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[My Seoul Story] Chungmuro: birthplace of Korean cinema

My passion for film photography brought me to Chungmuro, a long street and its surrounding areas north of Namsan Park. As an avid shooter of 35mm film, I can get some of the best product for my addiction in this working-class downtown neighborhood. A short walk from exit 5 of Chungmuro Station and you can find all the film rolls, film cameras, photo studios and development se...

Hotel & Travel | 2017-09-14 15:17

Korea's first encounter with Western world

CHANGWON, South Gyeongsang Province - Who was the first Westerner to step on Korean soil? For a long time, many people believed it was Jan Janse de Weltevree, a Dutchman who was washed ashore in 1653, and then Joao Mendes, a Portuguese trader whom they thought arrived 50 years before him. Who brought the first Bible to Korea? This was another question that long remained unans...

Hotel & Travel | 2017-09-14 15:09

3 things Barcelona does right against anti-tourism

Barcelona is a major tourist city. With 1.6 million inhabitants, the city annually gets an average of 17 million tourists. Residents have long complained about the excessive number of visitors, but this year the complaints were stronger than ever. People staged protests in public places, calling for tourists to stop coming. Agusti Colom Cabau, a member of the city council, sa...

Hotel & Travel | 2017-09-08 18:44

Entrepreneur seeks to enrich tourism experience

David Kim, who spent his childhood in Saudi Arabia where his father worked for an airline company, had an unusually diverse experience of traveling. “Every weekend, my family would go traveling to countries around the world _ such as Italy, Kenya, Cyprus or Sri Lanka,” Kim, 32, recalled. Kim traveled to at least 60 countries, but the idea of casual, traveler-created audio gui...

Hotel & Travel | 2017-09-08 16:17

[My Seoul Story] Shopping at Seoul Folk Market and surrounding areas

Seoul is a popular shopping destination for both international and domestic tourists. Every day people crowd Seoul’s renowned shopping districts in search of the latest and trendiest products. Most shoppers head to large, high-end department stores, sleek modern shopping malls and trendy boutiques in bustling neighborhoods, but one of the more unique shopping areas of Seoul i...

Hotel & Travel | 2017-09-07 17:27

Hyatt cooking contest finds young talented chefs

At the Grand Hyatt Seoul’s Grand Ballroom on Sept. 1, five chefs were busy peeling pumpkins and slicing mushrooms and pork before frying and boiling them at makeshift cooking stations.

Hotel & Travel | 2017-09-07 17:17

Edmonton, Canada's gateway to the North

EDMONTON, Canada - To Koreans, Edmonton is one of Canada’s lesser-known major cities, its main claims to fame being its location three hours north of Calgary and housing North America’s largest shopping mall. But it has its own hidden assets, particularly its natural environment and festive atmosphere. Transferring in Vancouver and passing by the Rocky Mountains, a domestic f...

Hotel & Travel | 2017-08-31 18:09

Hotel & Travel | 2017-08-31 17:54

Bulguksa Temple to offer stays for foreigners

Foreigners will have a chance to stay at Bulguksa Temple, one of Korea’s most visited monuments in Gyeongju. The 1,500-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site signed a business agreement with the Foreigner Center of Gyeongju on Monday. The temple worked with the center in May to offer the same service.

Hotel & Travel | 2017-08-30 17:59

Plan your perfect fall wedding at a hotel

With their exclusive, lavish atmosphere, meticulous staff preparation and assistance, custom decorations and quality food, hotels are coveted wedding venues. However, the high prices of their wedding packages, especially Saturday weddings, are unreachable for many couples. Nonetheless, those who are intent on holding their once-in-a-life-time event at a hotel may opt to do so...

Hotel & Travel | 2017-08-24 17:21

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