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Korea & Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) Details 2021

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The recently announced Korea & Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) is due to begin on November 15th, 2021, allowing quarantine-free travel between Singapore and South Korea for tourists and other travellers.

After months of restricted travel, this is a welcome first step towards a return to normal air travel. However, there are still a number of restrictions in place and rules that must be followed to be able to enjoy quarantine-free travel on the Korea & Singapore VTL.

Where To See Autumn Leaves In Korea: 20 Fall Foliage Spots

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Seeing autumn leaves in Korea is an absolute must. Dazzling reds, burning oranges, rich golds, and lush greens paint the forests and mountains of Korea’s countryside in waves of splendour that shouldn’t be missed.

Not only does the Korean countryside come alive with fall foliage, parks, palaces, fortresses, and other city sights display resplendent views of autumn beauty and provide the perfect backdrop for memorable photos.

10 Things To Do In Buyeo: UNESCO World Heritage City

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Want to get out of the big Korean cities and see more cultural, historic, and natural sights that will entertain and educate? Then you should check out all the interesting things to do in Buyeo, a UNESCO World Heritage City located in western Korea.

Buyeo was the capital city of the Baekje Kingdom, which ended when invaded by the Silla Kingdom in the 7th Century. Like Gyeongju, the capital of the Silla Kingdom, there are ancient temples, fortresses, shrines, and other monuments to explore.

How To Survive Summer In Seoul: 10 Tips To Stay Cool

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Want to know the best ways to survive summer in Seoul and stay cool during the sweaty, sunny days? Then check out these 10 top tips to keep you cool.

These tips will help whether you’re spending summer in Seoul as a tourist or you live there and want some ideas to help stay sane when the summer heat kicks in.

There’s a bunch of great places to check out, ways to stay cool, and other travel tips for surviving the most difficult of Korea’s seasons.

Do I Need To Learn Korean To Live In Korea?

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If you’re planning to make the excellent choice to move to Korea one day, then you’ve probably asked yourself this question. Do you actually need to actually learn Korean to live in Korea? Can you survive day-to-day without being able to speak what is, arguably, a very different language to many other languages in the world.

20 Cool Summer Activities In Korea Everyone Can Enjoy

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Not sure if you want to spend summer in Korea as a traveller? Looking for ways to spend days out (or in) during the hot Korean summer? Then this list of 20 cool summer activities in Korea will help you decide if you should travel and what you can do during Korea’s hottest season.

Although summer in Korea lacks the cooler days of spring or autumn, or the snowy sights of winter, there’s an abundance of natural beauty, sandy beaches, fun attractions, and night-time activities just waiting to be checked out.

Getting The AstraZeneca Vaccine In Korea: My Experience

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Welcome to the first installment of a new series of shorter articles I’m writing about life in Korea. This article is all about my experience getting the AstraZeneca Vaccine in Korea, describing the highs and (mostly lows) of the vaccine process and effects, and my motivation for getting vaccinated early.

If you’re in Korea and want to know how to get vaccinated now, then there’s some useful info about getting the vaccine ahead of schedule. I’ll also go through my own experience step by step, including the recovery process.