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A watery supper: Chinese tourists dine at overflowing Han River

Jul 4, 2011

Chinese tourists were stranded inside the restaurant near Han River which overflowed due to the seasonal heavy rain in South Korea. (Yonhap News) Amid seasonal rain in Seoul, some foreign tourist gr...
Enjoy transparent canoeing in Samcheok

Jul 1, 2011

The coastline of Samcheok in Gangwon Province is quite complicated and heavily indented, unlike the usual simple and smooth coastline of the Korean Peninsula’s east coast. Jangho-ri in Samcheok is a...
JW Marriott Seoul offers new brunch

Jul 1, 2011

Starting July 3, JW’s Grill at the JW Marriott Seoul will offer a new brunch on Sunday. Fresh-squeezed juices and organic salad options are available at the Healthy Counter. The Seafood Counter has s...
German city to hold kids’ festival

Jul 1, 2011

The German National Tourist Office said Dinkelsbuehl, the medieval city in Germany, will hold a festival for kids “Kinderzeche” from July 15 to July 24. The festival originates from a legend that sev...
Seoul-Fukuoka/Osaka travel recovers

Jul 1, 2011

Air Busan said the travel demand flying from Seoul to Fukuoka has almost recovered since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. According to the carrier, the number of travelers who left for Fukuoka an...
Ayana resort & spa Bali helps underprivileged

Jul 1, 2011

Ayana Resort & Spa Bali in Bali, Indonesia, said it will hold a “Role Models” dinner on Aug. 11 to create jobs for underprivileged youth. Seven illiterate teenagers, who have not received proper educ...
Experience the spirit of Japan in Takayama

Jul 1, 2011

Stroll among traditional houses, soak in hot springs and drink sake TAKAYAMA ― It was 8 a.m. on Saturday, and the Incheon International Airport was packed with people heading out for a weekend getaw...
Hyatt Regency Incheon offers newest conference venue

Jun 28, 2011

Located just minutes away from Incheon International Airport, Hyatt Regency Incheon forms an integral part of the city’s primary business and leisure destination -- the International Business Centre....
Norwegian fjords offer pure natural splendor

Jun 24, 2011

The Naeroyfjord, a branch of the Sognefjord, is the narrowest and the most dramatic fjord in Europe and its landscape is included in the UNESCO'S World Heritage List. (Visitnorway.com) BERGEN ― Once...
Lotte Hotel opens summer special menu

Jun 24, 2011

Pierre Gagnaire a Seoul, the first French restaurant of the hotel run by a three Michelin-starred chef, offers new summer special menu. The special summer menu has three to seven course dinners that ...
Cathay Pacific to offer free Australian visa

Jun 24, 2011

Cathay Pacific said those who purchased round tickets for Australia will be given free Australian electronic visa, ETA. The purchase should be made by Aug. 15 on the website, www.cathaypacific.com/kr...
KTO, Buyeo team up for smartphone service

Jun 24, 2011

The Korea Tourism Organization and Buyeo County on June 22 signed an MOU to collaborate for providing smartphone services on tourism in Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province. The two will produce animati...
Philippines’ Sandugo Festival coming up

Jun 24, 2011

The Philippines Tourism Board said the country is to hold an annual historical celebration Sandugo Festival from July 1-31 in Tagbilaran City on the island of Bohol. The festival originates from the ...
Sanbangsan Biwon: ‘secret garden’ in Geoje Island

Jun 24, 2011

A beautiful garden, Geoje Sanbangsan Biwon, can be found after a 10-minute drive to the right of Geoje Bridge, in Dundeok-myeon, Geoje City, where the legacy of Emperor Uijong of Goryeo Dynasty still...
Ports of call: What’s not to like about Portugal in the off-season?

Jun 24, 2011

PORTO, Portugal ― On an overcast day in November, we drove east from Porto along the Douro River. The grape harvest was over. The men hired for the crush had gone home; the raw tawny and ruby ports h...