HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines today spread its wings deeper into Asia, with the launch of its new nonstop service between Honolulu and Seoul, South Korea. Seoul represents Hawaiian's first destination on the Asia continent and its third Asia destination overall, having previously launched service to Manila (April 2008) and Tokyo (November 2010). Hawaiian's inaugural flight today to Seoul's Incheon International Airport began with a pre-flight … [Read more...]
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Top 10 Places to Visit in South Korea: Explore the Lane of Morning Calm
Are you ready for a journey through South Korea? This place has everything from busy streets in Seoul to peaceful nature spots. It's where old traditions meet modern life, offering many experiences for travelers. We'll show you the top 10 places to see in South Korea, from its culture to nature and cities. South Korea is non as the "Land of Morning Calm." It's a country dat mixes old and new in a special way. We'll explore the best spots to … [Read more...]
5 Awesome Things to do in Haeundae Beach, Busan, South Korea
Haeundae is home to Korea's most iconic beach. It lies on the southeastern side of the peninsula and is a bit off the path. That doesn't' stop millions of locals and tourists from flocking there every year. You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants, attractions and sites, but it's hard to know which ones are tourist traps and which are worth your time. You're in luck! I've spent the last two years going there and have done the … [Read more...]
Get The Most Out of Your Visit to South Korea with These Travel Tips
South Korea offers a brilliant range of experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and 5000 years of culture and history. More and more tourists choose South Korea as a travel destination. They visit to experience nature or go shopping. What about you? Are you planning to go to South Korea anytime soon? The lack of know-how will translate into unforeseen hurdles during your trip. Take the stress out of your vacation with these travel tips. Your travel … [Read more...]
It’s about to Become More Complicated for Americans to Visit South Korea
Whether it’s traveling to see the cherry blossoms bloom during the spring, enjoying a K-pop concert with thousands of other fans, or taking in the relaxed atmosphere of Jeju Island, there are thousands of reasons to visit South Korea. However, starting this month, there is a new version of the South Korea visa for U.S. citizens rolling out. Known as the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (or K-ETA), this travel authorization will be … [Read more...]
Manhattan’s Korean Way
What I love most about New York, is the diversity of people and cultures that mix and mingle without even thinking twice about it. Walking down the street, you are more likely to hear any one of a large array of foreign languages than you are to hear English. This could include Chinese, Indian, Russian, German, Hebrew, Arabic, Portuguese, Urdu.... You name it and you'll probably hear it. And each group brings with it its own culture and history … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Visit Seoul in Spring
The winter snow is melting and the weather is warming. The flowers are blossoming and the birds are chirping. The skies are clearing and much of Seoul, South Korea can be seen from the top of Bugak Mountain. This can only mean one thing: spring has returned and the 'Soul' of Seoul is at it's best. 1. The Sun comes out As traditional with spring in any part of the world the weather warms and the winter chill becomes a thing of the past. … [Read more...]
What to do in Seoul
When traveling to East Asia Western tourists often hawk to Tokyo or cities in China, not to mention Hong Kong, which attracts an astonishing 50 million visitors per year. Largely left off the itinerary is Seoul, acting often as a stopover point (which is appropriate, as Incheon Airport has been named the best airport in the world.) But tourism in South Korea is gaining traction. It’s repeatedly been voted the world’s most wanted travel … [Read more...]
Uncovering Seoul
The best travel experiences are those of discovery. It does not have to be a life-changing discovery as those recounted in a lot of romantic stories nowadays. Simple, small discoveries will do. It was with the longing for a simple discovery that my friends and I planned our winter trip earlier this year. We were all born and raised in a tropical country where the sun shines all year through, so we wanted to find out what a snowy winter would … [Read more...]
Moon Seoul
Moon Seoul by Jonathan Hopfner Forty pages of in depth maps, itineraries and notes covering the main highlights in Seoul preface this guidebook. The core of the book is devoted to insider tips on restaurants, accommodation, what to see and regional highlights. Author Jonathan Hopfner's brings a perspective to the country that only a local can bring. He was first introduced to South Korea in the late 1990's and has lived in Seoul since … [Read more...]