South Korea

Planning a trip to South Korea and wondering what the best places to visit are? This travel guide covers all the top South Korea bucket list destinations to add to your itinerary. When I first landed in South Korea, I was excited and a little overwhelmed. I’d “known” Korea through K‑dramas and YouTube, but standing…

Wondering where to stay in Seoul, South Korea for the first time? This detailed neighbourhood guide will have you booking your Seoul hotel stay with confidence. You’ve locked in flights to Seoul and a wish list packed with palaces, K‑beauty hauls, coffee crawls, and late‑night street food. But you still have no clue which neighbourhood…

Planning a visit to South Korea? This detailed 10 day South Korea itinerary for first timers has you covered with how to get around by train, best places to visit, things to do, where to stay and more. You want the hits: neon Seoul for K‑pop/K‑drama/K‑beauty, Jeonju for bowls that ruin you for all other…

Looking for all the coolest things to do in Seoul, South Korea, for a memorable trip? This guide covers the best things to do and see throughout the South Korean capital, including my insider tips. Planning a first trip to Seoul feels overwhelming: royal palaces, neon markets, design museums, third‑wave coffee, K‑beauty, and late‑night snacks…

You may have heard of Golgulsa Temple near Gyeongju, but have you heard of Girimsa Temple? This smaller, more serene Korean temple stay or day trip may just be the answer if you are looking for alternative South Korea destinations. You’re planning time in Gyeongju and keep seeing “Bulguksa” everywhere, but a quieter Silla‑era temple…

In my humble opinion, cherry blossoms in South Korea rival that of Japan. One of the best places to see cherry blossoms in South Korea is Gyeongju. Everyone always talks about cherry blossom season in Japan, but have you heard of cherry blossom season in South Korea? In my opinion, it’s a healthy rival to…