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18 Cable Cars You Can Find In Korea
When it comes to getting mountain top views in Korea, it’s a lot easier than you might think. Sure, you could hike to the top of those gorgeous mountains, but taking a cable car in Korea is another great option and there are plenty to choose from. Koreans love their mountains and there are suspension bridges and cable cars that make it easier than ever to get up to and enjoy the views. Much like the suspension bridge building boom that has happened over the past decade, cable cars are now prevalent around South Korea. There are some more popular cable cars in Korea than others, and some that take…
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Train From Seoul To Busan: Why You Should Get The KORAIL Pass
Wanting to travel to all the breathtaking sights that South Korea has to offer? Love travel by train? Looking to take the train from Seoul to Busan? Korea has a pretty extensive rail system and you should use it when you take a trip to South Korea! If youโre looking to really take advantage of the rails in Korea but be budget conscious, then look no further than the KORAIL pass! KORAIL is a special rail pass for foreigners that allows you to access multiple railways across Korea. Itโs the best way to travel if you are trying to be efficient with your money. Get ready to travel by train…
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Can I use the Wise Card In Korea? How To Send Money To Korea
Whether you’re looking to travel to Korea for the first time or you’re moving to Korea and want to be able to use your money from home in Korea easily, you should look into the Wise travel card when it comes to converting currencies and getting away from card fees and bad exchange rates. I first started using Wise when I was traveling outside of Korea and wanted to make sure I had money. If you’re a resident of Korea and traveled abroad, you’ve probably found like me, it was hit or miss to use your local Korean cards when abroad. What’s that about? Having thoroughly tested my Wise card…
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Where To Stay In Myeongdong: The Hotels In Seoul To Check In To
Myeongdong is one of the most popular areas to stay in Seoul, Korea. Tourists love to stay in Myeongdong because it’s in a convenient area to get everywhere and there are budget friendly hotels and higher end hotels too. I did a whole guide to the 9 best districts in Seoul to stay but wanted to delve deeper into Myeongdong. It’s a vibrant area with street art in one area, so many delicious food options, and a lot of delicious restaurants and cafes too. Of course Myeongdong is also well known for all of the shopping that can be done there too. If you’re looking for the most convenient area…
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Birdwatching in Korea: When, Where, and How
After living in and adventuring around Korea for some years, I can say that seeing wildlife in person here is something that stops people in their tracks. Hikers take pause when they see a squirrel and try to take a picture and in recent years, national parks have amped up protections so that the wildlife that seemed to disappear could return with gusto… and they have. One sighting that always makes me stop when I see them, are cranes. They’re beautiful, large, and you can see them everywhere from the rice paddies to the many streams that crisscross Seoul. I’ve visited a number of places in Korea in recent years…
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Buramsan Butterfly Garden: A Beautiful Hillside of Azaleas To See In Seoul
There are beautiful places to see flowers all around Seoul, well all around Korea for that matter. The cherry blossoms burst into bloom all around Korea in April and then it’s just flower after flower from azaleas to tulips and daffodils saying hello. There are so many beautiful places to find flowers in Korea. I think azaleas are an underrated spring bloom. When these bushy flowers cover a hillside though, they are gorgeous! Here is one of the most beautiful places in Seoul to find those lovely light purple azaleas. Don’t miss Buramsan Butterfly Garden (๋ถ์์ฐ๋๋น์ ์) in northern Seoul in the spring if you’re a flower lover like me. Here’s…
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How To Celebrate the Year Of The Rabbit In Korea
Happy New Year! 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, a black rabbit to be precise, and rabbit’s are a sign of longevity, peace, and prosperity so this is looking like it will be a year of hope and fruitfulness. In Korean, this year is called “Gyemyonyeon”, ๊ณ๋ฌ๋ , with “Gye” meaning black, “myo” meaning rabbit, and “nyeon” meaning year. The year of the Black Rabbit is associated with the heavens. So, what does the Year of the Rabbit mean? And, how can you celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in Korea? Here’s what you need to know… What to know about the Year Of The Rabbit in Korea: (This post…
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6 Things To See In Eunpyeong-gu You Probably Didn’t Know About
Eunpyeong-gu is a district in the northwest of Seoul that most people drive through as they’re headed to Goyang. Having been a resident for a bit now, I was so surprised when I realized how many cool things there were in Eunpyeong-gu that so many people didn’t know about. While it might not be a huge tourist draw (yet), it should be on your list of areas to see in Seoul. From traditional villages to arts, culture, and eco-friendly parks, there’s a lot to do in Eunpyeong-gu.ย Eunpyeong-gu has some surprises. Are you ready to explore northwest Seoul? (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage…
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How To Rent A Car In Korea: From Seoul To Jeju
Travel around Seoul for a week or more and you’ll quickly realize that a car is NOT the way you want to go. The traffic can be horrendous and with an amazingly huge subway system that can get you throughout the city and even out to suburbs and islands nearby, why take a car? Well, once you’re out of the city, and definitely if you plan to visit Jeju Island, you quickly realize that your own transportation is really ideal. Trains and buses can get you to most of the major hot spots and must see places in South Korea, but there are a ton of hidden gems in Korea…
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Room Excape: An Escape Room In Seoul
Looking for something fun and maybe mentally-taxing for you and your friends while you’re in Seoul? Well, then trying out one of the many Seoul escape rooms in Hongdae is the way to go! We tried out Breakout Seoul recently and now it was time to try out Room Excape! At the white point address of Room Excape, my group and I decided to become astronauts for a day by delving into the B-POLLO-17 escape room. If you like escape rooms but don’t speak Korean, fear not, there are options. Get a group of friends together and have fun in Seoul this weekend at an escape room. Which theme would…
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This Museum in Gangwon is Quirky, Cool, and Kind of Unbelievable
If youโve never heard of the Gangwon Comprehensive Museum (๊ฐ์์ข ํฉ๋ฐ๋ฌผ๊ด), youโre certainly not the only one, and yet this huge and rather eye-catching museum should really be on everyoneโs radar. Itโs a bit traditional, definitely quirky, and really unique in all of the right ways. If you love finding off the beaten path hidden gems in Korea, then this is definitely one to seek out. Take a roadtrip into Gangwon, maybe head to Gangneung like we did, and then pull over for a stop at this museum in the middle of nowhere. Check out this epic museum in Gangwon-do: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain…
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Beopjusa Temple: A Must See in Songnisan National Park
Situated in the Songnisan National Park in Chungcheongbuk-do lies one of the most beautiful Buddhist temple grounds in Korea. Home to Boeun Beopjusa Temple (๋ณด์ ๋ฒ์ฃผ์ฌ), the temple is striking in large part thanks to the Golden Maitreya Statue of National Unification that looks over the beautifully colorful buildings. Looking for something to do in Chungcheongbuk-do? You’ll want to see this. Oh, and bonus, if you visit in the summer, you can see a beautiful lotus flower garden as well. Learn more about Beopjusa Temple: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after clicking at no cost to you.…
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Did you know the world’s largest drum is in Korea?
You never know what you’ll find in Korea. The world’s largest drum is one thing that you can find in Korea… if you know where to look. Heard of the Yeongdong Nangye Traditional Music Center (์๋ ๋๊ณ ๊ตญ์ ์ฒดํ์ด)? It’s a pretty cool place established to spread information about the development and achievements of Nangye Park Yeon and promote gugak, or traditional Korean music. Get ready to learn more about traditional Korean music and also see the largest drum in the world of course… which yes, you can beat on. Learn more about where to find the largest drum in the world: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive…
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10 Beautiful Greenhouses in Korea To Find
Do you like greenhouses? You might be surprised to learn how many greenhouses there are in Korea. From greenhouses on palace grounds to eco-parks, there are greenhouses everywhere. These curated indoor gardens are great in the winter when you need a warm pick-me-up and super lush in the summer. If it’s too dusty in Korea and you can’t go outside for the day, head to a greenhouse to get your dose of healthy oxygen and greenery. I’ve created a list of some of the most beautiful greenhouses in South Korea to check out. You never know what you’ll find until you go and look. Oh, and if you do love…
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Where to See Christmas Lights in Seoul
Almost every country in the world celebrates Christmas in some way, shape or form. Regardless, holiday lighting displays seems to reign supreme in every place that features this winter holiday. While no one does it quite like the USA, Canada or Europe, the Christmas lights in Seoul, South Korea are quite breathtaking in their own right. Remember to dress warmly, I like to layer with Uniqlo heattech whenever possible, and head out to see what Christmas is like in Korea. Find out more about the top 11 places to see Christmas lights in Seoul along with a healthy number of honorable mentions. From Lotte retail giant and several shopping malls,…
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Ever Healthcare: Easy Access to Korean Beauty Treatments
As someone who went from โI think I want to grow old gracefullyโ to โYou can pry my youthful skin out of my cold, dead hands,โ I naturally jumped at the chance to try out Ever Healthcareโs concierge service and get some Botox and anti-aging laser treatments. Iโve noticed that over the last few years my skin has been looking thinner and the wrinkles on my forehead deepening. Knowing numerous people in Seoul who spoke enthusiastically about their own experiences with this anti-aging treatment, I was keen to try it but completely unsure of where to go. Choices can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to cosmetic treatments, so it…
