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Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁) Posted by sasha on Jan 21, 2015
One of the main tourist attractions in Seoul is Gyeongbokgung (경복궁), the former royal palace of the Kingdom of Joseon (조선). This great kingdom lasted from 1392 to 1897, with the palace being built early on in 1395 by King Taejo. Of the Five Grand Palaces built in Seoul during the Joseon period, this is…
10 Aweosme Things to Do in Seoul Posted by sasha on Dec 29, 2014
Seoul is far and away the biggest city in South Korea, and it’s the cultural, political, and educational center of the country. Just about everyone visiting the ROK ends up here at some point in their trip, and for good reason. It’s a vibrant city that blends traditional and modern aspects of life in Korea…
A Day of Parks and Museums in Seoul Posted by sasha on Dec 10, 2014
Sure, the big city is exciting, but sometimes you just want to find a place to escape and relax. Cue some of Seoul’s best parks – Hangang and Namsan. In between chilling out in the parks, learn a bit about Korean history and culture at the National Museum and the War Memorial. 여의도 Yeouido island…
Seoul Video Tour Posted by sasha on Nov 28, 2014
Take a tour of Korea’s capital city – Seoul – Grateful Gypsies style. Check out some of the sights, stroll through a few hip neighborhoods, sample some delicious Korean food, take in some street performers, and wind down with a night in a spa. 서울 Seoul 경복궁 Gyeongbok-gung 광화문광장 Gwanghwamun Plaza 남산골 한옥마을 Namsangol Hanok…
Five Days in South Korea Posted by sasha on Nov 21, 2014
안녕하세요! Hello everyone! My name is Sasha, which I’ve been told is 사샤 in Korean. I’m from the USA (미국), but I currently live in China (중국). I’m an English teacher and blogger/videographer – you can usually find my work on the Chinese, Indonesian, and Thai Language & Culture blogs. I’ve never lived in Korea, and…