Korea: Why We Love It

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.com.  Please follow, rate and review this weekly travel podcast!

Chapters

• 1:31 Where and what is Korea --North and South
• 2:10 Brief history of Korea
• 2:58 In and around Seoul
• 7:59 Busan
• 9:14 Special island
• 9:50 National Park
• 10:15 DMZ
• 11:55 Korean foods, from kimchi to black pork
• 14:08 Lodging from modern to traditional
• 15:54 Korean customs
• 16:56 Lea's memory of the blizzard
• 17:57 Patrice's memory of the mermaids