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Aussies are packing their bags for Japan like never before.
Nearly 1 million Australians visited Japan last year, marking a 50 per cent increase in visitor numbers, according to Australian National University’s Australia-Japanese Research Centre.
I recently travelled to Osaka, and I can confirm I saw Aussies at every corner. It’s not a bad thing, but it does take you out of the “foreign escape” mindset.
So, imagine getting everything you love about Japan, but with streets that pulse with style, energy, and endless discoveries – this doesn’t even begin to describe South Korea.
Listen: Sarah Holloway chats about her trip to Seoul, South Korea. Post continues below.
If Japan is the admirable eldest sibling, South Korea is the cool younger sibling.
I’ve been to South Korea three times, including earlier this year. I’ve done all the tourist hotspots, but also discovered the hidden gems that aren’t as well known.
Here, all the buzzy places and and less-popular treasures you definitely need to add to your South Korea itinerary.
A quick escape, brimming with personality.
An overarching view from our hotel. Image: Mikaela Felias.
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