[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

Discover Korea during the winter months ahead of the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics, follow a biker crew as they ride from Busan to Seoul, read about Changdeokgung Palace and its "Secret Garden", and Pacific Holiday puts South Korea in the spotlight.

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"What makes a South Korean winter holiday unique"

Korea is gearing up for the Winter Olympic Games to be held in the mountainous region of Pyeongchang in 2018, but you don't have to wait until them to come and enjoy Korea during the winter months. In terms of winter activities, Korea has it covered, and their facilities are world-class. In addition to all the skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and ice fishing you might want to do, the Korean countryside is beautiful when the snow blankets it, and so simply getting outdoors and exploring is special: "That is just the tip of the iceberg-there is so much more you can do on a South Korean winter holiday. Plan now to experience this unique winter wonderland..."

...READ ON THE MALAY MAIL ONLINE

"Motorcycle diaries: Riding through South Korea from Busan to Seoul"

Road tripping across Korea is a brilliant way to see the country, but have you ever thought of ditching four wheels for two? In this post you'll hear about a pack of motorcyclists from Singapore who spent five days cruising Korea, from Busan to Seoul: "You have to be flexible and be okay to go with the flow when on a ride [...] You have to come with the mindset that things can change. If you obsess too much about a certain detail, it'll take away the joy of the whole experience".

...READ ON TODAY

"Muscat to South Korea: Changdeokgung Palace, a must visit"

Mobin Mathew Blesson explores Changdeokgung Palace, a royal residence during Joseon times, and reveals some of the historical significance of one of Korea's most beloved palaces. "The Changdeokgung Palace itself was a stellar example of Far Eastern palace architecture that was shaped by its environment", says Mobin. And if you're up for it, there's also a "Secret Garden" on the palace grounds...

...READ ON TIMES OF OMAN

"South Korea Travel Guide: History, Culture, and Top Destinations"

Pacific Holidays puts South Korea in the spotlight and has some short snippets about the country's culture, history, and also lists some of the Korea's most popular destinations: "If you're headed to Asia for your next vacation, definitely think outside the box. Rather than planning to go a typical place, make your journey anything but ordinary by travelling to an often-overlooked but highly satisfying location: Korea".

...READ ON PACIFIC HOLIDAY