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    Discover Dalbang / Wolbang Short-Term Rentals in Korea

    July 22, 2024 /

    Looking for short-term rentals in South Korea? Maybe you want to ski for the season, spend a month at your favorite beach, or need a place to stay between work contracts. Consider renting a dalbangs (달방) / wolbang (월방) (these terms literally translate to monthly rental). You can rent a hotel, pension, or apartment for a short time with a less intense deposit than a regular apartment. About dalbangs (달방) / wolbang (월방) Dalbangs (달방) / wolbang (월방) exist as a popular type of monthly, short-term rentals in South Korea.…

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    20 Top Swimming Beaches in South Korea

    June 25, 2022 /

    Do you love the beach? Then grab your best summer or winter beach wear and visit the 20 Top Swimming Beaches in South Korea! About Beaches in South Korea Since Korea exists on a peninsula, we are surrounded by stunning beaches on three sides. On the west coast, Korea is known for long, shallow beaches which may have low or no waves. On the east coast, Korean beaches may have bigger waves, quick drop-off, and stunning turquoise waters. Whereas, in the south, Korean beaches may be rockier and offer pleasant…

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    6 Best Gangneung Beaches

    May 28, 2022 /

    If you love long beaches with aqua water playing with the sand, you’ve found the city for you. Then, this list of 6 best Gangneung beaches offers a little something for everyone. About Gangneung Honestly, you can straight skip this part if you have read my other blogs on Gangneung. We always include a quick blurb about the location in our South of Seoul blogs. However, if you haven’t read the other posts, just keep reading. Gangneung sits on the edge of Gangwondo on the east coast of South Korea.…

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    Our Best Mallipo Beach Day Itinerary

    November 29, 2021 /

    The best Mallipo beach day itinerary. Perfect for folks living in Pyeongtaek. Don't forget to enjoy the beach this summer.

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    What You Should Know About Mallipo Beach

    November 29, 2021 /

    What to know more about Mallipo Beach? The blog article takes a deep dive into visiting one of South Korea’s best west coast beaches. About Swimming Season in Korea The official ‘Swimming Season’ in South Korea is from about mid-July to sometime in August. Swimming Season is when beaches are at their height of popularity. Popular and rural Korean beaches are filled with visitors, lifeguards, public showers, activities, and all the businesses are open and supporting visitors. It’s beach party time. During ‘Swimming Season’ your activities will be restricted to…

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    5 Taean Beaches for Summer

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    Taean Beaches

    If you love the beach life even when it’s not Hawaii, you will LOVE Korea. Taean-gun is filled with fun beaches for exploring. You don’t want to miss out on a day eating out and exploring this area. About the west coast beaches in South Korea The west coast of Korea is known for shallow waters, minimal to no waves, expansive sand, digging for shellfish, and a relaxed atmosphere. This isn’t Hawaii or Mexico and they aren’t trying to be. Korea has a beach vibe all its own. A few…

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    5 East Coast Beaches to Try

    April 22, 2021 /

    Visiting these 5 beaches in Gangwon-do will cause you to develop an East Sea addiction. Go as soon as you can. Pack up the car, or buy those tickets, and head for some summer fun on the east coast of Korea. Gangwon-do is where I go to feel at home. Coming from Alaska and Washington State, I love mountains, rivers, and the sea. When I can get these things all in one place I’m at peace and remarkably happy. Since Gangwon-do has copious amounts of all these things, the province…

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