Many might assume that Japan is the only place you can appreciate the beauty of the sakura season. What they might not know is that South Korea has cherry blossom trees that are just as beautiful. In fact, there are …
Exploring Seoul doesn’t have to end once the sun goes down! If you’re on a business trip, working a 9-5 job, or just want to have fun, Seoul’s night markets are the perfect place to explore in what limited free …
Where I’m from, it doesn’t snow very much (at all). A winter holiday is my favourite because it lets me sample the fun parts about winter without committing to an entire season of snow and cold. A short flight away, …
In the 2016 box office hit “Train to Busan”, Busan was touted by the protagonists as the only safe haven in South Korea during the zombie apocalypse. Well, it turns out the movie isn’t wrong. Busan is a place to …
If you have ever watched an episode of any Korean drama, you probably notice that in the shows, the Koreans always have to climb many steep steps and slopes to get to their homes. Guess what? It’s all true! Which …
It’s been almost two decades since the term was coined, but here we are still caught in the cresting currents of the Korean Wave. Thanks to the success that K-culture has enjoyed, South Korea is now a popular travel destination. …
Every spring, travellers eagerly await the blooming of cherry blossoms in Korea. [Hope you 90’s kids got my Savage Garden reference ;p ] Much like hanami in Japan, everyone gets excited about the romantic transformation every spring in Korea. Timing …
The stifling heat of summer gently yields to the crisp cool air of autumn. Sundresses and t-shirts are replaced by cozy knits and boots. Autumn brings with her a splendid palette of rich browns, blazing reds and yellows to dress …
By Alvin S – When most people think of visiting South Korea, they think of exploring Seoul and all the shopping the city has to offer. But if you have the time and want to get more in touch with …
