Gyeongju: Korea’s Fantastic Ancient Capital
Japan may have Kyoto, and China may have Xi’an, but South Korea has Gyeongju. Nestled in the western mountains of the country, Gyeongju is the ancient capital of Korea. A …
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Daibutsu: The Giant Buddha of Kamakura
Despite Japan’s well-deserved reputation as being one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, it also has the reputation for a calm serenity not often found in the …
Visiting Nara Park in Japan’s Ancient Capital
Japan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Most visitors make it to Tokyo or Kyoto and might even make it as far as Hiroshima or …
Gyeongju’s Namsan Mountain: A Magical Hike into South Korea’s Past
Nestled in the central valleys of South Korea is the ancient capital of Gyeongju. Similar to Kyoto, but without the fame or hordes of tourists, Gyeongju stands as a testament …
Taking the Ferry Between South Korea and Japan: An Instruction Manual
South Korea and Japan are two fantastic countries to visit, and if you are visiting one, it makes a lot of sense to take the short hop across the East …
5 Awe-Inspiring Temples in Kyoto, Japan
Far from both the throbbing metropolis of Tokyo and the still-recovering disaster sites of Fukushima and Sentai lies Kyoto, the former imperial capital of Japan. Though it’s a large city …