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Therapeutic resorts in India attract Koreans

A guest at Devaaya Ayuvera and the Nature Cure Center receives a treatment. / Courtesy of www.devaaya.comBy Kim Se-jeong“Ayurveda,” in Sanskrit, means life knowledge. Among travelers to India, this word is often associated with traditional therapeutic resorts.Ayurvedas are customized restful resorts tucked into mountains or on beaches. Among many, ones in Goa in southeast of India carry exceptional recognition. “Ayurveda resorts offer many things — yoga, spas and massages — that completely alleviate your stress,” said Nikhil Desai, managing director of the corporation, during a recent interview with The Korea Times.It is a must-do item on the Goa Tourism Development Corporation’s website (www.goa-tourism.com).Devaaya Ayurveda and Nature Cure Center (www.devaaya.com) is one of such places in Goa. It has spa beds, yoga sessions, a swimming pool, a tennis court and nature nearby. More amusing are individual lodgings that resemble colorful houses in fairytales and quality of service, according to the website.October through January is the of

Oct 23, 2014By Kim Se-jeong
Therapeutic resorts in India attract Koreans

Garden Hotel opens after renovation

Best Western Premier Seoul Garden Hotel opened in early October after almost a year-long renovation.  / Courtesy of Best Western Premier Seoul Garden HotelBy Kim Se-jeongTaxi drivers in Seoul are more familiar with the Seoul Garden Hotel, which doesn’t officially exist anymore. Now, the hotel is called the Best Western Premier Seoul Garden Hotel.Located in the Mapo district of Seoul, the hotel joined the U.S.-based Best Western Hotel chains in 2007. But, the hotel wanted to use its old name for marketing, because of its popularity.Earlier this month, the hotel had a new opening, after almost 10 months of renovations.With a new look, the hotel is now projecting itself as affordable.“We want to welcome all types of clientele. We have discovered many of our guests just want breakfast in the morning, and spend the whole day outside. They use few facilities in the hotel,” said Oh In-keun, its president, who has been with the hotel since it first opened 35 years ago.Restaurant La Stella’s dinner buffetThe old hotel had a couple of restaurants and a sauna, but t

Oct 23, 2014By Kim Se-jeong
Garden Hotel opens after renovation

Photo tells tales

Insight into human nature behind whimsical photosThis is the fourth in a series of interviews with notable artists recommended by the Korean Artist Project, an online platform promoting Korean art. —  ED.By Kwon Mee-yoo Artist Won Seoung-wonA man swims in a sea within his room. A girl stands next to her pink bed, but her room has been filled with overgrown plants. Monkeys and trees have invaded a construction site of an apartment.These photos seem fancy and whimsical with eccentric points. However, when examined closely, there is a sense of foreignness — everything is out of traditional perspective and the world is distorted. But the photos maintain an aesthetic beauty and tell a story at the same time. The viewers have no choice but to appraise the photo to find the narrative in it.These are photographic collages of artist Won Seoung-won — also stylized as Won Seoung Won — who blends reality and fantasy in a delicate, elaborate way.Won Seoung-won’s “The Ark of Obsession” (2013) is a photographic collage that uses an island of house

Oct 23, 2014By Kwon Mee-yoo
Photo tells tales

Chinese tourists go 'Gangnam Style'

By Baek Byung-yeulTraditionally, Chinese tourists have been regular visitors to northern Seoul with its historic remains and famous shopping districts. Nowadays, however, more and more Chinese people are visiting the southern Seoul district of Gangnam.The affluent area, which became famous for Psy’s hit song “Gangnam Style”, is known as a shopping mecca and home to the hottest restaurants and cozy coffee shops in Seoul. Among the many popular tourist spots there, Garosu-gil is a new favorite among Chinese visitors. The 700-meter-long street (Garosu-gil means tree-lined avenue) is located near Sinsa Station, subway line 3.When The Korea Times visited there Saturday, the street was overflowing with tourists speaking Chinese. “This is my second visit to Seoul; my friend and I came here because we didn’t want to repeat previous routes like Myeong-dong or Mt. Nam where we’ve already taken a tour,” said a female tourist at the Garosu-gil district.There, she bought a cardigan and ate tteokbokki (rice cake in hot sauce) at a Korean restaurant selling

Oct 22, 2014

Garuda Indonesia to add more flights to Korea

Dewa Rai, Garuda Indonesia’s general manager for Korea By Lee Hyo-sik Garuda Indonesia plans to add two additional flights a week to its Incheon-Jakarta route to capitalize on the growing travel demand between Korea and Indonesia, according to the head of its operation here.In a recent interview with The Korea Times, Dewa Rai, Garuda Indonesia’s general manager for Korea, also said Indonesia’s national carrier will not engage in a price war with Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, saying it will instead boost its brand awareness and offer the “right” products and services at a fair price to customers.``We plan to add two more flights to our Incheon-Jakarta route, increasing the number of flights to nine per week,’’ Rai said. ``This is our preemptive move to take advantage of the growing number of business and leisure travelers between the two nations. We will try to offer what customers are looking for rather than lower ticket prices.’’Garuda Indonesia, which began flying to Korea in 2008, currently flies daily between Inche

Oct 16, 2014By Lee Hyo-sik
Garuda Indonesia to add more flights to Korea

Movement for wholesome lifestyle spreads in Korea

By Do Je-haePay a visit any book store in Seoul these days and one is bound to spot the Kinfolk Magazine.It stands out in the magazine section, first because of its stunning cover. Browse through the lovely photography and essays, and one will find some compelling lessons in wholesome lifestyle.The “kinfolk” movement first started in Oregon, U.S. in 2011 and it is swiftly becoming trendy among Koreans. The Kinfolk movement is founded on the understanding that “coming together to share great food and casual conversation can make us feel balanced, grounded and energized.”An essential activity of the Kinfolk movement is to share homemade, healthy dishes with family and friends. / Courtesy of Kinfolk KoreaLee Sun-young, 40, was searching for the Korean version of the Kinfolk magazine at a book store at Yeoido’s IFC Mall.“I’m organizing a dinner with friends and their children at the end of the month to coincide with Halloween and I need some Kinfolk recipes,” said the stay-at-home mom of two pre-teen girls. “Homemade Kinfolk menus are

Oct 16, 2014By Do Je-hae

Lotte World Aquarium shows marine ecology

Visitors look at the main tank at newly opened Lotte World Aquarium in southern Seoul. The 25-meter-wide tank is Korea’s largest, and houses 10,000 marine creatures. / Courtesy of Lotte World AquariumBy Kim Rahn Lotte World Aquarium, Seoul’s largest aquarium, opened Thursday, allowing the public to take a close look at some 55,000 marine creatures from 650 species.The aquarium, part of the second Lotte World recreation complex in Songpa-gu, southern Seoul, is dubbed an “Underwater Park in the City.” The aquarium’s 11,240-square-meter venue and combined 5,200-ton capacity water tanks feature creatures from rivers and oceans around the world as far as Antarctica. 13 zonesThe facility, located on the first and second basement floors of the second Lotte World, has 13 zones that aim to provide “another world that you cannot experience anywhere else.”  The zones feature different themes including Korean rivers, tropical rivers, the Amazon River, a coral reef garden, sea lions, jellyfish, sardines, an ocean tunnel  and polar

Oct 16, 2014By Kim Rahn
Lotte World Aquarium shows marine ecology

Pompeii - textbook of archaeology, anthropology, art

 A view of a small part of Pompeii, the graveyard of an ancient city./ Courtesy of Rachel Sang-hee Han  By Rachel Sang-hee Han Pompeii is the textbook of history, archaeology, anthropology and art, all combined into one. Ever since the discovery in 1599, it has been one of the most intriguing history sites in the world, and all the praise is, in fact, true.I’ve only seen photos and documentaries about the tragic volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, and a traveler with a deep interest in history and especially archaeology, I was very much intrigued to see all the casts of victims, the houses, and the overall way of life back in 79 AD. All I can say is that while I was glad I finally paid a visit to the famous site, I sensed the familiar worry many Italians tend to have today regarding their nation: mismanagement.  Pomepii Viva, or ‘Living Pompeii’ was a campaign launched in 2010 but fizzled out two years later. The city may have been hit by a natural disaster, but it’s now undergoing something worse: mismanagement and neglect. / Cour

Oct 9, 2014
Pompeii - textbook of archaeology, anthropology, art

HOTEL LOBBY

 The Oakwein Wine Buffet, the Oakwood Premier Coex Center’s representative year-round promotion presents Asian Special Menus until Oct. 24, celebrating the 2014 Incheon Asian Games and Asian Para Games.The buffet features about 10 different white, red and sparkling wines accompanied by over 20 dishes. During the Asian special promotion season, it offers Satay Ayam, Indonesian skewered chicken with peanut sauce, Dim Sum, spring rolls, pineapple fried rice, banana dessert with vanilla cream sauce and coconut powder. It is available from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday through Friday. Price is 35,000 won. For inquiry and reservation, call (02) 3466-7277  The Imperial Palace Seoul’s Lobby Lounge Delmar will hold a “Popera mini concert-5th story” on Friday, Oct. 24 from 9 to 11 p.m. Popera is a crossover genre combining elements of pop music and classical opera.At the concert, a tenor and a soprano will choose a musical theme and sing songs. The price for the concert is 50,000 won (including taxes). Unlimited Italian beer (Peroni Nastro Azzurro) and a g

Oct 9, 2014
HOTEL LOBBY

Somerset teams up with Georgia to promote rooftop garden

Georgian Ambassador Nikoloz Apkhazava, fourth from left, and guests cheer during a rooftop garden party at Somerset Palace, Seoul, Tuesday. / Courtesy of Somerset Palace SeoulBy Kim Se-jeong The Georgian Embassy in Korea was Somerset Palace Seoul’s first collaborator in promoting its roof-top garden with a stunning view of historic districts in the capital.On Oct. 7, almost 100 people flocked into the roof-top garden on the 18th floor where the guests were entertained with food, Georgian wine and the night view of the city.“I know the hotel, but didn’t know about the rooftop garden,” said one guest, and that is exactly what encouraged Somerset to launch this event.The hotel hopes more people will hear about the garden, which also symbolizes the hotel’s sustainable management and guest-friendly operation.Location is a prime asset for the service residence hotel. It’s close to Anguk subway station and adjacent to the city’s antique district. A view down to Gyeongbok Palace is a spectacle in and of itself.The hotel is managed by the As

Oct 9, 2014
Somerset teams up with Georgia to promote rooftop garden
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