VANTAGE
South Korea
Destination

South Korea

Mountains that begin at the last subway stop, coastlines that never make the postcards, and a capital that keeps rewriting itself between the old gates.

Seoul — The Unconquerable Megacity
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Seoul — The Unconquerable Megacity

Seoul is so vast and multifaceted that even a month may not be enough to explore all of its neighborhoods, routes, museums, markets,…

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Seoul: A New Scenario Every Day
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Seoul: A New Scenario Every Day

There are cities people visit for a handful of famous landmarks.

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Spring in South Korea: Mountains, Temples, and Cherry Blossoms
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Spring in South Korea: Mountains, Temples, and Cherry Blossoms

Spring in South Korea is rarely defined by cherry blossoms alone.

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Seoul: Architecture That Changes Your Sense of Space
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Seoul: Architecture That Changes Your Sense of Space

In most cities, architecture becomes part of the background.

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Architecture in South Korea That Cannot Be Experienced Through a Photograph
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Architecture in South Korea That Cannot Be Experienced Through a Photograph

A photograph does a good job of showing an object.

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Autumn Between Mountains, Gardens, and Volcanoes
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Autumn Between Mountains, Gardens, and Volcanoes

Autumn in South Korea is often associated with red and yellow leaves.

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A Leisurely Autumn Route Through South Korea
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A Leisurely Autumn Route Through South Korea

Autumn in South Korea often inspires short trips to the mountains or walks through parks close to home.

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South Korea That Many Travelers Overlook: A Nation of Three Thousand Islands
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South Korea That Many Travelers Overlook: A Nation of Three Thousand Islands

South Korea is most often associated with Seoul, mountain national parks, historic palaces, temples, markets, and modern cityscapes.

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Hallasan: The Mountain Around Which an Island Was Formed
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Hallasan: The Mountain Around Which an Island Was Formed

Most mountains become part of a journey.

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A Guide to South Korea’s Beaches: Choose the One That Fits You Best
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A Guide to South Korea’s Beaches: Choose the One That Fits You Best

When people talk about beaches in South Korea, they often think only of Busan.

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South Korea Through the Eyes of Pedestrians
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South Korea Through the Eyes of Pedestrians

When people talk about South Korea, they usually mention skyscrapers, high-speed trains, K-pop, K-dramas, and cutting-edge technology.

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Hiking in Seoul: A City That Flows Into the Mountains
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Hiking in Seoul: A City That Flows Into the Mountains

Most major cities around the world follow a similar pattern.

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