My second favorite season (after autumn, of course) and my final installment in my seasonal guides: spring in Korea! There’s always something so magical about the spring season despite less fun things, like the awful air quality or random cold snaps. As soon as mid-March hits, the temperatures start to warm ever so slightly until…
I finally did it. I’ve finally visited the mecca of spring festivals in Korea — the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival. Here’s what to expect if you go and tips for getting there! I put off going to Jinhae for SO long. Because it’s the most popular cherry blossom festival in Korea, I’ve heard mild horror stories…
One of my first real experiences with cherry blossoms in Korea was going to the Hwagae Cherry Blossom Festival during my first spring. I’ve been and seen photos from quite a few festivals now, and it still has to be one of my favorite places! Here’s how to visit. You know how exciting the first snow…
Around the same time as the sansuyu trees begin to bloom so do the apricot plum blossoms in Korea and signify the start of spring. Here’s a guide to visiting the prettiest area to see all the maehwa trees in their full glory at the Gwangyang Maehwa Festival. The same week as I went to…
Want to go skiing in Korea? Considering its mountainous nature, this country is great for those visiting in winter and wanting to hit the slopes. Since I’ve only been once, I thought I’d bring my friend, Autumn, back to give her advice on what to expect and where to go! Check this post on winter…
I occasionally get questions about winter in Korea, so I thought I’d publish this guide in full! Here are some tips on staying warm and places to visit if you plan on visiting during the colder months. I should warn you, I’m not a very wintry person. If I was allowed to, I’d eat my…