[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

Discover seven more reasons why South Korea should be on your travel itinerary, The Korea Herald shares some exciting events happening around the country later this year, beat the Korean heat by visiting an "Ice Museum", and Christine Lyer visits three Korea cities and shares her magical experiences.

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"7 Reasons Why South Korea Should Be Your Next Travel Destination"

Just in case you needed more reasons to visit Korea, here are seven more great reasons to make South Korea your next travel destination: "From Korean cultural landmarks to amazing dining, lively nightlife, eccentric fashion, beautiful countryside, South Korea has it all. It's a perfect getaway for all your travel needs". Have you been to Korea before? If you have other reasons to add to this list be sure to mentioned them in the comment section below.

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"[Travel Bits] Round up of travel news from around the world"

The Korea Herald's page on upcoming travel news and events is priceless. Here you'll find a great list of events taking place over the rest of the year, and there's just so much awesomeness to see and do that everyone can find something to get (really) excited about. A fireworks festival in Busan anyone? Yes, please...

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"South Koreans Beat the Heat in Ice Museum (PHOTOS)"

Well, that's one way to beat the heat! Yes, South Korea can get very hot and sticky at times, especially during the height of summer, but the country has many innovative and exciting ways to help you beat the heat...like hanging out in a giant "Ice Museum" for the afternoon! "There's even an ice hotel that comes furnished with an ice bed, sofa, table and even an ice toilet".

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"A tale of three cities: exploring Seoul, Incheon and Gyeongju, South Korea"

Christine Lyer, writing for The National, reflects on her time in three major Korean cities: Seoul, Incheon and Gyeongju. This interesting piece of travel writing is full of great details of Christine's experiences in The Land of the Morning Calm. "Later, on a whim, I stop to purchase a pair of ­Gangnam Style socks for my son. Then, just as I turn around for the 100th time to tell James, 'I wish it would snow', the first flakes slowly begin to fall". It's a great story well told...

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