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Korea: Gurye Sansuyu Festival
Gurye Sansuyu Festival Two weeks ago I went on a bus tour to the Gurye area of Korea, about four hours south of Seoul, to enjoy the first spring blossoms at the Gurye Sansuyu Festival. Welcome to week 323 (4/6/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday. Join me as I show off the yellow colored blossoms of the…
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Korea: Hwaeomsa Temple – A Photo Essay
Hwaeomsa Temple Last weekend saw me traveling south, leaving the smog and pollution of Seoul. One of our first stops was Hwaeomsa Temple. Welcome to week 322 (03/30/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday. Located on the slopes of Jirisan Mountain, Hwaeomsa is one of the ten most famous temples in Korea. Join me as I take…
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Balwoo Gongyang: A Michelin 1-Star Restaurant in Seoul
Last Saturday evening I dined at Balwoo Gongyang, a Michelin 1-Star restaurant in downtown Seoul. In an added twist, it is the only Michelin star restaurant serving beautifully prepared and delicately flavoured temple cuisine. Welcome to week 321 (23/3/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday. My apologies for not being around much. This semester is a particularly…
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Seoul City Walking Tours Part 2: Yangnyeong Market
Yangnyeong Market This post is Part 2 of my Seoul City Walking Tour of a couple of weeks ago when we visited Yangnyeong Market and Gyeongdong Market. If you missed Part 1, check it out here. Welcome to week 321 (3/16/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday. Come along, as we visit these two traditional markets located in the Dongdaemun…