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Bike around Seoul at your leisure with Kakao Maps, Rappler lists nine exciting cultural attractions in the capital, a new cable car in Samcheok lets you "fly above the ocean", and take it easy exploring the Namwon's many historical sites.

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"HOW TO BIKE IN SEOUL THE EASY WAY (WITH DIRECTIONS)"

Kakao Maps has just made getting around Seoul on a bike a lot easier and fun. The free app, which is available in both English and Korean, lets you map out your route through three options: priority bike route, shortest route, and most comfortable route. It also has a calorie burn meter so you can keep track of your activity. Seoul's public transport system is, as Albert notes, "legendary", but if you're not in a rush, or just looking for a better way to get around, Kakao Maps can help. Have you used Kakao Maps before? Let us know how it went in the comment section below.

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"Seoul patrol: 9 awesome attractions in South Korea's capital"

Looking for exciting things to see and do in Korea's capital? In this post on Rappler, writer Marguerite de Leon lists her top 9 attractions in Seoul; "You will never get bored with the variety of attractions and activities available". From Hanbok dress-up to hands-on cooking classes, there's plenty to keep you and your travel companions busy as you experience the wonderful world of Korean culture.

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"Fly Above the Ocean! Samcheok Marine Cable Car now open"

Samcheok's new cable car is now open for business! The Samcheok Marine Cable Car provides a unique perspective on the beautiful East Sea across an 847-meter stretch. The cars have transparent floors that, according to Korea Tourism Organization, gives you that "thrilling feeling of flying over the ocean". Stripes Korea has all the details...

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"TAKE IT SLOW AND RELAX IN THE HISTORIC CITY OF NAMWON"

According to 10 Magazine writer Matthew Crawford, "the old Korea is becoming an elusive creature here", and there's no better place to experience it in its purest than the small city of Namwom. "Namwon is littered with historical sites: memorial shrines, fortress walls, temples, battlegrounds, and ruins", writes Matthew. Click on through and you'll find more reasons to add Namwom to your K-travel itinerary. "What you'll remember most are the quiet lanes, with their glimpses into a slower, unaffectedly traditional way of life".

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