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Ihwa Mural Village: A Guide & Guidelines For Seeing The Area
Mt. Naksan in Seoul is home to one of the most popular mountainside mural villages in Korea. Ihwa Mural Village (์ดํ๋๋ฒฝํ๋ง์) is known as a moon village or “daldongne” due to being set on the hillside which means you should be prepared for a bit of a hike up to see this famous village and the views of surrounding Seoul from the village. If you’re looking for a mural village in Seoul, this is the first one that will come up when you begin your search and there’s good reason for that. Learn more about this popular tourist destination in Seoul, Korea. Get ready to see Ihwa Mural Village: (This…
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Vineworks: Interactive Wine Tasting in Seoul
Looking for a wine bar in Hongdae? A great place to have a wine tasting in Seoul to learn about wines? When it comes to wine, Ian Ashworth is not only knowledgeable but he is super enthusiastic in making wine as approachable as possible and that’s why he founded Vineworks. If you’re on the lookout for a Seoul wine bar, Vineworks is a fabulous place to try different wines, learn about wine, and eat delicious food whether you’re going to an event or attending just for dinner with some friends. Learn about Vineworks, a Seoul wine bar that does tastings and more: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I…
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Korea Kids Cafes: Tayo The Friendly Bus
When it comes to finding fun things in Seoul to do with kids, I’ve found there are plenty and kids cafes are among them. After Pororo and the toys and kids cafe visits that came with it, just as quickly the little one LOVED Tayo the Little Bus and all of his friends. Pretty soon we had learned about loads of vehicles and they had names too! Walking down the street, green buses became Rogi and blue buses became Tayo. Not only did our daughter think they became Tayo, but the Korean government has literally placed stickers on local buses to give them Tayo’s eyes and mouth so they literally…
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11 Summer Music Festivals In Korea! Here We Come!
Those summer music festivals in Korea that everyone looks forward to each year to get out and about, chill out and listen to some awesome live acts actually start a little earlier than you might expect! Starting in May, the outdoor music fests can be heard blasting some awesome music around the country. From camping under the stars with some awesome rock bands to dancing the night away to some EDM, there are plenty of awesome music festivals in Korea to choose from to fill your summer weekends with fun. Get ready to rock out at a music festival in Korea: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive…
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A One Day Incheon Itinerary: From Chinatown to Fairytales
Do you want to make the most of a daytrip to Incheon? If you’re looking for a packed Incheon itinerary so you can eat until your belly is content, find plenty to take pictures of, and have some fun, then this is it. Incheon, Korea has a lot to do and Incheon is actually a lot more than just the Incheon International Airport, so don’t be confused. For this itinerary in Incheon, we’re headed to the popular Jung-gu district home to the only official Chinatown in Korea, the Songwol-dong Fairytale Village and more!ย Here’s what to go on a daytrip to Jung-gu, Incheon, Korea: (This post contains affiliate links, which…
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The World Cup Park: A Complete Guide To The Most Underrated Park In Seoul
What is the best park in Seoul? There are a lot of answers but I think World Cup Park is the most underrated park in Seoul. It’s massive and most visitors only see a very small popular part of it and nothing else. Living so close to the World Cup Parks means that I’ve been able to go there and have a good look around on plenty of occasions. Last year, when the little one was just learning to walk, we must have headed there at least once a week to climb, dig, walk, run, fall, pick flowers and do all kinds of other things. From flowering cherry blossom trees…
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15 Hot Spots In Mangwon-dong For Eats & Treats
Mangwon-dong in Seoul, Korea sits just a subway stop away from the night out artsy district known as Hongdae. The districts around this university art and music neighborhood have been getting more and more hype because cool places are moving out of Hongdae, likely due to high rent prices, and moving into Mangwon and other nearby districts. Yeonnam-dong is another nearby neighborhood that has experienced a boom in the past couple of years. The area is now host to a beautiful park as well as foodie hot spots and neat cafes. Mangwon is Yeonnam’s understated little brother, but he’s piping up for attention! Since my husband has had a studio in the area…
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Nest Hotel: A Modern Hotel Near Incheon International Airport
Looking to have a weekend away in Incheon without much fuss and loads of chic and modern aesthetic appeal, I began my search by checking the Design Hotels properties in Korea knowing that they have properties around the world that are amazingly interesting to stay in. Nest Hotel is one of the best hotels near Incheon International Airport and you’d be surprised how much there is to actually do on the island that the airport is located on. Whether you’re a tourist in Korea or looking for a staycation, this is a great hotel to do it. Have a great stay at Nest Hotel in Incheon, Korea: (This post contains…
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Korea Kids Cafes: Pororo The Little Penguin
Pororo the Little Penguin was first introduced to Korea’s child audience in 2003 and since has grown into quite the big man on campus… though he hasn’t seemed to age one day on screen. From Pororo Kids Cafes to Pororo cutlery and dishes, they’ve pretty much got the market cornered in South Korea and every single child here starts their interest in cartoons with this penguin and his crew. There’s no end to the joy to be had and there are plenty of things to do with kids in Seoul and kids cafes are just one of them. If your kid loves Pororo though, definitely take them to a Pororo…
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Fish Markets In Seoul: Noryangjin and More!
Again and again, I’m asked for information on the Noryangjin Fish Market. How to get there, what to order and how to make the most of a trip there. I’ll be honest, I’ve been there a handful of times and though it is the most popular fish market in the Seoul, I just want to say that it isn’t the ONLY fish market in the city and definitely not the only fish market in Korea. Noryangjin is the most centrally located of the fish markets in Seoul so I’ll give all of the info you need to know to get in, around, and up and down in the space but…
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Hidden Gems In The Hip Hannam District In Seoul
Hannam district, or Hannam-dong, has quickly become a hot spot hangout for the locals looking for intricately well designed restaurants and cafes alongside some artistic and musical venues to inspire. The neighborhood near Itaewon can be enjoyed from morning until night and should be. The district has always had airs of international inspirations what with the roads lined with embassies, but with the influx of music performance spaces along with the ever popular art museums in the area and now surrounded by chic cafes and local design and lifestyle shops, this is a classy hip place to hang out a bit different from the younger boozy streets of Itaewon just…
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A Complete List Of Must See Spring Festivals In Korea 2024
Spring is on its way and in Korea that means flower festivals, lantern festivals and more to brighten up the peninsula along with the bright sunshine and warmer breezes welcoming the warmer months to come. It seems as soon as the sun really starts shining, everyone that was hibernating for the winter months heads outdoors to partake in some festive amusement. Don’t be left out! Here are the spring festivals in Korea you should seek out to get in the renewal and rebirth spirit that spring is known for. Know where to go to see the flowers, where to see lotus lantern festivals, and more. There is a lot to…
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A One Day Guide To Incheon: Moraenae Market To GTower Sunsets
When people think of Incheon, Korea, generally they think of Incheon International Airport and that’s it. There’s actually a lot more to do in Incheon than people might realize. The island around Incheon International Airport as way more to do than people take advantage of but, Incheon is a lot larger than that too. Probably the most popular places in Incheon to go are Chinatown and Wolmido Island, and yet there’s more. If you’re looking for some more things to do in Incheon, then you’ve come to the right place. From markets to sunsets and where to get the views, here are three other things to see in Incheon, Korea.…
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Korean Eating: The Winter Delicacy Known as Gwamegi
Interested in Korean food? Want to try a Korean delicacy that a lot of people have never tried before? Wait until winter, and this is the Korean dish you need to check out. Gwamegi (๊ณผ๋ฉ๊ธฐ), or Pacific herring, is a fishy Korean treat that is something that I always look forward to when the temperatures get cool. If you like seafood, then you’ll want to find this Korean dish this winter in Korea. Just make sure you’re headed to the southern coasts to try it because that’s where it’s the best. Here’s what to know about gwamegi, the Korean winter delicacy: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive…
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Can I See Snow In Seoul In The Winter?
I cannot count the number of times I’ve seen this question pop up in my inbox. If you’re traveling to Korea in the winter and wondering if you’ll get to see snow in Seoul or just wondering where to see snow in Korea at all, I get it. Snow is a quintessential part of winter and if you’ve traveled from a warmer country, I totally understand the interest. You might get lucky and see snow in Seoul, but if you want to see snow for sure, I’ve created a list of places to see snow in Korea and detailed the best snow-covered sights. From winter festivals in Korea to snowcapped…
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Traveling With Children: Stop Judging Me
As someone who flies around the world at least a couple times a year, I find the stories from fellow travelers who loathe parents and their children especially intriguing. I wasn’t a parent until a bit over two years ago and previous to that, I didn’t really pay much attention to parents that were traveling or the kids that were with them. Why would you? I suppose I had grown up with little people around me for most of my life though as I am the eldest of three and the eldest in a family of 15 cousins. There have always been little ones around and that has never stopped…
