Opera in Daegu, you say? Heck yes. I put on my favorite little black dress and had a blast. Since 2004, the Daegu Opera House Foundation has offered a full schedule of local and well-known popular operas, concerts, musicals, and ballets like Aida and Figaro. We paid 30,000 Won each…
Tag: South Korea
Discover the beauty of South Korea with our travel tips. Experience vibrant cities, historical sites, and natural wonders. Enjoy delicious cuisine, rich cultural heritage, and exciting adventures. Make your South Korea trip unforgettable with our detailed blog posts.
CULINARY TRAVEL
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Sipping Through Time: A Journey Inside Cheongdo’s Wine Tunnel
The Gam Wine Tunnel opened its doors in 2006 in Cheongdo and is the world’s FIRST persimmon wine cellar. Cheongdo is lined with bright orange persimmon trees and small family farms. The persimmon is dried, made into juice and wine. I love wine, but I think I prefer the dried fruit option the best.
PLACES
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Hiking up to the Stunning Buddha at Seokguram
4km climb from Bulguksa Temple If you’ve ever envisioned hiking to Seokguram filled with awe, serenity, and breathtaking views, my experience might give you a reality check. As I embarked on the steep 4km climb from Bulguksa Temple to the summit doors of Seokguram, I had high hopes for an…
PLACES
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How to Visit the Anapji Pond In Gyeongju
Gyeongju was once the capital of the Silla Dynasty and remnants of its former glory lay all over this pretty college town. And although the original palace was burned to the ground in the 10th century, the man-made pond still maintains its original footprint where many remnants were recently discovered.
PLACES
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Visiting the Ancient Silla Tombs in Gyeongju
Today we visited the last of the 5 areas that comprise Gyeongju’s Historic Area. This area is the least re-rebuilt and visitors are required to use their imagination to see it as it was during the Emperor Silla’s rule.
PLACES
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Living in South Korea and Traveling Asia
I was very excited when I found out we would be heading back overseas. The idea of living in South Korea intrigued me. I lived in Korea many years ago as a child. So I immediately began researching Daegu. I looked for blogs that could provide some insights for what to expect. But I couldn’t find any that were very helpful. Moving to South Korea came with the expectation of exploring Asia. I decided to be the research I was looking for. Here, I share some valuable travel tips and ideas that I have learned while living in South Korea and traveling across Asia.
LIFESTYLE
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New Home in Daegu: Our Expat Life in South Korea
Settling In: My Journey Begins in Daegu My apartment is all set up. From now on, everything I do will be tweaking how I use the space. Our VPN works, and I can stream videos and order from JCPenneys and Pier1. I met a few of my neighbors and even…