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Alex Gillam

Aug 19, 20211 min read

Hotteok

A popular Korean pancake whose crispy exterior gives way to a soft, sweet syrup filling, Hotteok has long been one of the country’s most...

Alex Gillam

Jun 22, 20211 min read

Seongsan Sunrise Peak

Encircled by a ring of 99 jagged rocks resembling a larger than life crown (fitting for what has come to be known as the crown jewel of...

Alex Gillam

Mar 15, 20212 min read

Gyeongju, a Portal to Ancient Korea

A city filled with cultural relics, Gyeongju dates back to the 1st century BC, when the collapse of Goguryeo and Baekje gave rise to the...

sandy8881

Oct 15, 20201 min read

Eat Your Heart Out: Hobakjuk, South Korea’s Golden Pumpkin Porridge

The perfect remedy for a cold day, or the common cold itself, Hobakjuk is a velvety, Korean-style pumpkin porridge often enjoyed as a...

sandy8881

Jan 21, 20201 min read

World's Largest Botanical Garden

Explore the Spirited Garden, the world’s largest botanical garden and long considered to be one of the most beautiful gardens in the...