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Travelscope/Winter 2017 Page 10 Spotlight on South Korea One year from now, South Korea will host the 2018 Winter Olympics, February 9 – 25, 2018, in Pyeongchang, 110 miles east of Seoul. The perfect excuse to experience all this fascinating country (about the size of Indiana) has to offer. The Olympics will focus on the Alpensia Ski Resort and surroundings in the Taebaek Mountains, popular for yearround recreation including hiking, biking and camping. But it’s just the beginning. From ancient to modern, mountains to beaches – and delicious cuisine everywhere – South Korea has something for everyone. Soothe your soul at myriad Buddhist temples. Breathe in the scent of incense and listen as the monks beat out their chants on wooden moktaks at 1,200-year-old Jogyesa Temple in Seoul; Naksansa Temple, clinging to a sea cliff in Gangwon-do, and Haeinsa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enshrining 8,000 ancient Tripitaka Koreana Printing Woodblocks. Chronical the rise and fall of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) in Seoul at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace and the Jongmyo Shrine. If you have time for only one Seoul attraction, make it the N Seoul Tower. Rising 1,574 feet above sea level in Namsan Park, the views are spectacular day and night. Two hours from Seoul, view the traditional hanok houses and the Jeonjuhyanggyo Confucian School in historic Jeonju. Then dine on bibimbap (mixed rice with meat and veggies) and kongnamul gukbap (bean sprout and rice soup), both of which originated in Jeonju. Natural beauty is all around – along with creative ways to see it. Try rail biking, which uses bicycles and railroads specially built for sightseeing. In the Gangchon Rail Park, near Seoul, you can rail bike through forests, tunnels and beside the Bukhangang River. Walk through the dense Juknokwon Bamboo Garden, 200 miles outside Seoul. Afterward sip jungnocha tea, made from tea leaves growing among the bamboo. Savor South Korea’s green tea traditions in the country’s largest green tea producing regions: Hadong in Gyeongsangnam-do and Boseong in Jeollanam-do. Visit Hadong for the Green Tea Experience, which details the region’s 1,200-year tea history; and Boseong for beautiful tea plantation views and the Tea Museum of Korea. * VisitKorea.or.kr (Watch Joseph’s South Korea shows airing now on public television stations throughout the U.S. and Canada.)
Travelscope/Winter 2017 Page 11 Book Marks DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Cuba by Barbara Beckley Now that Cuba is welcoming U.S. travelers in large numbers, it’s time to crack open the guide books and plan your trip! DK Eyewitness Travel Guide to Cuba is an excellent source of everything you need to know, with 825 photos, 20 illustrations and 60 detailed maps that cover this island nation from end to end. * * Throughout its 328 pages, you’ll learn about Cuba’s unique history, pristine beaches, vintage cars and strong cultural traditions of music and salsa. You’ll discover how to delve beneath its dazzling surface to experience Cuba’s extensive arts scene and bold architecture, escape to the beautiful mountain ranges and enjoy exceptional meals in its backstreets. To make planning easy, DK’s Cuba guide is extremely user-friendly. You’ll find detailed itineraries and “don’t-miss” destination highlights at a glance; illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights; floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums, guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do and places to eat, drink and shop by area. It also has area maps marked with sights and hotel and restaurants listings that highlight the authors’ DK Choice special recommendations. And you’ll find insights into Cuba’s history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. Turn to page 78 and the “Havana Area by Area” chapter and you’ll learn about the Plaza de San Francisco and the Museo del Ron, which highlights Havana Club, the most famous brand of Cuban rum. A sidebar explains all the types of Cuban rum. The “Flavours of Cuba” chapter, on page 266, begins with an overview of Cuba’s farmers’ markets, with bright color photos and explanations of mouthwatering national dishes like Moros y Cristianos (black beans and rice), filete de pescado grille and Ajiaco, a hearty stew (that dates from the 1500s) of local veggies including plantain, corn, Cuban boniato (sweet potato), yuca and taro simmered to perfection with beef, pork, chicken and herbs. Find the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Cuba at DK.com.
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