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How Many Countries in East Asia? Everything You Need to Know.

How Many Countries in East Asia? Everything You Need to Know.

by Richard Collett | May 7, 2024 | Borders, Travel Guides

From China and Japan to South Korea and North Korea, there are six countries in East Asia (including Taiwan); here’s everything you need to know! During my first university summer break I had the unique opportunity to visit China. I was tasked with teaching...
Travelling The Path Of Korea’s War Torn Past

Travelling The Path Of Korea’s War Torn Past

by Richard Collett | Mar 26, 2018 | GUEST POST, South Korea

Travelling the path of Korea’s war torn past Today’s guest post by Scott Whitaker of Verramente takes us on an historical journey through Korea as he traces the war torn relics of the peninsular’s long and conflict shadowed history in...
Photos From The Road: The Streets of Seoul

Photos From The Road: The Streets of Seoul

by Richard Collett | Mar 2, 2017 | PHOTOS FROM THE ROAD, South Korea

The Streets of Seoul Last Autumn I travelled to Seoul, the huge metropolis that is the capital of South Korea. The streets were cold but alive with the colours of the fall season as the trees shed their leaves in shades of red, brown and gold. It’s the best time...

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