South Korea travel inspiration. In depth looks at beautiful Korean locations through photographs, essential visiting information, cultural insight, and first hand stories.
Let’s get one thing out of the way: This is NOT a K-Pop hate post. I love K-Pop and, like many Korea lovers, it’s one of the first things about Korean popular culture I fell in love with. That said, it somewhat frustrates me that many people think that K-Pop makes up the entire landscape […]
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South Korea has a truly rich history. While its tourism epicenter of Seoul boasts many significant monuments such as the Royal Palaces, the whole country has a wealth of historic villages, temples, and national treasures to discover. One of the greatest cities outside of Seoul for diving into Korean history is Gyeongju which sits near
I could never leave Seoul without spending ample time amongst its beautiful Buddhist temples. These temples throughout the country are as colorful with their rich history as they are with their ornate designs and fixtures. Bongeunsa is one of the most famous temples in Seoul and a must-see in this amazing city. This article contains
The metropolis of Seoul, South Korea is an exciting mix of modernity and tradition. Amidst the skyscrapers and high rises are little oases of nature and tranquility. One such place of beautiful calm traces it’s way elegantly right through downtown. Though it may seem like just a humble body of water, Cheonggyecheon stream is a
If you’re planning a trip to Seoul, South Korea; aside from eating amazing food, seeing beautiful sights and just having a great time, you may also be able to take advantage of the country’s high quality yet affordable medical services. Korea’s high tech amenities yet lower prices compared to other countries with similar quality has
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Many who visit South Korea never venture past the dynamic city of Seoul. While Seoul has enough diversity of beauty and experiences to fill any trip to the brim, there is so much to discover in the rest of the country. One of my most charming day trips from the country’s famous capital was to
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South Korea has an amazing culture and vibrant energy to experience. Though I did ample research before my first visit, there were still plenty of culture shock moments in store for me from my North American perspective. Having spent many months exploring this fun country, in particular the capital Seoul, I’ve learned some important things
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Our journeys can start from the smallest sparks of inspiration: a movie, a book, a photograph, a song. In the Spring of 2019, I followed my little trail of inspiration across the ocean to a place that a few years prior, I probably couldn’t have even pointed out on a map: the Land of Morning
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Welcome! This is part two following my first list of free experiences in Seoul, South Korea, so check out that first installment if you haven’t already! As I’ve continued exploring this incredible city, I just kept discovering more great free things to do, so I made a new list! I’ll just keep updating this list
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You can find some of the most beautiful corners of a country by veering off the beaten path and this is certainly true of South Korea. I have endlessly enjoyed stepping away from the main roads to explore the beautiful Korean side streets. Like many travelers, I can’t resist snapping countless shots on a trip.
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