While exploring the massive city of Seoul, you’ll likely notice a conspicuous tower visible in the distance wherever you go. This is the YTN Seoul Tower (a.k.a. Seoul Tower,...
Culinary Explorations of Korea
Korea is a paradise for the adventurous eater, with an amazing variety of dishes you’re aware of, many you aren’t, and local takes on food from around the world....
Bukhansen National Park – Nature on the Edge of the Big City
Hiking is a very popular pastime in Korea, with many amazing parks full of hiking trails easily accessible throughout the country. One such example is Bukhansen National Park, located...
Temples of Busan – Seokbulsa and Haedong Yonggungsa
While today’s Korea is largely non-religious and contains a fairly large portion of Christians, Buddhism remains one of the most-practiced religious faiths and has historically been dominant. As a...
“Korean Santorini” – The Picturesque Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan
One of Busan’s most famous neighborhoods – and one that should be on every visitor’s checklist – is the Gamcheon Culture Village. Located nearby – yet secluded from –...
Banchan – You Get Free Sides With Every Meal in Korea
Often, the most pleasantly surprising cultural discoveries involve receiving free food. We first had this experience with tapas in Spain, but were not prepared for the idea of Banchan...
Igidae Coastal Trail – The Best Hike in Busan
Despite its population of 3.5+ million, it is surprisingly easy to find nature in Busan. Case in point is the Igidae Coastal Trail, easily reachable by several bus/metro lines....
Wandering in Seoul – Korean National Museum and Forest Park
Seoul is an absolutely massive city, covering over 12,500 sq. km (4,800 sq. mi.) and home to 26 million people – half the total population of South Korea. The...
The Palaces of Seoul, Korea
The Korean peninsula has a vast and extensive history, tracing as far back as 4000 BC. They have been conquerors and colonized multiple times over, with countless empires rising...
Riding a Train Along The Beach in Haeundae, Korea
On the north side of Busan you’ll find several beachside districts and neighborhoods. Arguably the most famous of these is Haeundae Beach, a 1km long stretch of white sand...
