one day in Seoul, a common occurrence for people who find themselves with a free day between layovers at Incheon Airport. If you’ve got a day or even a few hours, the one thing you don’t want to miss is the Secret Garden, located in the back of the Changdeokgung Palace. […]

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Seoul’s Royal Donggureung Tombs are a historical treasure and a break from the noise of the city

The Royal tombs of Donggureung are a great respite from the noise of Seoul

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Seoul’s Metro subway… easier than it appears at first, but requires practice

Seoul’s subway is easy to use, once you take a day or so to learn it

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Seoul: a Riot of color and design on the streets of Korea

Color and design are everywhere on the streets of Seoul

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