Asia

Planning a visit to South Korea’s “museum without walls” – Gyeongju? This travel guide covers all the best things to do in Gyeongju, including how to get there, the best time to visit and a perfect 1 or 2 day Gyeongju itinerary. You’ve carved out a spare day between Busan and Seoul, and keep hearing…

Craving a walk in the forest and a picturesque suspension bridge? This travel guide covers visiting Gangcheonsan Provincial Park, South Korea, including top things to do like the walking trail, temple and bridge. You’re eyeing a detour from Jeonju and keep seeing photos of a bright‑red bridge floating above a granite gorge. Turns out that’s…

You’ve probably heard of South Korea’s spicy red paste, right? Well, this guide takes you to Sunchang, the birthplace of Gochujang, including how to get there and things to do and see. You’ve tasted gochujang in every bibimbap bowl since landing in Korea, but the fiery paste has an actual hometown: Sunchang, a riverside village…

Planning a visit to Jeonju, South Korea’s foodie capital? This guide covers my favourite Jeonju food specialties every visitor must try, where to try them and tips on eating. You’ve pencilled Jeonju into your Korea itinerary because everyone raves about the food, but the sheer volume of noodle shops and bibimbap joints has you wondering…

Planning to visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Busan? This visitor guide covers how to get there, what to expect, things to do and more. You’ve seen the photos: a jade‑green sea crashing against black volcanic rock while a stone pagoda rises in the spray. That cliff‑hugging sanctuary is Haedong Yonggungsa, Busan’s headline temple and one of…