Explore Korea (한국 탐험하기)
Top places to see in Korea. Where to go in Korea and what to do. Want to travel in Korea? See more outside of Seoul. (한국에서 볼 수 있는 최고의 장소. 한국에서 어디로 갈 것인지, 무엇을 할 것인지. 한국에서 여행하고 싶으세요? 서울 외곽에서 더 많이 보십시오.)
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Geochang, Gyeongsangnam-do: A Guide To This Hidden Gem In Korea
Geochang, Korea is an unassuming area with a lot to share. If you’re looking for a hidden gem in Korea with natural views, a ton of history, and fun things to see, this don’t miss Geochang in Gyeongsangnam-do. Haven’t heard of the area before? Wondering what is there to do in Geochang? If you like mountains and views, then it should be on your radar. Take a trip in South Korea and see what you can see. Plan your trip now. There are plenty of things to do in Geochang and more: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase…
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24 Places To See Pink Muhly In Korea In The Fall
While most people probably think of deep reds, yellows, and browns in the autumn, pink is sure becoming a standard autumn color in Korea these days. Pink muhly fields are all the rage each fall in Korea ever since a restaurant in Jeju brought the plant to the country. I’m sure they had no idea what they were doing and what they would unleash, but now there are fields and fields of the beautiful pink wispy grasses that make visitors look like they’re floating on pink clouds in the sky. If you love finding flowers in Korea as much as I do, then read on because this one is for…
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How To Get To Jeju Island in Korea
Called the Hawaii of Korea, Jeju Island has the palm trees, the beaches, and plenty to do if you want but also plenty of natural scenery for relaxing. A popular destination for locals looking to get away, the flight route between Seoul and Jeju is actually the most flown in the world, meaning it’s easy to get to! Knowing that may make you think the island is way too crowded, and yet it isn’t. Planning a trip to Jeju Island can be a bit overwhelming if you’ve never been, but it’s actually super easy to make the trip. I’ve already got a guide for where to stay on Jeju Island…
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Sinduri Beach: Korea’s Only Sand Dunes in Taean-gun
I was ready for an easy adventure out of Seoul, and Taean-gun delivered again. I’ve visited several times now because there’s enough to see without requiring much planning effort. Even so, Sinduri Beach (신두리해수욕장) and its sand dunes surprised me all over again on this trip. Seoul has its crowds and its hot spots, but there’s a real pleasure in finding places where the view is more landscape than people. That’s exactly what this stretch of Chungcheongnam-do offers. This was my first visit to the northern part of Taean-gun, which splits into two distinct areas: a northern peninsula with inlets and rocky shoreline, and a narrower southern peninsula separated from…
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The Latin American Museum is Probably Not What You Would Expect To Find Near Seoul
Seoul, Korea is home to an impressive number of awesome museums and centers to visit to learn and have fun. Recently, I stumbled upon the Latin American Cultural Center-Museum (중남미문화원 병설 박물관) in Goyang and was surprised because there wasn’t much information online but it seemed right up our alley. Off we went, to uncover this fantastic hidden gem of cultural education just west of Seoul. There are so many cool things to do with kids in and around Seoul but so much of it isn’t really promoted to foreigners so here is the info if you’re interesting in adding another great place to your list of things to do…
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Iksan, Korea: A Guide For What To See & Do
When’s the last time you took a trip on the KTX in Korea? While you could easily hop on in Seoul and hop off in Busan, there are so many awesome places in between to visit. You could also take a road trip into Jeolla and see some amazing places like the Jeonju Hanok Village in one go. Iksan is an interesting area with some off the beaten path places to see. Go for a weekend or go for longer and visit nearby Gunsan or Jeonju too. Here are the things to do in Iksan and how to get there. Are you ready to take an adventure to Iksan in…
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Bucheon EcoPark: A Fun Thing To Do With Kids In Korea
Ever on the lookout for parks, gardens and outdoor spaces near Seoul, I drove by Bucheon EcoPark (부천자연생태공원) some time ago as I was on the way to see the beautiful azaleas that cover Wonmisan Mountain in the spring and made sure to mark it on our map for another trip to Bucheon. Bucheon has some really interesting things to see, with or without kids, like the B39 Art and Culture Space and there’s also an aquarium in Bucheon to check out. For this trip though, we were ready to get outside, see some bugs, some flowers, and enjoy the scenery and the Bucheon EcoPark was great for that. Looking…
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Gangjin Travel Guide: Celadon, Cherry Blossoms, and Hidden Jeollanam-do
I’ve been to Gangjin twice, both times in spring, and both times I’ve found cherry blossom lanes with nobody on them. Not fewer people than usual, nobody. Just cherry blossoms, roads, and the particular quietness of a place that doesn’t know it’s supposed to be popular yet. That’s the best way I can describe why Gangjin belongs on your Korea itinerary. Gangjin is a beautiful place to go in Jeollanam-do. Gangjin is far enough south in Jeolla that most people heading toward Yeosu and Suncheon Bay drive right past it. It has 1,000 years of celadon pottery history, green tea fields at the foot of a mountain, a folk painting…
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Naksansa Temple: Korea’s Sacred Seaside Temple in Yangyang
A few years ago I remember hearing someone remark that Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Busan was the only seaside temple in Korea. I sat back in my chair and thought about my trip to Naksansa Temple (낙산사) in Yangyang-gun and how it most surely must count as a seaside temple with a pavilion and paths that literally take you to nearby Naksan Beach and waves that splash against the cliffs beneath your feet. Many people head to Yangyang for the beaches and the surf. There’s another reason to make the trip though, Naksansa Temple (낙산사), is one of the most historically significant and visually dramatic Buddhist temples in Korea. Set…
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Farm Kamille: A Beautiful Garden To See In Taean-gun
Farm Kamille (팜카밀레) is a gorgeous garden in Chungcheongbuk-do that makes a great addition to any trip to Taean-gun. I’ve been to Taean-gun on the west coast of Korea a few times now and each time find something beautiful to see. It’s an area of Korea that is easy to get to from Seoul and makes a perfect weekend away without much hassle. You could easily spend a weekend seeing plenty from the beaches to the gardens and parks. Take a road trip and stop at Ami Museum on the way or in the spring don’t miss the flowers on the mountainside at Yoogibanggaoak and you’ll end up with a…
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Yongmeori Coast: What You Need To See On Jeju Island
There are stunning natural wonders to see all over Jeju Island which is why it’s one of my favorite places in all of Korea. Yongmeori Coast (용머리해안), or Dragon’s Head Cliff, will make for quite the adventure as you explore the cliffs, mountains and views that can be had there. This tourist site on the southwest coast of Jeju Island which is important to note because Jeju Island is large so you’ll want to explore it in quadrants to make the best use of your time. Yongmeori Coast is definitely a must-see on Jeju Island and something you need to make time for, just know going in that it doesn’t…
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Chuidasun: The Hotel For Tea & Meditation Lovers On Jeju Island
Chuidasun Resort is one of the newest additions to the list of official Wellness Travel Destinations recommended by the Korea Tourism Organization and I got to visit for some tea ceremonies, meditation, and Jeju views recently. If you’re a tea-lover coming to Korea, or a tea-lover heading to Jeju I should say, check out this stay to check in. Jeju is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Korea and though I’ve visited the Hawai’i of Korea four times, I’m still seeing new and amazing places. This is definitely one of the best places to stay in Jeju if you want to visit the east side of the…
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The Gimpo Sculpture Park: A Fun Thing To Do Near Seoul
Always on the lookout for nature and artistic spots, seeing anything on that map that possibly melds the two becomes a must-see for me. After visiting the beautiful Anyang Art Park down south, I began searching for other art parks around Seoul and Korea to see what else there was to find and the nearby Gimpo Sculpture Park (김포조각공원) came onto my radar. I haven’t spent a lot of time in Gimpo and generally just pass through as I’m headed to the Gimpo Airport bound or other spots but there are some great things to do in Gimpo and it’s an easy area to get to if you’re still looking…
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Ami Art Museum: Stop In Chungcheongnam-do Now
Whenever I plan road trips or a day trip in Korea, I get on my map and find all of the random bits and bobs that I’ve tagged and see if anything aligns. So often the coolest of places are found in the most random of places and then ideally, there’s a restaurant or cafe nearby with food so the trip has an experience, some refreshments, and something beautiful. One of my favorite finds that we’ve now visited a few times when moving back and forth across nearby Chungcheongnam-do is Ami Art Museum (아미미술관). It’s a place that combines art, nature, and there’s a nice cafe to get a coffee…
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Yeosu Travel Guide: Things to Do, Eat, and Where to Stay
Popular with Koreans and consistently skipped by foreign visitors, Yeosu sits far enough south in Jeollanam-do that it took me 14 years to finally make the trip. Not for lack of travel elsewhere, it had simply been on my radar a long time, since at least the 2012 World Expo that put the city on the map. Should you go and see all of the cool things to do in Yeosu? Absolutely. Don’t wait as long as I did to take a trip to Jeollanam-do to see this part of the southern coast. Tourists heading to Yeosu often add the amazingly beautiful Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve too making the trip…
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Guide To Gongju: Where To Go, What To See, & What To Do
Gongju city in Chungcheongnam-do, Korea is a hidden gem of a city that has so many historic, cultural, and artistic spots to see that you will want to spend at least a weekend there to see as much as you can. We took a spur of the moment road trip from Seoul a few weeks back to see some of the artistic areas and were surprised to find so many lovely historic and culture places to visit. If you’re looking to head out of Seoul but want a less touristy area, look into Gongju for Korean Hanoks, fortresses, street art, outdoor artworks, and more. Gongju is an awesome spot for…
