Yates Story
Ever thought of growing a little bit of Korea in your backyard? Not many people realize that Korea is home to some of the world's best Camellia varieties and most of them are commonly available through garden centres in species of varieties that ... [... more]
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Competition
The Garden Gurus, Korea Tourism, Lotte Travel and Asiana Airlines are giving you the chance to win you're a trip for two to Korea's top holiday spot, the subtropical island paradise of Jeju Island. The trip includes 3 nights deluxe accommodation ... [... more]
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Day 4 - Ginseng Plantation
According to an old official record, the governor of Punggi collected Sansam (Wild Ginseng) seeds from Mt. Sobaeksan and cultivated it in Punggi in 1541, which was the first Insam (cultivated Ginseng) of its kind in Korea.After that, the Punggi ... [... more]
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Day 7 - Busan Jagalchi Fish Market
Jagalchi Fish Market is the largest in South Korea and is famous for its fresh fish. Its name originates from the neighboring village which holds a distinctly unique accent. It is worth while getting there early in the morning to watch the ... [... more]
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Travel Package
You can save a 10% discount off the total amount of any trip to South Korea for a mind blowing holiday if you make your booking through Lotte Travel before the 26th of January and mention the Gurus. Visit www.lottetravel.com.au for full travel ... [... more]
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Day 8 - KTX Train
Opened in April 2004, the Korean Train Express, or KTX as it is more commonly know, has put Korea into the ranks of France, Japan, Germany and Spain. This super high-speed operates around 300 Km per hour, cutting travel time almost in half, ... [... more]
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Jeju Island Tour Guide
Whilst we were in Korea , we had fantastic guides supplied by Korea Tourism Organisation. With their help our time in this beautiful country was made even more enjoyable. We would like to pass on our Jeju Island tour guide's information as she is ... [... more]
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Heart and Seoul
In the heart of ultra modern, bustling Seoul you can find an incredible historical site. It is called Changdeokgung Palace and was created by a Josean King in the 14th century. The dynasty ruled Korea for over 7 centuries finishing in 1910 and ... [... more]
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Day 6 - Tumili Tombs
Gyeongju is a city in Korea that is steeped in history, in fact with such a large number of National Treasures declared within its borders, it is considered by the locals as a museum without walls. One of the first things you notice here is the ... [... more]
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and Neville
Trevor and Neville are in the intriguing and exciting country of South Korea . The Garden Gurus take a journey through the fascinating country that is about to become an Australian holiday hotspot. You will be inspired to visit South Korea before ... [... more]
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Korean Garden Centre
There is nothing better than getting into your local garden centre and finding a whole heap of inspirational plants. Trevor was delighted to find a garden centre on the side of a busy road in central Korea . It is a great big garden centre packed ... [... more]
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Jejudo
With camera in hand, Ben visits Jejudo, known as the island of Gods! Thursday, November 28, 2002 With camera in hand, Ben visits Jejudo, known as the island of Gods! Jeju-do, also known as Island of the Gods, is off the tip of South Korea. Don't ... [... more]
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