[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

Published on 2018/01/07

South Korea has a poop cafe, Korean Air's economy class is still among the best in the world, Channel News Asia looks at the prospect of increased winter sports tourism after the upcoming Winter Games, and Paul B (and his mom) give us a splendid and snappy overview of Korea's geography and culture.

"South Korea's Poop Cafe and Every Other Bizarre Restaurant Around the World"

Over the past decade or so South Korea has seen a significant boom in the number cafes around its major metropolitan hubs. Big brand chains have definitely made their impact felt, but the rise of these more recognisable cafes has also led to a flourishing of smaller, independent boutique cafes, some of which border on the bizarre. In this post on Cheat Sheet, writer Julie Peirano lists some of the world's strangest restaurants and cafes, including one in South Korea that, yes, is poop-themed: "The poop emoji is certainly enjoying its 15 minute, and never has it been more evident than inside The Poop Cafe".

...READ ON CHEAT SHEET

"[Graphic News] Korean airlines' economy-class food, seats top 5 in world"

If you're planning a trip to or around South Korea, you won't do much better than the country's national carrier, Korean Air. The airline was recently placed in the top five in terms of the quality of its economy-class seats. The results were based on the feedback of over 19.87 million travellers and "considered factors such as boarding procedures, the quality of service and the comfort of seats". Come on over in style and comfort!

...READ ON THE KOREA HERALD

"Can the Winter Olympics benefit snow sports tourism in South Korea?"

The Winter Games in Pyeongchang are just around the corner, but while the country prepares for an influx of curious and keen travellers from all around the globe, many are asking whether the event will help to bolster the country's winter sports tourism, now and after the big event. "We hope that our country's investment into growing winter sports will help attract locals and international visitors to South Korea".

...READ ON CHANNEL NEWS ASIA

"Geography Now! SOUTH KOREA (ROK)"

Paul B. (aka Barby) is the host of Geography Now, an engaging web series that teaches us about the geography of various countries. In this recent episode, Paul, who is half Korean himself, gives us a quick look (with the help of his mom) at the geography of the Land of the Morning Calm. This 18-minute video on YouTube is light and humorous, but most importantly, it's very informative and snappy to a fault. If you've ever looked at a map of Korea and wondered, or your generally curious about K-culture and history, this is the video for you!

...WATCH ON YOUTUBE