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Almaty vs Tashkent: Which Is Better for a First Trip?Astana Airport (NQZ) to the CityHow Many Days in Atlanta? A 3-Night, 4-Day RouteA Civil Rights Heritage Day in AtlantaAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to the CityAtlanta vs Dallas: Which Is Better for a First Trip?Bali in 3 Nature Days: Volcano, Rice Terraces, CliffsBangkok at Year-End: Weather, Events and ChecklistBohol-Panglao Airport (TAG) to Alona & TownBoston vs New York City: Which Should You Pick?Yeongdo half-day: Taejongdae and Huinnyeoul VillageCancún Airport (CUN) to the CityA slow day in old Chengdu: Du Fu, Wenshu and teaDa Lat vs Nha Trang: Cool Highlands or the Beach?How Many Days in Dallas? A 2-Night, 3-Day RouteDFW Airport to Downtown DallasFort Worth Stockyards Day Trip from DallasIndira Gandhi Airport (DEL) to the CityGangneung's coast in a day: Jeongdongjin and JumunjinGuilin Liangjiang Airport (KWL) to the CityYangdong Village half-day: Gyeongju's UNESCO villageHaikou vs Sanya: which to choose for a first trip?Getting to Hakodate from CTS or HKD AirportHarbin Taiping Airport (HRB) to the CityHong Kong over New Year: weather, packing, holidaysHualien vs Taichung: Which Should You Choose?Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Interlaken by TrainJeju's South Coast in Half a Day: Daepo and CheonjiyeonKobe in Winter: Arima Onsen and Rokko Night ViewsKobe vs Osaka — Which Should You Visit First?Kuala Lumpur over Christmas and New Year: trip prepKumamoto in Winter: Kurokawa Onsen, Aso and the CastleLas Vegas vs Los Angeles: Which Should You Choose?Manila vs Cebu: Which for a First Philippines Trip?Winter in Matsuyama: How to Prep a Dogo Onsen TripMelbourne vs Brisbane: Which Suits Your First Trip?A Walking Day in Old Nagasaki: Megane Bridge to DejimaNagasaki vs Kagoshima: Which Is Best for a First Trip?Nagoya in One Day: Atsuta Shrine, Osu Kannon and FoodNiigata vs Sendai: Which Should You Choose?Ninh Binh vs Ha Long Bay: Which to Pick from Hanoi?Winter in Otaru: Snow Light Path, Icy Streets, OnsenPattaya vs Phuket: Which Thai Beach Trip Suits You?Perth vs Sydney: Which Suits Your First Trip?Phnom Penh vs Siem Reap: which to choose first?How Many Days in Saga? A 2-Night, 3-Day RouteKyushu Saga Airport (HSG) to Saga CitySaga Hot Springs and Porcelain: A 1-Night RouteSaga vs Fukuoka: Which for a First Kyushu Trip?Samarkand in 2 days: a Timurid monuments routeSamarkand Airport (SKD) to the citySendai vs Sapporo: Which for a First Trip?Yamadera day trip from Sendai, plus an evening in townBukhansan's Baegundae Hike: Routes, Transit and GearChangdeokgung Secret Garden: how to plan your visitSeoul City Wall walk: which section for a half day?Shizuoka in a Day: Tokugawa Ieyasu and Mt Fuji ViewsSingapore over Christmas and New Year: What to PrepareA Sokcho City Day Without Seoraksan: Lakes and SeaWalking the full Hwaseong Fortress wall in SuwonOne Day in Taichung: Taichung Park to a Night MarketTaichung vs Tainan: Which Should You Choose?Tainan's Anping in a day: old fort, tree house, snacksTaipei at Year-End: What to Prepare for the TripTakamatsu Airport (TAK) to the CityTashkent Airport (TAS) to the CityHansando Day Trip: Jeseungdang, Ferry and Cable CarTongyeong Mireuksan Cable Car: Closures, Fares, ViewsChinggis Khaan Airport (UBN) to the CityWattay Airport (VTE) to Downtown VientianeWarsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to the CityHow Many Days in Weihai? A 2-Night, 3-Day RouteLiugong Island in a Day: Ferry, Jiawu War MuseumYeosu old town by day: Jinnamgwan to JongpoOdongdo, Yeosu: breakwater, train and camellia trailYonago Winter Trip Prep: Kaike Onsen and Mt. DaisenCastles and Shrines from Yonago: Matsue and DaisenZhangjiajie vs Guilin: Which Should You Choose First?Haeundae on foot: the beach and Dongbaekseom's pinesGyeongpo Lake, Pavilion and Beach: a Half-Day WalkSeoraksan in a day: which trail, or the cable car?Somaemuldo Lighthouse Islet Day Trip: Ferries & TidesYeosu's Hyangiram by bus, plus Geomundo by boatBangkok temples in one day: Grand Palace to Wat ArunHoi An Overnight from Da Nang: Old Town and LanternsDragon's Back Hike and Man Mo Temple: A Hong Kong DayOsaka in 2 Days: A Short Weekend or Stopover RouteOne Day in Taipei: Palace Museum and BeitouRiding Buses Abroad: Timetables, Last Buses and FaresUsing Currency Exchange Counters Abroad: What to CheckHo Chi Minh City in December–February: weather and prepLuggage Storage and Coin Lockers: City ExamplesHow to Read a Metro Map and Use Ticket MachinesBoracay vs Bohol: Which Island for a First Trip?Ho Chi Minh City vs Bangkok: Which for a First Trip?Krabi vs Koh Samui: Which Thai Beach Trip Suits You?Langkawi vs Penang: Which Island for a First Trip?Phu Quoc vs Nha Trang: Which Suits a First Beach Trip?Bulguksa and Seokguram by bus: a Gyeongju half-dayGyeongju on foot by day: Daereungwon to the museumHallasan Hiking Prep: Summit Booking, Trails, WinterJeonju in 2 days with a night in the hanok areaSuwon Hwaseong at night: an evening fortress walkBangkok in December–February: weather, packing, planLuang Prabang in Winter: Warm Days, Cool DawnsPrepping for Manila in December–FebruaryPalawan December–February trip prep: weather and planPattaya in December–February: Weather, Packing, PlanJakarta vs Bali: Which Should You Choose First?Niigata vs Kanazawa: Which Should You Choose?Shizuoka vs Nagoya: Which for a First Trip?Tianjin vs Beijing: which should you choose first?Yonago vs Okayama: Which for a First Trip?Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to the CityNiigata Airport (KIJ) to the City CenterMt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) to the CityTianjin Binhai Airport (TSN) to the CityYonago Kitaro Airport (YGJ) to the CityHow Many Days in Jakarta? A 4-Day Route and TransportHow Many Days in Niigata? A 2-Day Route and TransportHow Many Days in Shizuoka? A 2-Day Route and TransportHow Many Days in Tianjin? A 2-Night, 3-Day RouteHow Many Days in Yonago? A 3-Day Route and Transport1 night in Beppu & Yufuin: how to plan an onsen trip?Gyeongju at night: an evening route to Donggung PalaceOahu with Kids: A 4-Day Honolulu Family PlanA Sakurajima Day from Kagoshima: How Does It Work?Nara with kids in one day: how far is it to walk?Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) Airport to the CityLisbon Airport (LIS) to the City CenterVancouver Airport (YVR) to DowntownVenice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to the CityXi'an Xianyang Airport (XIY) to the CityCebu for Lunar New Year 2027: Weather, Plan, BudgetChiang Mai for Lunar New Year 2027: Trip PrepGuam for Seollal 2027: February Weather and 4-Day PlanOkinawa over Lunar New Year 2027: February Trip PrepPhuket for Seollal 2027: Weather, Plan and BudgetAomori vs Hakodate — Which Should You Visit First?Miyazaki vs Kagoshima: Which for a First Trip?Nanjing vs Xi'an: Which Old Capital for a First Trip?Okayama vs Hiroshima: Which for a First Trip?Xiamen vs Hangzhou: Which Should You Choose?Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Central AmsterdamMadrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to the CityChubu Centrair Airport (NGO) to Nagoya CitySan Francisco Airport (SFO) to the CitySeattle-Tacoma (SEA) Airport to DowntownAomori in Winter: What Fits Into 2 Days?Nichinan Coast Day Trip from Miyazaki: Which Order?One Day on Nanjing's Purple Mountain: How to Do ItHow to Fit the Alpine Route into 3 Days in ToyamaOne Day on Gulangyu, Xiamen: Ferries, Sights, ReturnSanssouci Day Trip from Berlin: When and How?Chicago in 2 Days? A 1-Night Route and What to SkipOnly One Day in Hangzhou? A West Lake RouteOkayama in 3 days? A slow route with a Kurashiki nightDapeng Peninsula in a day: fortress, beaches, seafoodBusan Winter Trip Prep: Sea Wind, Layers, 3-Day PlanBest month for Gangneung? Monthly climate normalsJeju in Winter: Wind, Snow on Hallasan, TangerinesSeoul Winter Trip Prep: Weather, Clothes and a PlanWhich month is best for Yeosu? By the climate normalsBerlin Christmas Market Trip: What to Prepare Now?Frankfurt Christmas Market Trip: What to Prepare Now?Munich Christmas Market Trip: What to Prepare Now?Prague Christmas Markets: What Should You Prepare Now?Vienna Christmas Market Trip: What to Prepare Now?Aomori Airport (AOJ) to the City and HirosakiMiyazaki Airport (KMI) to the CityNanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) to the CityToyama Airport (TOY) to the CityXiamen Gaoqi Airport (XMN) to the CityHow Many Days in Aomori? A 3-Day Route and TransportHow Many Days in Miyazaki? A 3-Day Nichinan Coast RouteHow Many Days in Nanjing? A 3-Day Route and TransportHow Many Days in Toyama? A 2-Day Route and TransportHow Many Days in Xiamen? A 2-Night, 3-Day RouteBerlin vs Munich: Which for a First Trip to Germany?Chicago vs New York: Which Should You Pick First?Hangzhou vs Shanghai: Which Should You Choose?Shenzhen vs Guangzhou: Which One for a First Trip?Toyama vs Kanazawa: Which Should You Choose First?Berlin Airport (BER) to the CityChicago O'Hare (ORD) to DowntownHangzhou Airport (HGH) to the CityOkayama Airport (OKJ) to the City and KurashikiShenzhen Bao'an Airport (SZX) to the CityBerlin in Spring: What to Prepare for March to MayHow Many Days in Boston? A 3-Night, 4-Day RouteBoston Harbor Islands in a Day: Fort Warren and SeafoodBoston Logan Airport (BOS) to the CityBudapest in spring: how to prep for March to MayFrankfurt in Spring: What to Prepare for March to MayKrabi Airport (KBV) to the CityLisbon in Spring: March-May Weather, Packing and PlanMacau Airport (MFM) to the CityMadrid in Spring: March–May Weather and What to WearHow Many Days in Milan? A 2-Night, 3-Day RouteLake Como Day Trip from Milan: Lakefront and BrunateMilan Malpensa (MXP) to the CityMilan in Spring: What to Prepare for March to MayMilan or Venice: Which Should You Pick First?Munich in Spring: What to Prepare for March to MayCam Ranh Airport (CXR) to Nha Trang CityPrague in Spring: What to Prepare for March to MayQingdao Jiaodong Airport (TAO) to the CitySaipan Airport (SPN) to Garapan and ResortsHow Many Days in Shenyang? A 2-Night, 3-Day RouteShenyang Taoxian Airport (SHE) to the CityShenyang vs Harbin: Which Is Better for a First Trip?Shenyang's World Heritage in a Day: Palace and TombsVienna in Spring: What to Prepare for March to MayWarsaw in Spring: March, April and May Trip PrepHow Many Days in Washington DC? A 3-Night, 4-Day RouteDulles Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.A Day Off the Mall: Georgetown, Canal and The WharfWashington, D.C. vs Boston: Which Should You Pick?Washington, D.C. or New York City: Which First?Yantai in 1 Night, 2 Days: Old Streets and the CoastHow Many Days in Yantai? A 3-Night, 4-Day RouteYantai Penglai Airport (YNT) to the CityYantai or Qingdao: Where to Go on a First Trip?Amsterdam Tulip Trip: What Should You Prepare Now?Istanbul Judas Tree Trip: What Should You Prepare Now?Perth Wildflower Trip: What Should You Prepare Now?Seoraksan azaleas in Sokcho: what should you prepare now?How Many Days in Berlin? A 4-Day Route PlanHow Many Days in Chicago? A 4-Day Route and TransportHow Many Days in Hangzhou? A 3-Day Route and TipsHow Many Days in Okayama? 2-Day Route with KurashikiHow many days in Shenzhen? A 2-day route and transportFirst trip abroad with kids: cities, stays, child faresFree Museum Days and Free Sights by CityArriving late at night: getting from airport to townWhat to Pack by Climate: City-by-City Clothing TipsTransit Cards and Tap-to-Pay by City: Paying FaresHow Many Days in Bohol? A 4-Day Route and TransportHow Many Days in Ha Long Bay? A 2-Day Route from HanoiHow Many Days in Kunming? A 3-Day Route and TransportHow many days in Phnom Penh? A 2-night, 3-day routeHow Many Days in Siem Reap? A 4-Day RouteAmsterdam vs Prague: Which Should You Choose First?Kyoto vs Kanazawa: Which Suits Your First Trip?Singapore vs Hong Kong: Which Suits Your First Trip?Sydney or Auckland: Which Suits Your First Trip?Taipei vs Taichung: Which Suits a First Taiwan Trip?How Many Days in Cebu? A 5-Day Route with Island HoppingHow Many Days in Kaohsiung? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow many days in Medan? A 4-day route with a night at Lake TobaHow Many Days in Sa Pa? A 3-Day Route Including the Hanoi Round TripHow Many Days in Yanji? A 4-Day Route with a Changbai Mountain DayBudapest in Winter: What Should You Prepare?Hakodate in Winter: What Should You Prepare?Kanazawa in Winter: How Should You Prepare?Sendai in winter: how should you prepare?Warsaw in Winter: What Should You Prepare?Barcelona Airport (BCN) to the City: Bus, Metro, Train or TaxiCebu Airport (CEB) to Mactan Resorts and Cebu CityChiang Mai Airport (CNX) to the Old City and NimmanLAX to Hollywood, Downtown and Santa MonicaPhuket Airport (HKT) to Patong and Old TownDalian vs Qingdao: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Hanoi vs Sa Pa: Stay in Hanoi or Add Sa Pa to Your Trip?Nagasaki vs Kumamoto: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Okinawa vs Ishigaki: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Xi'an vs Chengdu: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?How Many Days in Guangzhou? A 3-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Ishigaki? A 3-Day Route and an Extra DayHow Many Days in San Francisco? A 5-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Ubud? A 3-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Ulaanbaatar? A 4-Day Route with a Ger Night in TereljFukuoka Cherry Blossom Trip: What Should You Prepare Now?Gyeongju cherry blossoms: what should you prepare now?Kyoto Cherry Blossom Trip: What Should You Prepare Now?Osaka and Himeji Cherry Blossom Trip: What Should You Prepare Now?Tokyo Cherry Blossom Trip: What Should You Prepare Now?Da Nang Airport (DAD) to the City, My Khe Beach and Hoi AnFukuoka Airport (FUK) to Hakata and Tenjin: Subway, Bus or TaxiHanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN) to the Old Quarter: Car, Taxi or Bus 86Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) to District 1: Ride-Hailing, Bus 109 or Metered TaxiNaha Airport (OKA) to Naha and BeyondCebu vs Palawan: Which for a First Beach Trip?Guilin vs Kunming: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Kyoto vs Nara: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Munich vs Frankfurt: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip to Germany?Taipei vs Kaohsiung: Which Should You Pick for a First Taiwan Trip?How Many Days in Hakodate? A 3-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Krabi? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Qingdao? A 3-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Saipan? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Seattle? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundBali Airport (DPS) to Kuta, Seminyak and UbudKuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA) to the City: Express Train, Bus or Ride-HailingKansai Airport (KIX) to Osaka: Getting to Namba, Umeda and TennojiNew Chitose Airport (CTS) to Sapporo: JR Train, Airport Bus or Rental CarShanghai Pudong Airport to the City: Maglev, Metro or Taxi?Hiroshima and Miyajima autumn leaves: when and where?Late autumn in Japan: how do north and south differ?Kyoto Autumn Leaves: When and Where Should You Go?Nara autumn leaves: when and where should you go?Seoul autumn leaves: when and where should you go?Kumamoto vs Kagoshima: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Luang Prabang vs Vientiane: Which for a First Trip?Tainan vs Kaohsiung: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Takamatsu vs Matsuyama: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Yeosu vs Tongyeong: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Renting a Car in Guam: Is It Worth It, and What to PrepareRenting a Car in Ishigaki: Is It Worth It, and What to PrepareRenting a Car in Jeju: Is It Worth It, and What to PrepareRenting a Car in Kumamoto: Is It Worth It, and What to Prepare for AsoRenting a Car in Okinawa: Is It Worth It, and What to PrepareBrisbane vs Gold Coast: Which Should You Pick for a First Trip?Chengdu vs Chongqing: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Madrid vs Barcelona: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip to Spain?Sapporo vs Hakodate: Which for a First Hokkaido Trip?Seattle vs Vancouver: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Which Side of the Road? Driving Side by CountryEmergency Numbers by Country: Police, Ambulance, Fire and Tourist HotlinesKorea's Travel Advisory Levels ExplainedVoltage and plug types by country: do you need an adapter?Tipping Culture by CountryHow Many Days in Beijing? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Interlaken? A 4-Day Route from Zurich AirportHow Many Days in Nha Trang? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Phu Quoc? A 4-Day Island RouteHow Many Days in Vancouver? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundNew York's Three Airports: JFK vs Newark vs LaGuardiaParis Airports: Charles de Gaulle (CDG) vs Orly (ORY)Rome Airports: Fiumicino (FCO) vs Ciampino (CIA)Seoul's Two Airports, Incheon (ICN) vs Gimpo (GMP): Getting into the CitySingapore Changi Airport to the City: MRT or Taxi?Beijing's Two Airports, Capital PEK vs Daxing PKX: Where to Land?Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kyoto and Nara: Train, Bus or via OsakaLondon Airports: Heathrow (LHR) vs Gatwick (LGW)Taipei's Two Airports, TPE vs TSA: Where to Land?Tokyo Airports: Narita (NRT) vs Haneda (HND)How Many Days in Istanbul? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Lisbon? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Los Angeles? A 5–7 Day Route by AreaHow Many Days in Madrid? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Shanghai? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Bali? A 5-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Barcelona? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Ho Chi Minh City? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Kuala Lumpur? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Sapporo? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Da Nang? A 4-Day Route with Hoi AnHow Many Days in London? A 4-Night, 5-Day Route and Getting AroundHow Many Days in Okinawa? A 4-Day Road Trip RouteHow Many Days in Phuket? A 5-Day Route and How to Get AroundHow Many Days in Rome? A 4-Day Route and How to Get AroundWhere Should You Go for a Winter Onsen Trip in Japan?Where to go on a short Lunar New Year trip?Warm beaches from December to February: 10 comparedWhere to go for snow this winter? 10 cities comparedHeading to a city over Christmas and New Year — what should you expect?Budapest vs Vienna: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Hanoi vs Da Nang: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip to Vietnam?Hiroshima vs Kanazawa: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Seoul vs Busan: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Singapore vs Bangkok: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Fukuoka vs Busan: Which Port City for a Short City Break?Honolulu vs Maui: Which Should You Choose for a First Hawaii Trip?Lisbon vs Barcelona: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?New York vs Los Angeles: Which Should You Choose for a First US Trip?Toronto vs Vancouver: Which for a First Trip?Busan vs Jeju: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Chiang Mai vs Chiang Rai: Which for a First Trip?Penang vs Kota Kinabalu: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Prague vs Vienna: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Sydney vs Melbourne: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Bali vs Phuket: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Cebu vs Da Nang: Which Beach Holiday Should You Choose?Osaka vs Kyoto: Where Should You Stay on a Kansai Trip?Sapporo vs Okinawa in Winter: Snow Trip or Mild Island?Taipei vs Hong Kong: Which Should You Choose for a First Trip?Boracay first trip: airport to island, and how many days?Da Lat first trip: from the airport, and how many days?Langkawi first trip: airport to beach, and how many days?Ninh Binh first trip: from Hanoi airport, and how many days?Sanya first trip: airport to city, and how many days?Zhangjiajie first trip: how to get from the airport to the city, and how many days?Dalian first trip: airport to the city, and how many days do you need?Hualien first trip: from the airport, and how many days?Luang Prabang first trip: airport to town, and how many days?Maui first trip: from the airport, and how many days?Palawan first trip: from the airport, and how many days?Beppu & Yufuin first trip: from the airport, and how many days?Brisbane first trip: airport to city, and how many days?Gold Coast for the first time: airport to city, and how many days do you need?Haikou first trip: airport to the city, and how many days do you need?Perth first trip: airport to city, and how many days?Auckland first trip: airport to city, and how many days?Chiang Rai first trip: from the airport, and how many days?Las Vegas first trip: airport to Strip, and how many days?Sendai first trip: airport to city, and how many days?Toronto for the first time: airport to city, and how many days?Koh Samui first trip: airport to beach, and how many days?Manila first trip: from the airport, and how many days?Matsuyama first trip: airport to city, and how many days?Penang first trip: airport to George Town, and how many days?Tainan first trip: airport to city, and how many days?Kagoshima first trip: airport to city, and how many days?First time in Kanazawa: airport to city, and how many days do you need?Kobe for the first time: airport to city, and how many days do you need?First time in Kumamoto: airport to city, and how many days do you need?Munich first trip: airport to city, and how many days?Budapest for the first time: airport to city, and how many days do you need?First time in Hiroshima: airport to city, and how many days do you need?Melbourne for the first time: airport to city, and how many days?Nagasaki first trip: airport to city, and how many days?First time in Vienna: airport to city, and how many days do you need?Almaty first trip: airport to city, and how many days?Kota Kinabalu first trip: airport to city, and how many days?Pattaya first trip: from the airport, and how many days?First time in Prague: airport to city, and how many days do you need?Sydney for the first time: airport to city, and how many days do you need?Which month is best for Jeonju? By the climate normalsDay trips from Seoul by train: Gangneung, Jeonju or Gyeongju?Sokcho: summer sea or autumn on Seoraksan?When should you walk Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress?Which month is best for Tongyeong? By the climate normalsWhen should you go to Busan for the sea?Gangneung and Sokcho: winter sea or summer sea?Which month is best for Jeju? 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