Places I Remember with Lea Lane

Korea: Why We Love It

October 05, 2021 Patrice Henry, with The Korea Tourism Organization, shares surprising delights of Korea -- beyond Seoul. Season 1 Episode 36
Places I Remember with Lea Lane
Korea: Why We Love It
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Patrice Henry, with The Korea Tourism Organization, shares her travel experiences and memories of Korea with Lea.

They talk a bit about the geography and history of the Korean peninsula, and then go on to the wonders of Seoul and of the areas outside the capital, including Busan and several of the islands, including national parks.

We go on to discuss the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea, and then the delights of Korean food, lodging and customs.

The episode ends with special memories of Korea from both Lea and Patrice.
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 Patrice Henry is marketing manager, Korea Tourism Organization New York Office.
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Podcast host Lea Lane blogs at forbes.com, has traveled to over 100 countries, written nine books, including Places I Remember, and contributed to guidebooks. She's @lealane on Twitter; Travelea on Insta; on  Facebook, it's Places I Remember by Lea Lane. Website: placesirememberlealane.comPlease follow, rate and review this weekly travel podcast!

Where and what is Korea --North and South
Brief history of Korea
In and around Seoul
Busan
Special island
National Park
Korean foods, from kimchi to black pork
Lodging from modern to traditional
Korean customs
Lea's memory of the blizzard
Patrice's memory of the mermaids