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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The Majang Suspension Bridge & The Cafes To Visit There Too!
There are so many things to do in Paju, an area just northwest of Seoul in the Gyeonggi-do province and visiting Majang Lake is definitely one of them. Majang Lake was probably not on most peoples’ radar until a couple years ago when the longest suspension bridge in Korea was opened. This beautiful suspension bridge spans the water from what forested side to another that features an observatory. There are numerous gorgeous cafes and restaurants to stop into too. It’s a great area to take a day trip from Seoul and it’s pretty easy to get to as well. Looking for something to do this weekend? This is the spot…
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Bucheon Art Bunker B39: A Former Garbage Plant Reborn as Art Space
There’s a specific category of Seoul-adjacent outing I find genuinely compelling: old factories and industrial sites being given new lives as culture spaces. The Bucheon Art Bunker B39 (부천아트벙커 B39) falls squarely into this category. An old garbage incineration plant in the suburb of Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, it was converted into an art and culture space, opened in 2018, and like most of Korea’s national and public cultural venues, it’s completely free to enter. Both my daughter and I love a good artistic installation, and the industrial aesthetic of regenerated spaces makes them more interesting than most conventional museums. This one is worth the trip from Seoul. Here’s what you can…
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Jangheung: The Secret & Wonderful Place To Take Kids North Of Seoul
On the way up to Majang Lake one time, I took a road through Jangheung and saw lots of colorful facades, interesting signs for art spaces and places, and gardens and so it was put on the list for the next trip out. We’ve since been to this area at least three times and we love it. If you’re looking to take an adventure with your kiddos and want to find a best kept secret, this is the area to go. It’s fun and full of hidden gems. Plenty more that we haven’t yet visited. Here are some great things to do in Jangheung. Also note, this is Jangheung-eub in…
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Juknokwon: Korea’s Most Popular Bamboo Forest In Damyang
Damyang, Korea’s claim to fame is a massive bamboo forest named Juknokwon (죽녹원). It is the most famous bamboo forest in South Korea. While this is the most famous and was even named one of the top things to do in Korea in 2019 by the Korean Tourism Organization, there is also the stunning Taehwagang River Bamboo Forest in Ulsan which features a huge number of brilliantly colored flowers in the spring and summer and one of the best kept secrets on Geoje Island, the Bamboo Theme Park. Bamboo forests dot the southern half of the country, but if you only have time to visit one, Juknokwon Bamboo Forest is the…
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Gunsan, Korea Travel Guide: Things To Do, Where To Eat & How To Get There
Wanting to get out and see something different, we decided to take a road trip to Jeolla and our first stop was Gunsan, Korea in North Jeolla Province, or Jeollabuk-do. This port city is a bit deceiving as you drive in as there are huge industrial parks and of course ports all over so it can seem a bit more like a manufacturing city. For me, the most I knew about the city was that it is home to Gunsan Air Force Base for the American military and that it is where the more popular Seonyudo Island is located. (I say more popular because did you know there is a…
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How To Get To Seoul From Incheon International Airport: Train, Bus, Taxi, or Private Transfer
Are you traveling to Seoul, Korea soon? Do you know how you’ll be getting into the city? Take a private transfer or taxi if you’ve got small kids or a lot of luggage, the limousine bus if you’re traveling lighter and want a direct drop-off, or the AREX train if you want the cheapest option and don’t mind a bit more walking. Below, I’ll break down all four so you can pick the right one for your trip. Most likely you’ll land at Incheon International Airport, Seoul’s airport, which is an amazing airport and the 3rd busiest airport in the world for international transit passengers and serves more than 74…
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Korea Cherry Blossom Forecast 2026: Bloom Dates and Best Viewing Spots
Spring in Korea doesn’t really feel like spring for many locals and visitors until those beautiful light pink cherry blossoms bloom. One minute the trees are bare, and the next the streets, rivers, and parks turn soft pink, and then it’s gone again in what feels like the blink of an eye (some years it really is that fast if it rains). There are numerous places to see cherry blossoms in Seoul and around Korea with some being more popular than others. You could really walk down the most mundane neighborhood and see cherry blossoms, so while you should and probably will seek to find some of the touted best…
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Where to Stay in Jeju Island: Best Hotels, Resorts & Areas for Every Budget
Jeju Island might look small on a map, but once you start planning a trip, you realize very quickly that choosing the right area to stay matters a lot. This is not the kind of place where you’ll pick a hotel and everything will be within 20 minutes of it. It won’t. If you want beach cafes, waterfalls, resort stays, Udo Island access, or an easy airport base, where you stay in Jeju will shape your entire trip. Jeju Island has been called the Hawaii of Korea and it is gorgeous. There is a ton to do whether you want to visit Jeju in the winter or the summer. Just…
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Petite France: How To Get There From Seoul & What To Do There
Petite France (쁘띠프랑스) is one of those popular spots for tourists to get away to when they head out of Seoul. It’s in Gapyeong, an area that has a lot to do so it’s a great area to take a day trip from Seoul to see not one, but multiple fun things. From gardens and parks with light festivals to farms, islands, and unique villages, there’s a ton to do in the area. So, it’s no wonder there are tours that head out there daily and often include a stop at Petite France. Petite France is one of those Instagrammable hot spots to the east of Seoul in Korea that…
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Gyeongju Korea Travel Guide: Best Things To Do, Temples, Tombs & Tips
If you haven’t heard of Gyeongju, Korea yet, then you need to! Though Andong, Korea is often referred to as the most traditional city in Korea, Gyeongju is the most historical you can visit. Gyeongju (경주) was the capital of the Silla Kingdom for nearly 1,000 years and is referred to as “the museum without walls”. Everywhere you turn you can find a site with historical relevance to see. The city actually has more tombs, temples, pagodas, palace ruins, and other historical artifacts than any other place in Korea making it one of the most historically important destinations. Plan a visit to the royal tombs, ancient temples, and UNESCO World…
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The Best Kept Secret In Ulsan, Korea is the Taehwagang River Bamboo Forest
The Taehwagang National Garden (태화강 국가정원) is the most beautiful bamboo forest in Korea that I have visited and I have visited a few. When I walked into this gorgeous forest of green bamboo shooting into the sky, I remember wondering why I’d never heard of it. The Damyang Bamboo Forest is known far and wide in Korea and yet, there are other bamboo forests. There’s even a bamboo forest I visited on Geoje Island near Busan that is really off the beaten path too. Suffice to say, this bamboo forest in particular is a stunner… a massive stunner. If you haven’t visited Ulsan, Korea, it’s definitely time and when…
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Museum San: How To Get There From Seoul & What You’ll See
Museum San a couple hours from Seoul in Wonju, Korea is an intriguing museum designed by famed architect Tadao Ando. There’s an iconic photo that is posted on Instagram every so often with visitors standing beneath a bright red archway. The red is striking against the natural surroundings. It’s not the easiest museum to get to in Korea, but it’s definitely one of the most interesting as far as architecture and design. If you’re an architecture enthusiast or a design lover and you’re headed to Seoul, make sure you get this into your itinerary if you’ve got time for a little day trip. Museum San has about 1 million visitors…
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Youngwol Y Park: An Epic Art Museum In The Middle Of Nowhere In Korea
If you like hidden art museums and adventures in Korea, you need to find Youngwal Y Park (젊은달와이파크). It’s in the middle of nowhere in Gangwon-do, but if you can figure out how to make the trek out to Youngwol Y Park, it is so so worth it. Striking red installations stand out against the greens of the natural mountainous surroundings. It’s just beautiful. This year I’ve really enjoyed finding artistic installations in hidden spots like the Hamchang Art Road or in Gimpo at the Gimpo Sculpture Park, which is a bit more of a rustic artistic find, but there is just so much to see if you can manage…
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Alpaca World Korea: How To Get There From Seoul & What You’ll See
Have you ever wanted to take an alpaca for a walk? Seeming to smile all the time, you can head to the Andes of Korea out in Gangwon-do and do just that at Alpaca World (알파카월드). More than alpacas though, this huge farm has birds, amphibians, deer, capybara, and so much more. If you want to take an adventure in Korea, have some fun with your kids, this is a spot to tag for you next daytrip from Seoul. If you’ve got kids in Seoul and want to find some more spots to introduce them to animals and let them learn, be sure to check out the Aqua Planet Ilsan…
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Resom Forest & The Have9 Healing Spa: The Perfect Wellness Getaway in Korea
Resom Forest (리솜포레스트리조트) is a resort in Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea that seeks to provide healing through nature and water. The resort sits in a forest of trees that has been there for a 1000 years and the buildings were built to coexist with their natural surroundings. Through eco-friendly construction and ideals and providing holistic and natural healing programs, the resort has effectively integrated nature, healing, and even adventure for guests that make the trek out to the area. Resom Forest is a spectacular getaway for the adventurer and might just have the best spa in the country. If you’ve had enough city time in Seoul and needs a break to the…
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Dream Park: The Flower Park Near Seoul You Have To See To Believe
I’ve now been to Dream Park (드림파크) in Incheon, just outside of Seoul, three times. It’s a difficult spot to explain with some quirks but it is also home to an amazing flower park that is relatively unknown and quiet most of the year. If you can get there, it’s worth the trip especially in the autumn, but we found some beautiful flowers in the spring in Korea the first time we managed to find the park so there’s that. Each autumn in Korea, it’s a rush to find all of the flower fields and autumn blooms as well as fall foliage as it bursts into color. From forests to…
