Ohhhh, autumn in Korea. Hands down, when people ask me what the best time visit this country is, I tell them, without hesitation, to come between late September and mid-November. Here’s my guide to this magical season — what to do, where to go, and what to expect! I grew up in the Philly suburbs,…
Figuring out where to stay in Seoul and are now deciding between hotels in Gangnam? Here are all the top rated ones as well as some budget picks below! I don’t know that I’d necessarily recommend someone book a hotel in Gangnam, just because it’s not the most central to what a traveler would want…
An easy day trip from Seoul, the Suwon Fortress (or Suwon Hwaseong) is a massive and frankly underrated place to visit! Here’s everything you need to know about navigating your way around the various landmarks. Okay, so maybe it’s only underrated in my mind because I managed to only just visit it well into my third…
Well, guys. It happened. After years of not hiking Hallasan (한라산), I’ve finally done it. I’ve hiked South Korea’s tallest mountain and not only did I hike it, I did two different trails going up to and down from the summit so I could give you all the most complete guide possible. Read below so…
Here for a long layover? Visiting for less than 24 hours? If you’re wondering what to do with one day in Seoul, here are 5 different itinerary ideas! They always say Incheon Airport is one of the best places to have a layover as there’s so much to do without even leaving. However, it’s also…
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…