BONGHWA, ANDONG, North Gyeongsang Province ― A group of foreign envoys traveled to Korea’s countryside last weekend, discovering the country’s unexplored treasures, while taking a break from their industrious diplomatic duties. The “2015 V-Tour for Ambassadors and Foreign Correspondents” took a trip to Bonghwa County and Andong, North Gyeongsang Province. The two-day trip from June 26-27 was organized by the Herald Corp. and supported by the North Gyongsang Province Tourism Corporation, Bonghwa

BALI, BANDUNG, Indonesia ― From the crystal-colored waters of a volcanic mountaintop in West Java to the soft sands of Bali’s beaches, two Indonesian tourist destinations offer visitors a chance to escape the day-to-day hassle of urban life at lower-than-expected prices.Stepping into the airport of Bandung, the capital of West Java, Indonesia, visitors will be greeted by swarming traffic, humid air, and streets filled with motorcycles ― the choice of transportation for many locals.But at the cit

Art, cafes, shops, ambience attract young people

Hotel Luxury (Gangnam) -- Imperial Palace Seoul

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Documentary producer-turned adventurer sails around the world solo, non-stop

AirAsia offers early-bird discountAirAsia, Malaysia’s budget airline, will offer special discounts to those seeking to plan their autumn and winter travel vacations early.The airliner’s “Early Bird” program will enable travelers to take advantage of its discount when going to international destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Manila from Korea’s Incheon between Oct. 1 this year and Feb. 14, 2015. The program also includes special offers for flights from Incheon and Busan in Korea to Sy

Live music at Park Hyatt BusanPark Hyatt Busan’s Living Room Bar is presenting a series of exciting music performances from jazz band BigFace. The band features a range of diverse instruments such as the piano, saxophone, drums and trumpet, and vocals. Mondays will feature swing music; Tuesdays, a trio of piano, bass and vocals; Wednesdays, contemporary jazz renditions of early Bach and more; Thursdays, soft and romantic music; and on Fridays, Latin jazz. Saturdays will see an exhilarating perfo

Bangsan Market in Jung-gu, Seoul ― just 6-7 minutes walk west from the renowned Dongdaemun Market ― may look like another traditional Korean market that sells all sorts of food and household accessories and products from the outset.But as visitors walk toward the entrance of Bangsan Market, they will immediately feel and notice a difference on the street as they pass by specialty stores that sell faucets, wallpaper and lighting equipment mostly for businesses.Walk a little more and step inside B

Train ride to Korean rural regionsKorail is offering train tour packages to city slickers seeking to get away from their city lives and travel to rural areas to experience their food and farming culture this month.In partnership with government agencies such as the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Rural Development Administration, Korail’s “Rail Green” train tour will enable travelers to visit traditional farming villages.The train will take them to places such as Gwangyan

Old Chinese town offers stunning scenery of Li River and karst mountain peaks

ULJIN COUNTY, North Gyeongsang Province ― Roughly a four-hour drive from the bustling city center of Seoul lies the peaceful, coastal county of Uljin, North Gyeongsang Province.Known to locals as the snow crab capital of the peninsula, the area has a well-established reputation of having some of the freshest and most affordable raw fish restaurants in the country. However, aside from its delectable sashimi selection, Uljin is also an ideal blend of coast side splendor and vast mountain ranges ―

Caribbean Bay to unveil ‘Mega Storm’ Caribbean Bay, the world’s largest indoor/outdoor water park, is getting set to introduce the world’s largest funnel water slide -- Mega Storm.The new attraction is only the second of its kind in the world, following Yas Waterworld’s Dawwama ride in Abu Dhabi. Caribbean Bay’s Mega Storm measures 355 meters, roughly 1.5 times bigger than the Dawwama. The large-scale inner tube waterslide will take riders through an exhilarating series of heart-stopping quick d

Summer Splash  at Grand Hyatt IncheonGrand Hyatt Incheon has launched its new “Grand Summer Splash Package,” available from July 17 to Aug. 31. Guests who book the package before July 7 will enjoy a 55,000 won ($50) discount. The package‘s “Fun” option, priced at 235,000 won, includes a one-night stay, breakfast for two, free access to the Grand Play World program and a souvenir. Guests can also enjoy the hotel’s three swimming pools, complimentary access to the fitness center and a free shuttle