South Korea | Luca Sartor

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The introspective Jummy

Jummy is a Korean actress with a strong but gentle personality, always ready to make her dreams come true with a smile in her eyes.

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Joe’s Goals

Joe and his determination in life and in his project related to the passion for Makgeolli, the traditional Korean alcoholic drink

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Riew’s (he)art

Riew, an artist from Seoul with his feet firmly on the ground.

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Discovering Jeju Island in South Korea

Jeju Island is one of the most popular destinations in South Korea for both local and international tourists. Wanna know why?

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Chen watch the stars

Chen and his life in search of transcending two worlds: western and eastern, inner and outer.

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Sung Jin’s coffee

After living in Italy, Sung Jin decided to return to South Korea and share his love for coffee

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Seoul Mountain: Bukhansan

Discover Bukhansan - 북한산, one of Seoul's most climbed and appreciated mountains, with peaks visible from the capital of Korea that create mesmerizing views!

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Yena wears no makeup

A girl who travels and explores the world from her coffee shop in Seoul

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Jae Sung – the happy photographer

Jae Sung, his life with the camera in his hand and a contagious serene smile on his face.

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The proactive Jua

Jeong Hwa, a constantly changing life, a challenge with herself to improve, always!

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Korean temples

Built among skyscrapers, in beautiful mountains and coasts, interesting architectures made of colors and shapes in harmony with the surrounding landscape.

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Jeong Hwan – Between boy and man

Jeong Hwan and his not so easy life as a Korean student

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Ms. Myoung Sook’s lovely food

A strong lady from South Korea in love with traditional cooking with lots of passionate stories

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Korean pastes: Gochujang – Doenjang – Ssamjang

Traditional pastes: the main pillar of Korean cuisine, as main ingredients or as sauces, enhances the tastes of many famous dishes with a unique flavor.

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Pettersson – A Swedish Heart in Seoul

Pettersson and his truly unique life, made of decisions taken outside the usual social patterns.

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Mrs. Lee’s marriage

The married life in South Korea told from the point of view of a Seoul woman.

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Festivities in Korea: Chuseok, the harvest festival.

Chuseok 추석, celebrated in autumn, is one of the three most important and heartfelt festivals of South Korea!

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Mr. Choi – A free spirit from South Korea

Mr.Choi, journalist, movie critic, free spirit from Seoul, with considerable knowledge on the fast Korean society and amazing life experiences in his background.

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One last glass.

In a basement of a big city, an elderly man with tired eyes is sipping wine, sitting at a table in a totally empty bar.

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Hee Seong – against the machine)

Hee Seong - An “eco-friendly businesswoman”, decided to change her life some years ago, without compromises, without regrets.

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Makgeolli, the delicious Korean alcoholic drink

Makgeolli - 막걸리 from South Korea: a cloudy white wine with a rather dense texture produced by the fermentation of rice.

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Bibimbap – 비빔밥 The Korean rice dish

One of the most famous and delicious dishes of the traditional South Korean cuisine is definitely the Bibimbap - 비빔밥 , which literally means "mixed rice".

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The delicious Korean Streetfood

Street food in South Korea is an important part of the local culture, appreciated and sold in many areas of the cities. Discover the most popular delights!

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The Han River Seoul Parks

The parks along the Hangang river in Seoul, a bit of fresh air to spend pleasant and relaxing days outdoors and in the green.

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Sundae bloody Sundae: the South Korean blood sausage

Sundae 순대 is one of the most popular street food specialties of South and North Korea, eaten at stalls or in various restaurants.

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Patbingsu 팥빙수 – the Korean typical dessert

Patbingsu 팥빙수, the typical Korean sweet course, perfect for a hot summer day, it tastes delicious!

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Seoul: The elegant Changdeokgung Palace – 창덕궁 and its secret garden!

Changdeokgung Palace - 창덕궁, definitely the most fascinating, harmonious and elegant of the 5 royal palace, especially thanks to the wonderful secret garden!

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Gwangjang Market: the best Korean traditional market in Seoul.

Gwangjang Market (광장 시장), one of the oldest and largest traditional markets in all of South Korea with thousands of local stalls and delicacies!

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Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace – 경복궁

Gyeongbokgung Palace - 경복궁, in the center of Seoul, the palace built in 1935 by the Joseon Dynasty, considered by many to be the most beautiful of the 5 royal palaces.

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Hanok – 한옥: The charming traditional Korean houses!

Hanok - 한옥: Eco-friendly Korean architecture, a perfect example of coexistence between man and the surrounding environment. What are they and where to see them!

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Naengmyeon – 냉면 Korean Cold Noodles!

Naengmyeon - 냉면 Order a plate of noodles in a foreign country, where you don't speak the local language, you can face with something unexpected!

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Seoul: Jogyesa temple (조계사)

In the center of the bustling city of Seoul, nestled between tall buildings, the beautiful Jogyesa temple (조계사) belonging to the Jogye order of Korean Buddhism.

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Korean cuisine: Kimchi – 김치!

Whenever you sit at a table in Korea you will find yourself in front of the most common, adored and inevitable of the country's specialties: Kimchi - 김치!

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Pocket wifi: Internet always with you while you travel

A way to have Internet always with you while you are visiting a new country is the use of Pocket Wifi!

Attractions in Seoul: Cheonggyecheon Stream

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Attractions in Seoul: Cheonggyecheon Stream

Cheonggyecheon - 청계천, is a stream that runs for 11km in the center of Seoul, the modern recreational space along its banks is a good way to find relax for a while during your visit of the capital of South Korea.

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Noraebang – 노래방. Korean Karaoke!

Karaoke was an Asian phenomenon that I had little interest in, until I landed in South Korea, where it is known as noraebang - 노래방.

Chimaek – Korean style chicken and beer!

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Chimaek – Korean style chicken and beer!

Chimaek, the Korean specialty that became super popular after the 2002 Japan-Korea World Cup, find out what it is!

T-Money, the rechargeable card for public transport in Korea

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T-Money, the rechargeable card for public transport in Korea

I have found that using the T-Money Card is really convenient, both economically and practically, especially when taking transports. I recommend buying it if you decide to come to South Korea!

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Top 10 things to do in Seoul +1

10 + 1 things to do in Seoul, a super modern capital that still maintains its traditional and unique charm, the city has a lot to offer to its visitors!

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5 capitals of Asia that I recommend you!

5 capitals of Asian countries where I lived, in each of them, for several months: I will try in this article to convey what impressed me the most and what can be expected from the various cities!

Hongeo – 홍어 The Korean fermented fish ;x

Hongeo: the stinky korean fish

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Hongeo – 홍어 The Korean fermented fish ;x

When my Korean friend asked me to eat this specialty of his beautiful Asian peninsula, I didn't know what was ahead of us...

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Dak Galbi – 닭갈비

Check out this recipe born in the city of Chuncheon after the war, how to eat it and how it is cooked!

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Rebel music in Hongdae

A Korean band in concert in Hongdae during a super cold January night in Seoul and the desire of free music / life

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전 Jeon, the Korean pancakes.

Delicious traditional Korean pancakes, perfect for all tastes! When and how to eat them ...!

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Haenyeo, the sea women from Jeju

The most interesting and strongest community of women I have ever met, the Korean divers who fish in the seas of Jeju Island.

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Korean delights: Samgyeopsal (삼겹살)!

Samgyeopsal, pork delight from the Korean culinary tradition. Find out what it is and how to eat it!

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Korean Food: Gimbap (김밥)!

One of the first specialties I tasted in Seoul was the Gimbap, rice rolled in a dried seaweed sheets filled with delicious and colorful ingredients!

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South Korea Photos

South Korea is a country to be discovered! Modern and charming with several natural wonders, especially for mountain landscapes. Seoul – Busan – Jeju – Ulsan – Jeonju – Bulguksa – Gyeongju and much more!