[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

Published on 2018/01/14

Families matter at these three winter festivals, explore Jeju Island's diverse cuisine, Vogue's Eddie Heart has 37 great reasons to put Seoul on your travel bucket list, and this may be the closest thing to the 'ultimate guide' to Seoul.

"Three best winter festivals in South Korea for a family getaway"

Looking for some family fun this winter? The Winter Games are just around the corner and many will be travelling with their families to enjoy athletic excellence on display. The Land of the Morning Calm, however, is a wonderful winter destination in its own right; fun family activities are an evergreen affair in Korea. In this post on SCMP, writer Keith Chan runs through three of South Korea's best winter festivals in Hwacheon, Inje and Chuncheon.

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"Food trippin' in Jeju, South Korea's popular holiday island"

South Korea is becoming increasingly popular for Muslim travellers. As writer Ming Teoh writes, it was not so long ago when finding halal options proved quite a challenge. Ming recently visited one of Korea's top destinations, Jeju Island, where she and others had the opportunity to experience a wide variety of Korean dishes. "From Korean cuisine and Western-fusion meals to Indian food and healthy, organic food, there was so much to savour", writes Ming, who also took some beautiful photographs of some of the delicious delectables on offer on Korea's favourite island.

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"37 reasons to visit Seoul"

Eddie Heart, Founder of the Portmanteau Press, makes a great case here for why Korea's capital city, Seoul, should be high on your bucket list of travel destinations. "It's a city that's both cutting edge and culturally rich", writes Eddie on Vogue. "Seoul is a vibrant metropolis. Art, architecture, fashion and food should be at the forefront of any visit to South Korea's capital". This persuasive listicle also has 37 stunning photographs of each of the entries, so you can really get a sense of what awaits you in The Land of the Morning Calm.

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"40+ INCREDIBLE THINGS TO DO IN SEOUL (+WHERE TO STAY & EAT!)"

This blog post on Make Time To See The World is from March 2017, but this extensive, well-organised list touches on many of exciting things to see and do in Seoul and will help any would-be traveller today coordinate a memorial trip. "Regardless of whether you have a weekend or a few weeks, there are so many unique things to do in Seoul that you will never get bored!", writes Vicki, a former UK lawyer who walked away from her current career trajectory to satisfy her wanderlust. There's a lot here, but if you've got any exciting options to add, be sure to share them with us and others in the comment section below.

...READ ON MAKE TIME TO SEE THE WORLD