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<title>Only 39.8% of passports lost at Korean airports went straight back to their owners: five years of lost-item da</title>
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<title>Pool by a rocky coast, name behind the button</title>
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<title>Dolphins, island hopping and fireflies on one tour</title>
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<title>Not just an outdoor pool. A deck terrace too</title>
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<description>A hotel in Sokcho with a rocky mountain ridge behind the building. Which one and open dates are behind the button.</description>
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<title>Prague night cruise, full itinerary behind the button</title>
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<description>A 9-day package through Czechia, Austria and Hungary. Departure dates and open seats are behind the button.</description>
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<title>5 hours by boat in Ha Long Bay looks different once you know</title>
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<description>A 5-day package covering Hanoi and Ha Long Bay. Departure dates and open seats are behind the button.</description>
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<title>Rooftop infinity pool, name behind the button</title>
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<title>Thought it was just the pool? There's a round whirlpool too</title>
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<title>Sea beyond the tub window, name behind the button</title>
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<title>About 1 hour by ferry, two cities in a day</title>
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<description>A 4-day itinerary covering both Hong Kong and Macau. Departure dates and open seats are behind the button.</description>
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<title>Going with family? How about a tub by the balcony door</title>
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<description>According to the seller, every room at this Sokcho hotel has a private balcony and a bathtub. Which one and open dates are behind the button.</description>
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<title>Japan 5G unlimited data eSIM</title>
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<title>Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera in one tour</title>
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<description>Kyoto by bus: Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera. Dates behind the button.</description>
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<title>Blue Mountains sunset and stargazing, small-group tour of 11</title>
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<description>A tour to watch the sunset and the stars in the Blue Mountains near Sydney. Dates and options are behind the button.</description>
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<title>Trip-size oral-care kit in one 9.5cm case</title>
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<description>A toothbrush, 10ml toothpaste and 2 interdental brushes in one case for trips. Colours and options are behind the button.</description>
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<title>The pool under a glass roof in this photo. Where is it?</title>
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<description>A hotel in Gangneung right next to a pine forest and a sandy beach. Which one and open dates are behind the button.</description>
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<title>An overseas eSIM you pick by destination</title>
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<title>A Japan eSIM with no SIM swap</title>
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<title>Cappadocia and Pamukkale: how about going with your parents?</title>
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<description>Bus rides are long in this country, so 2 domestic flights cut the travel time. Departure dates and open seats are behind the button.</description>
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<title>Straight in by QR code, dates and options behind the button</title>
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<title>4 countries in 10 days, London to Rome</title>
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<description>A package through the UK, France, Switzerland and Italy, flying into London and out of Rome. Departure dates and open seats are behind the button.</description>
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<title>A water and fountain garden worth knowing about</title>
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<description>The photos show a garden with fountains and a wooden boat on a water channel by tiled-roof buildings. Where it is and open dates are behind the button.</description>
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<title>Flight delay compensation: 10% for 2–4 hours on international flights in Korea, but weather can void it</title>
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<description>How Korean, EU and US rules differ when your flight is late or cancelled, why 21 of 22 airlines leave gaps on cancellation compensation, and what proof to keep at the airport.</description>
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<title>Flying to the US from November 3: sign a ‘no DR Congo stay in 21 days’ attestation to board</title>
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<description>Under a US CDC order, everyone flying to or through the US must confirm they have not been in DR Congo in the past 21 days. Who it covers, how to submit, what to check.</description>
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<title>Asiana bookings move to Korean Air: changes paused up to 23 hours, seats and meals up to 47</title>
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<title>Japan tax-free shopping becomes a refund from November 1: pay first, get it back at the airport</title>
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<description>For purchases from November 1, 2026, Japan’s tax-free shopping moves from an instant discount at the store to a refund after a customs check when you leave. What changes and the order to follow before departure.</description>
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<title>Using an eSIM abroad? Why Korean travellers should still block roaming data before departure</title>
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<description>eSIM use has overtaken carrier roaming among Korean travellers, but leaving your Korean line on can still lead to roaming data charges. Why switching off roaming in settings isn’t enough, and three checks before you leave.</description>
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<title>Checkout at noon, flight at midnight: using day passes and day-use rooms on your last day</title>
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<description>How to fill the 8–10 hour gap before a late-night flight home from a Southeast Asian beach resort: day pass, day-use room or late checkout, and how to choose.</description>
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<title>Korea’s automated immigration gates with children: under-17s must pre-register</title>
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<description>Korean children under 17 who don’t yet have a resident registration card must register fingerprints and a face photo before using automated immigration gates. What happens if they don’t and what to check before departure.</description>
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<title>Korean travel insurance: the most common payout was for lost or damaged belongings</title>
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<description>Data from Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service shows personal belongings were the top overseas travel insurance claim by number (50.4%), while injury and illness led by amount. Three coverages to check before you buy.</description>
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<title>Passport valid for less than six months? Three different rules by country</title>
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<title>Japan’s JESTA: online pre-travel authorisation for visa-free visitors from fiscal 2028</title>
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<title>Entering Europe: EES is live, ETIAS applications have not opened yet</title>
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<title>Power banks on flights: two per person, 160Wh max, no charging on board</title>
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<description>Korea’s power bank cabin rule from April 20, 2026 (two per person, up to 160Wh each), how to read your battery’s capacity, and what to pack before the airport.</description>
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<title>Thailand visa-free stays: cut to 30 days for most, but 90 days for Korean passports</title>
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<description>From September 15, 2026 Thailand cut visa-free stays to 30 days for many nationalities. Why South Korean passports keep 90 days, the limit on land-border entries, and what to do before you arrive.</description>
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