With the exorbitant prices often associated with a north woods adventure outside of the continental United States, those interested in exploring a truly remote wilderness might feel it’s out of their financial reach. Private bush plane charters, expedition level supply stocking and monthlong excursions just aren’t in most travel budgets.An affordable and awe-inspiring alternative exists in Lake of the Woods, a massive body of water bordering the state of Minnesota as well as the Canadian provinc

ROME (AP) ― A new amusement park outside Rome celebrates the world of cinema, taking visitors back to the golden age of Italian film production when the Rome-based Cinecitta Studios ― still in operation ― were known as the “Hollywood on the Tiber.” “Here, the idea is that people will also enter not only sets, but the confusion of a place where we are shooting a movie. Everything will be illusion,” said Emmanuel Gout, president of Cinecitta Parks. “The visitor will become a protagonist for a day,

Oido’s grilled shellfish draw subway riders to mudflats of Gyeonggi Province

In celebration of 25 years, Lotte World Adventure theme park is holding its special “Let’s Dream” nightly parade, the world’s first multimedia show and parade. The parade took approximately two years to organize and produce, and the newly launched, highly technical and LED light-filled character floats look as though they came straight out of a child’s dream. With an investment of around 15 billion won ($14.58 million), Lotte World Adventure organizers said they pulled out all the stops for its

A suite in Mayplace Seoul Dongdaemun (Mayplace Seoul Dongdaemun)The Mayfield Hotel and Resort opened its first business hotel Mayplace in Dongdaemun, Seoul on Thursday.Mayplace is located within walking distance to major tourist spots in the capital such as Changgyeonggung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine. It’s also close to the shopping districts of Dongdaemun, Myeongdong and Insa-dong. “The location, outstanding service and reasonable price make the hotel an attractive accommodation option for both l

Douglas Nickson makes lists of goals. Lots and lots of lists.Then, unlike you and me, he accomplishes them.Eighteen years ago, he was financially busted ― bankrupt. He had just gone through an emotional divorce.Nickson decided it was time to pull himself out of “my own Dark Ages.”He gathered a bunch of magazines and travel brochures with photos of landmarks around the world: Buckingham Palace. The Eiffel Tower. The Great Pyramid in Egypt.He cut out the pictures and glued them on 2-by-4-foot card

Korea has unveiled a new tourism slogan that highlights the nation as a trendy and cutting-edge travel destination. The Korea Tourism Organization announced on Tuesday the new tagline “Imagine your Korea” to replace the short-lived slogans “Dynamic Korea” and “Sparkling Korea.” While the former slogans stressed the nation’s economic and cultural dynamism, the new motto focuses on cultural appeals to foreigners. “Korea has a lot for foreign tourists to discover. Korea has changed from a cheap tou

Late July and early August peak vacation time; government encouraging holidaying at other times

Koreans’ most beloved summer destination boasts scenic beaches and mountain trails

Travel-themed cafes grow popular among vacationers, urbanites