Gongju National Museum: Peer Inside Ancient Tombs
The Gongju National Museum is one of the museums that I enjoyed the most in Korea so far. It displays many stories and artifacts of the area that I live…
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Traditional Korean Funeral Practices: Burial Mounds Pt 2
Traditional Korean funeral practice has its own unique features and history. In part 1, we discussed the theory, religion, and philosophy of Korean peninsula. However, today I want to tell…
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Gukbap: Korean Food to Warm Up Your Soul
Gukbap (국밥) is a Korean dish that is incredibly tasty and simple. With many variations, each restaurant has its own recipe, always maintaining the same basic formula- rice in soup.…
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Tomb of King Muryeong
The tomb of King Muryeong (무령왕릉) for a long time was a mystery that thrilled many historians. Found officially in the city of Gongju, the tomb of King Muryeong explains…
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Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress
Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress is one of the main attractions in this ancient city which was once the capital of the Kingdom of Baekje. This UNESCO World Heritage site has been…
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1st Annual Yugu Saekdong Hydrangea Festival in Gongju
The 1st Yugu Saekdong Hydrangea Festival in Gongju will be held June 17-19th and will include hands-on experiences & tons of photo opportunities.
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Baming Donut: Best Donuts in Gongju
Baming Donut sells the best donuts in Gongju. They offer some amazing local flavors packed into a delicious modern treat that you can enjoy at a beautiful natural-wood hanok in…
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Werebear of Gomanaru Pine Forest
So, You’ve probably heard of werewolves, right? Well, Korea has werebears and they live in Gomanaru Pine Forest. Here, in this magical forest, an ancient and tragic love story took…
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Pt. 2 Hiking the Dragon Chicken Mountain
This is part 2 of my adventures hiking Dragon Chicken (Gyeryong) Mountain. To read part one, Click Here. In part 1, I talked about the challenges we faced at the…
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Hiking the Dragon Chicken Mountain Pt.1
When you live here in Korea, you will definitely get used to seeing mountains everywhere you go. That is because about 70% of the country is made up of mountains…
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Marron Village “Chestnut Village” Bakery in Gongju
Just like many towns in South Korea that have their local delicacies, Gongju, located in South Chungcheong Province, is well-known for its delectable chestnuts. Also, the city produces a variety…
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Pasta Cucina: Italian Food in Gongju
If you are a big fan of Italian food, then Pasta Cucina(파스타쿠치나) is a restaurant you must visit in Gongju! In this place, you will be able to satisfy your…
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De-stress in a Coin Karaoke (노래방)!
Get your microphone ready, we are about to de-stress in a Coin Karaoke (코인 노래방)! Doing karaoke Or Noraebang (노래방) is indeed one of the most popular methods to chill,…
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Gyeryongsan Waterside Pension
‘Gyeryongsan Waterside Pension’ with clean air, green valleys and natural scenery! The restful ‘Gyeryongsan Waterside Pension’ located in Hakbong-ri, Banpo-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungnam. This Pension is the ideal healing spot for…
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Rice Flower – A Homegrown Gourmet Restaurant at the foot of Gyeryongsan
If you happen to go to Chungcheongnam-do (Chungnam) area, specifically in Nonsan or Gongju, and you are looking for a place to eat, try to dine at Rice Flower (밥꽃하나피었네)…
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