One of the more exotic locales that you can visit using Space Available travel is South Korea. You can arrive at Osan Air Base, located in Songtan City, South Korea for a vacation with your family if you have a little time and are flexible in travel arrangements. Osan AB is about forty miles from South, South Korea, and a great place to begin a vacation to visit South Korea.
All citizens of the United States who are visiting South Korea, including dependants must have a valid United States Passport. Any visits for less than fifteen days does not require a tourist Visa, visits longer than fifteen days do require a Visa.
Seoul Korea is a very tourist friendly place, with a great many attractions for the visitor. Historical places such as museums and palaces are joined by other examples of the growth and vibrant history of South Korea. The national Tourism organization in Korea offers a special translation phone service for visitors from overseas. Just go to any telephone and call 1330 for help from a cheerful English speaking South Korean assistant. South Korea also provides free services such as guided tours and interpretation services. This is a good source of information on local festivals and things of interest; you can access this using Goodwill Guide and South Korea from any Internet Search Engine. This service has a seven-day advance registration requirement.
The Republic of South Korea is located on the peninsula of Korea itself, which is the divider of the Yellow Sea of China from the Sea of Japan. South Korea features several different Province Parks and National Parks. It has a very scenic and rugged coastline.
There is a museum of Military and Natural History at Yongsan, which traces the history of the conflicts involving both North and South Korea. There are a number of world-renowned performing arts festivals, which are held in South Korea throughout the year. There is a great deal of shopping in Insadong neighborhood; you can find everything from true antiques to brushed for Calligraphy.
There are a number of open-air marketplaces, which make downtown Seoul attractive for the tourist. For those interested in an active and vibrant nightlife, the district of Itaewon is the locale to head for. One of the more modern additions to Seoul, the Lotte World entertainment complex is a glittering jewel in Seoul offering everything from a luxury hotel for the weary traveler to a busy theme park.
