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Guide to Trekking in Seoraksan National Park
12 weeks 6 days ago

GANGNEUNG, South Korea -- What is the perfect season in the Korean peninsula to hike and camp in Seoraksan National Park?  I went up to the park with my family, then returned for a single day hike and thought a full Micro Adventure would be worth further...

Haeundae Restaurant Guide Book Published
14 weeks 6 days ago

BUSAN, South Korea -- Haeundae District has published the “Joy of Tasting at Haeundae-Unique Delicacies,” a 168-page book to promote Haeundae cuisine to tourists visiting the world-famous city.

There are five famous restaurants in Haeundae, 10 foods that are good to eat in Haeundae, 10 uniquely themed restaurants, 29 foreign restaurants, 10 tasty places on the street and five unique foods to bring from Haeundae listed in the book. There is also information on tasty restaurants...

Halloween Guide 2012
30 weeks 4 days ago

BUSAN, South Korea - Halloween fever hits the peninsula this weekend, and there's plenty of things going on if you're in the spirit. Halloween coincides with the big ...

Tharp: Into Sumatra Part IV
1 year 7 weeks ago
Tharp: Into Sumatra Part III
1 year 8 weeks ago

Waiting

The bus station in Parapet was sad, even by Indonesian standards...

Tharp: Into Sumatra Part II
1 year 10 weeks ago

From the Sky Ghetto to Medan

MEDAN, Indonesia -- We left for...

St. Patrick`s Day Guide 2012
1 year 10 weeks ago

BUSAN, South Korea - It’s that time of year again to adorn the green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Busan. Though there aren’t any parades, there’s a lot of activities going on this year as the big event falls on a Saturday.

Here is a look at some of the events going on around Busan and around the local area. Put on your green and head out for a night of fun and a bit o’ the Irish this Saturday. More listings will be added during the week as we...

Tharp: Into Sumatra Part I
1 year 10 weeks ago

HONG KONG, China -- Hong Kong was cold—much more than I remembered it—which came as a surprise.  I was expecting a sub-tropical middle ground between Korea and Malaysia—no jacket required--but was instead greeted by an indifferent city whose...

Halloween Guide 2011
1 year 30 weeks ago

BUSAN, South Korea - Once again, Halloween hits the peninsula this weekend, and there's plenty of things going on if you're in the spirit. Halloween coincides with the big fireworks festival this Saturday, so expect big crowds around Gwangan-li, and tons of people from Kyungsung-dae to Haeundae walking the streets. Public transportation will also be packed, so plan accordingly to get to your...

Halloween Guide 2012
2 years 30 weeks ago

BUSAN, South Korea - Halloween fever hits the peninsula this weekend, and there's plenty of things going on if you're in the spirit. Halloween coincides with the big fireworks...

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