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Mountains or beaches? We’re all familiar with the age old question. To us, the answer has always been simple — Mountains. Away from Singapore’s hot and humid weather, powdery snow, and tons of opportunities for winter activities like skiing & snowboarding — what’s not to like? If you’re just like us, or in the market for pristine slopes and breathtaking...

Seoraksan National Park is home to endless trails, awe-inspiring views, cascading waterfalls, and views from Korea’s third-highest peak.

Black Desert Mobile recently received a new expansion called Land of the Morning Light that introduces new characters, locations, and bosses, all of which draw inspiration from Koreas Joseon. With so much new content, it seemed only right we spoke t...

Fall foods are best in terms of taste and nutritional value when they are eaten in season. Enjoy these nutritious fall foods in Korea as weather cools off.

I should note that this was my first overnight trip while stationed in Korea whereas all of my previous adventures had been day trips.

An injured leopard cat kitten was euthanized at an animal shelter in Taebaek, Gangwon Province, after staff mistook the animal to be a domestic cat. While the shelter and the veterinarian have claimed that there was little that could be done to have helped the animal, a number of issues with the handling of the situation has been raised. Leopard cats are listed as class II endangered wildlife, which means they are th...

South Korea in recent years has seen a significant rise in both the number of days with midday temperatures of 33 degrees Celsius and above, and the number of "tropical nights," where temperatures remain at or above 25 C throughout the night. To avoid any confusion, the climate of the Korean Peninsula is categorized as temperate, not tropical. Nevertheless, meteorological authorities and people in South Kor...

If you’re wondering where to hit the slopes in winter, here’s a list of the six best ski resorts in South Korea for a snowy adventure in Asia.

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Taebaek Sunflower Festival The Taebaek Sunflower Festival is scheduled to run until Aug. 15 at Guwau village in Taebaek, Gangwon Province. Visitors can enjoy the village’s wide array of colorful wildflowers and sunflowers. The event features busking performances by local artists, artwork exhibition and hands-on activities, including goat feeding, succulents planting experience and more. The festival events run ...