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\"KoreaI know for sure that not many of you, my dear readers, have visited Korea. It\u2019s a land less explored by tourists than its near neighbours China and Japan, but it has so much to offer the traveller. Korean history is rich and turbulent, its food unique and its culture proud.<\/p>\n

Lonely Planet presents a guide that is thoroughly researched and with the independent traveller in mind. It starts with an overview to help you make up your mind that you need to go. It\u2019s a vibrant country and Seoul, the capital, has a reputation as the city that never stops. There are late-night markets, early-morning cinemas and 24-hour baths \u2013 now that\u2019s a long bath!<\/p>\n

The Korean countryside is peppered with charming villages, temples, rice paddies and National Parks. You might find a Korean phrase book to be an advantage. It\u2019s less likely you\u2019ll find an English speaker away from the larger cities but that\u2019s part of the adventure. The whole of South Korea is small enough to fly across in an hour so you\u2019ll never be too lost.<\/p>\n

Read the \u201cDon\u2019t Leave Home Without…\u201d section before you leave. Check your socks as you\u2019ll need to take off your shoes to visit private homes, traditional restaurants and religious buildings. You don\u2019t want to let yourself down by showing your toes through holes. Practise parading naked in front of strangers so that you\u2019ll not be embarrassed when taking a communal bath.<\/p>\n

Romantic reputation<\/h4>\n

Lonely Planet has designed 5 South Korean and 1 North Korean itinerary for you. Classic Routes takes 10 days and covers 750km. This takes you from Seoul in the North to Busan in the south with a trip to the volcanic island of Ulleungdo on the way.<\/p>\n

Honeymoon Island is a 1 week, 300km trip around Jejudo. They will let you onto the island even if you are not on honeymoon but this resort has a romantic reputation. Go scuba diving and walk along beaches at sunset (aaahh), visit waterfalls and take in an amazing Chinese acrobat show.<\/p>\n

Korea is a conservative country and women can sometimes find themselves in difficulties. The advice here is the same as for most destinations: dress in a modest fashion, act with dignity and wear a big hat if you have blonde hair \u2013 men might ask if you are a Russian prostitute! People are, on the whole, pleasant so don\u2019t be put off.<\/p>\n

Korea \u2013 Lonely Planet is a guide that will steer you away from problems but will give you sufficient advice for you to be able to plan your ideal trip and to take advantage of all that Korea has to offer. It\u2019s not quite China and it\u2019s not quite Japan but it\u2019s very definitely a Korea in its own right.<\/p>\n

Korea
\nPublished by: Lonely Planet
\nPrice: \u00a315.99
\nISBN 978-1-74104-558-1<\/p>\n

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Read reviews of other Lonely Planet guides here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Travel guidebook review by Chrissie Walker \u00a9 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

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