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Korea

Season 2 Episode 207 | 26m 46s

With their misty mountain temples and über-modern cities, Koreans mix an abiding sense of history and tradition with a zeal to achieve global success in technology and other industries. Rudy samples both the delights of cosmopolitan Seoul, as well as the tranquility of temples, tucked into lush mountains where monks invite guests to stay overnight.

Aired: 10/08/10 | Expires: 10/08/25
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
The island of Hokkaido is the home of the international food favorite, ramen.
Explore Hong Kong, from the frenetic night life to the quiet side of the island.
Rudy and chef Daisuke Utagawa eat their way across Bangkok.
Rudy and Daisuke Utagawa enthusiastically eat their way through Hong Kong.
Discover the delicacies that have made Japanese cuisine well known around the world.
Take a look at the vibrant city of Tokyo, this time with an emphasis on Tokyo’s cuisine.
Exploring the food that makes Japanese cuisine one of the world's most admired.
Head out with Rudy for sheer tropical splendor on the islands of Tahiti and Bora Bora
Rudy explores some of French Polynesia’s collection of islands.
Rudy explores how food and drink help illustrate the culture of a place and its people.
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The island of Hokkaido is the home of the international food favorite, ramen.
Explore Hong Kong, from the frenetic night life to the quiet side of the island.
Rudy and chef Daisuke Utagawa eat their way across Bangkok.
Rudy and Daisuke Utagawa enthusiastically eat their way through Hong Kong.
Discover the delicacies that have made Japanese cuisine well known around the world.
Take a look at the vibrant city of Tokyo, this time with an emphasis on Tokyo’s cuisine.
Head out with Rudy for sheer tropical splendor on the islands of Tahiti and Bora Bora
Rudy explores some of French Polynesia’s collection of islands.
Rudy explores how food and drink help illustrate the culture of a place and its people.
Discover two of the most unique and appealing cities in the world with Rudy.