I’ve had cut through the courtyard of the Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine many times in the past two years. But I had never even thought about venturing past the love locks that adorn a metal teapot at the entrance until today. And I was pleasantly surprised that the…
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Discover Daegu, South Korea with our travel tips. Experience vibrant markets, historical temples, and beautiful parks. Enjoy local cuisine, rich cultural heritage, and exciting activities. Make your Daegu trip memorable with our detailed blog posts and recommendations.
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The Best Hiking Trails are in Daegu South Korea
You’ll climb, you’ll pant heavily, sweat, and curse your way through some of the most beautiful scenery, temples, and vistas you’ll ever see. And you’ll find humility on the side. Eighty-year-old men pass you by with their hands behind their backs. But you’ll be rewarded because Daegu, South Korea, has…
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Daegu Arboretum–An Eco-friendly Reclaimed Landfill
Daegu Arboretum is the first of its kind. Its the first landfill project in the country to be reconstructed as an eco-friendly park. The park is almost a square mile and includes more than 1,000 varieties of trees, wildflowers, cacti, and medicinal herbs. In addition, there are bonsai, ponds, fountains, and…
CULINARY TRAVEL
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Brunch at La Mia Emily
Brunch is served from 11-1 pm daily and cost 11,500 Won per person. Brunch includes eggs (cooked your way or scrambled with/ without bacon), hash browns, sausage and bacon, tossed salad, toast or bagel, fresh fruit and your choice of coffee or juice. Today we had sliced bananas and oranges. Merline enjoyed an Americano and I had a caramel macchiato under a blue sky and a comfy blanket.
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Hiking Gatbawi on Palgonsan Mountain
That’s when I discovered we hadn’t even started the trail yet and I knew we were in for a climb to Gatbawi. Then we saw the them… the infamous rock stairs. There are literally thousands of them carved into the 3 hr hike up an 80 degree mountain face of Palgonsan Mountain. You can take the stairs or you can take a much longer, much less strenuous winding trail up to the top.
MILITARY RELATED
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Welcome to Daegu: Life as a Military Spouse in South Korea
Daegu, South Korea is the 3rd or 4th largest city in South Korea depending on whether you consider Incheon part of Seoul or not. With more than 2.5 million people Daegu, ideally situated between two mountain ranges, Seoul and Busan. It’s home to the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s Fighting Eagles, a division of the United States military and the reason why my husband’s here, which is why I’m here.
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Home Away from Home: My Daegu Apartment Experience
Inside My Home in South Korea I walked into this apartment in Daegu, South Korea, and instantly felt like I was home. All I wanted was a modern apartment with a view. It had to have at least four bedrooms and a lot of light. Bonus points for a balcony,…
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5 Things to Know Before You Come to South Korea
The shopping is amazing if you’re a size 6 or smaller, wear less than an 8-8 1/2 shoe, don’t possess hips, thighs, booty or cleavage. But even if it fits, it may not be complementary because black girls (white and latina girls) and Korean girls don’t exactly have the same shapes. They zig where we zag, actually they don’t zig or zag, lol.