South Korea travel inspiration. In depth looks at beautiful Korean locations through photographs, essential visiting information, cultural insight, and first hand stories.
If you ride the Gyeongui-Jungang subway line just over an hour from the center of Seoul, you will reach Ungilsan station. This spontaneous little excursion from the hustle and bustle of downtown became one of my favorite memories in Korea. While the excitement of the major cities is what attracts many to South Korea, travelers […]
Korean food has gained international recognition for its bold, delicious flavors. Korean meals tend to be big communal affairs like grilling Korean barbecue, sharing big pots of stew, and having dozens of side dishes with your main course. However there’s a smaller scale of this great culinary landscape that is not to be missed if
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Having had the fortune of spending many months in this beautiful country, I know what to pack for South Korea to enhance the comfort of my stay. While this is a modern, advanced country with incredible convenience, there are definitely some items that are either culturally uncommon or better not to have to track down
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Do you need to find a great English speaking computer repair service in Seoul, South Korea? Well, I’ve got you! Needing tech repairs abroad can be extremely stressful. What do you do if your laptop breaks while traveling? Well, I unfortunately found myself in this predicament during a long stay in South Korea. I have
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As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, international travel is on the rise. A country that, through its rich culture, has enraptured the hearts of many travelers (including myself), is South Korea. The promotion of Korean tourism has ramped up recently with the country’s government even naming 2023-2024 as the “Visit Korea Year”. As
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South Korea had one of the most efficient and effective responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The country was able to keep their cases and mortalities very low without going into lock down with the help of contact tracing, widely available testing and swift isolation and quarantine of infected individuals. The Korean government was also extremely
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South Korea is a truly beautiful country that I’ve had the fortune of visiting multiple times. With incredible cuisine, stunning architecture, abundant natural beauty, and a rich history, Korea has so much to offer year round. However, if I had to choose my favorite time to explore this lovely country, there is just something special
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Dining out in South Korea is a unique and wholesome experience. Whether solo or with friends, I have eaten at dozens upon dozens of restaurants across this beautiful country. From my perspective as a non-native eagerly absorbing a new culture and language over many years, I believe I can provide some insight into some unique
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When I am in one of my favorite cities in the world: Seoul, South Korea, one of my first stops has to be its largest historic palace: Gyeongbokgung. This architectural marvel is central to Korea’s rich and resilient history. This post contains product links. If you click a link and make a purchase, I receive
I am a lover of slow travel and generally taking my time to immerse myself in the daily life of a place. One of my favorite countries to explore is South Korea, and its tourist epicenter, Seoul, is one of my favorite cities in the world. However, during my second trip to Korea, as I