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Awesome Things to Do in Seoul for $5 or Less
Seoul is up there with Hong Kong and Singapore in terms of expensive cities in Asia, but there are still some great things you can do that will cost you less than a fiver. This palace was originally constructed in 1395, but parts have been destroyed many times due to various Japanese occupations and the Korean War.
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The MERS Scare: an On-the-Ground Report From Korea
As I arrive at Seoul Incheon International Airport, they’re still talking about Ebola over the intercom. My parents almost cancelled their 30th wedding anniversary trip this week from Guam to South Korea.
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Food Under Fire in Korea
Tensions run high along the border between two nations that used to be one: South Korea and North Korea. It’s a place that sits on the fine line between war and peace. In the latest episode of Avec Eric, chef Eric Ripert visits the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone).
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WATCH: Korean Temple Food that Feeds the Soul
On episode two of Avec Eric, chef Eric Ripert ventures on a quest for spiritual enlightenment, where he will have the rare privilege of learning the ancient cooking secrets of the Buddhist monks and nuns.
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WATCH: Exploring the Globe with Chef Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin
World traveler and global gourmand Eric Ripert is about to debut the third season of his Emmy-winning show, Avec Eric, and Yahoo Travel has a sneak peek. Premiering Saturday, February 28 on the Cooking Channel, the show will follow the Michelin three-star chef of Le Bernardin restaurant in New York City as he explores the world in search of culinary inspiration.
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Oh Kim, You Minx! North Korea Gives Its Tourism Website a Hilarious Makeover
Despite a ban on foreign tourists due to Ebola concerns, North Korea has launched a tourism website, reportedly for would-be Western visitors (though the site is mostly in Korean).
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How to Shop Like a Local in Seoul
The lights of Seoul (Photo: Alex Barlow/Moment/Getty Images)
