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A Seoul kind of feeling... the bright lights of Sinchon, Seoul.

The next Japan: The hot new destination Aussies are flocking to

The number of Australians flocking to this exciting Asian country has surged 35 per cent compared to before the pandemic.

  • by Chris Tharp
On the bullet train from Seoul to Busan.
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Train journeys

First class is a bargain on this modern bullet train

If you’re a fan of Japan’s bullet trains, you’ll love exploring South Korea on board its version.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Korean Air is one of the few airlines flying the 747-8, the last jumbo jet developed by Boeing.
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Airline reviews

Airline review: Rare jumbo jet’s economy class feels more like premium

I can’t remember the last time I wanted a flight in economy to last a bit longer.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Wendy and Stuart Rattray get a reminder of Italy while walking in Melbourne. The pair are among more than 300,000 Australian residents who visited Italy in the 12 months up to February this year.

Airfares dropping as Aussies flock overseas to surprising destinations

The number of Australians travelling overseas has surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, with some surprising countries experiencing booms in Aussie visitors.

  • by Sue Williams
Monk Jeong Kwan leads a cooking demonstration in South Korea.

A Netflix-famous monk is taking on a nation of meat lovers

Can meatless menus work in a country known for bulgogi beef and fried chicken? Jeong Kwan, a Seon Buddhist nun and chef, thinks so.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
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Kimchi - from South Korea to the world.

This now-global food is one of the world’s greatest side dishes

It’s a huge honour for a country to create a food that goes global and this one is good for you too.

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