About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
Tag Archives: South Korea
Korea: Taste of Travel
A table full of side dishes – and they are all yours! We visit a local Korean restaurant and learn about Korean barbeque, traditional … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian food, china, chop sticks, Japan, kimchi, Korean barbeque, rice, seaweed, soups, South Korea, tofu
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South Korea: Seoul – Ancient and modern.
The two faces of Seoul. We explore the capital of South Korea and discover its ancient roots while experiencing a modern metropolis pulsating with … Continue reading
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Tagged acupuncture, antique alley, art, Choson Dynasty, cuisine, culture, dance, entertainment, Geunjeongjeon Hall, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Han River, health, herbs, hospitality, Insadong market, Korea House, music, Nanta, night markets, oriental medicine, religion, royal court, Seoul, soccer stadium, soups, South Korea, souvenirs, sports, tea houses, technology, temples, tourism, tradition, traffic, Yin and Yang
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Korea & Japan: An Eating Experience
Taking in two destinations such as Korea and Japan can be a challenging culinary and cultural experience. Who eats first? Do you eat rice … Continue reading
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Tagged cuisine, culinary, culture, farmers, fish, food, Hotel Shilla, Japan, kimchi, Korean bbq, Kyushu, ramen noodles, rice, sake, Seoul, sesame leaf, South Korea, street food, sushi, tea
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Korea & Japan – The Oriental Pottery Trail
We’re on the trail of Oriental ceramics that have graced the homes of Korean Kings and Samurai warriors. Our Pottery Trail takes us from … Continue reading
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Tagged ceramics, Haegang Ceramics Museum, hakeme brushwork, Icheon, Imari, Japan, Kyongju, Nabeshima Han kiln, Oita, Onta, Oriental, pottery, Saga Prefecture, Samurai, Seoul, Shilla Kingdom, South Korea
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Gyeongju: Korea‘s Golden Age of Culture
We take a spiritual journey south east of Seoul and across the Korean peninsula to discover the old capital city of Gyeongju. From 57 … Continue reading
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Tagged archaeology, Buddhism, Bulguksa, Gyeongju, history, Kyonju, Observatory, Pusan, Royal Tumuli, Seokguram Grotto, Seoul, Silla Dynasty, South Korea, Tongdosa, UNESCO
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