Asia
South Korea
Palaces and street food in the north, beaches and volcanoes in the south.
South Korea is compact, fast and hugely underrated. High-speed rail puts Seoul, Busan and everything between within a few hours of each other, and the country pairs naturally with Japan on a longer trip.
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