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How To Choose a DMZ TourThere’s an ideal DMZ tour for every traveler, and this guide is here to help you find yours.Read more

David Johnston6 min read

A visitor snaps a photo at the DMZ on the border between North and South Korea.

Seoul Do’s and Don’ts: 10 Unwritten Rules That Every Seoulite KnowsStroll through Seoul like a local with these essential do's and don’ts for your next trip. Read more

Laurel Steele5 min read

Tourists and residents walking in downtown Seoul.

Visiting Seoul for the First Time? Here's What to See and DoThe Korean capital has something for everyone, from historic palaces to eclectic flavors.Read more

Laurel Steele5 min read

9 Best Picture Nominee Filming Locations That You Can Actually VisitLooking for the Oscars Best Picture filming locations? Here are some of the top destinations in cinema history. Read more

David Johnston7 min read

The red cliffs and desert of Wadi Rum in Jordan.

8 Weird and Wonderful Museums Around the WorldDiscover unexpected exhibits in these weird museums. Read more

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An exhibit at the Viktor Wynd’s Museum of Curiosities London.

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Sleek, sharp, and achingly chic, South Korea’s capital Seoul packs a punch when it comes to culture, district by district. The Myeongdong shopping district and its hundreds of stores bustles with energy. Cosmopolitan Itaewon rings out with a multitude of languages. Seoul’s elite rub shoulders in Gangwan. And, traditional Korean culture thrives among the markets and classic architecture of Namdaemun.

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