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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4 Arts and Nature Places To See In Wanju, Korea
Headed to Jeonju, Korea soon and want to get off the beaten path a bit? You should go to Wanju. This quiet county in Jeollabuk-do is rich in history and culture and has some really cool regenerated arts and culture spaces. Get ready for an adventure to see the Sansok Lighthouse, Samrye Culture and Arts Village, Daea Arboretum and more! It’s off the beaten path and worth adding a day in Jeonju to see. Get ready for an trip to Wanju: (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. Thank you for your…
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7 Tadao Ando Buildings To See In Korea
You might walk down the streets of Korea and conclude that the architecture is not much to write home about. Apartment towers all look the same. Cement buildings sprawl in every direction with traditional Hanok villages interspersed. But if you know where to look, there are some remarkable architectural gems scattered across the country, and a surprising number of them were designed by a single architect. Tadao Ando has seven buildings in Korea, spread across Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, and Jeju Island. For architecture lovers, this makes Korea an unexpectedly rewarding destination. For travelers who happen to stumble into Museum San or the Glass House, they tend to leave wondering why…
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Gaehang-ro: Explore This Cool Neighborhood In Incheon
Incheon has a lot of cool things to see and do and one neighborhood you should check out if you like good food, reading, and nice cafes, is Gaehang-ro (개항로). Full of established book stores and newtro cafes, there is a lot to hunt out and enjoy. There are a lot of cool things to see in Incheon and since it’s just west of Seoul, it makes for a great daytrip from Seoul. This is a cool little area to spend the day in hopping from good eatery to café to gallery. Ready to see what’s cool in Gaehang-ro? (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain…
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10 Things To See In Suwon and What To Eat
With access to the subway line in Seoul and buses going back and forth quickly, Suwon is an easy day trip from Seoul or from regional areas too. Over time it has become very popular for urban and cultural development leading it to be an excellent area of interest for travelers and locals alike. Walk along the Hwaseong Fortress Walls and then take a hot air balloon ride up over to get the full scope of the fortress. See art and eat chicken… maybe even spend a weekend in Suwon to do it all! Have a blast spending a day or weekend in Suwon! Check out this guide to Suwon,…
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19 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
Ready to travel to all of the amazing places in Korea I’m constantly talking about? With high-sped scenic trains crisscrossing the peninsula, you can get from Seoul to Busan or just about anywhere in between via train… if you know how it works. The KTX is one of the most efficient rail systems in Asia and if you want to use it, you’ll want to get to know the KORAIL pass, especially if you’re on a budget. Get ready to travel by train in Korea: (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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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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This Museum in Gangwon is Quirky, Cool, and Kind of Unbelievable
If you’ve never heard of the Gangwon Comprehensive Museum (강원종합박물관), you’re certainly not the only one, and yet this huge and rather eye-catching museum in Korea should really be on everyone’s radar. It’s 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…
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Beopjusa Temple: UNESCO World Heritage Site in Songnisan
In Songnisan National Park in Chungcheongbuk-do, a 33-meter golden Buddha watches over the forested mountains from a temple that has stood here for over 1,400 years. Beopjusa (법주사) is one of Korea’s great Buddhist complexes, home to the tallest free-standing Buddha in Korea, the only surviving five-story wooden pagoda in the country, and three national treasures. In 2018, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the seven Sansa, Buddhist mountain monasteries that have functioned as living centers of Korean Buddhism since the 7th and 9th centuries. It is also, for reasons no one planned, the temple Bruce Lee originally chose as the setting for a martial…
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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 (영동 난계 국악체험촌)? 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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The Lighting Museum: A Quirky Fun Spot North of Seoul
Always on the hunt for fun things to do with kids near Seoul, I saw a fun picture of the Lighting Museum (조명박물관) and saved it for a day out. Luckily, when the time came for an impromptu adventure, I had a spot. Not in the easiest of places to reach, it’s a bit of a random spot to head to, but random is what we do. Looking for lights, fun, and kid-friendly things in Korea? You’ll want to save this one! Get ready for a lit up adventure: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after clicking at no…
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Nam June Paik Art Center: The Art and Architecture Spot To See In Yongin
If you didn’t see one of Nam June Paik’s pieces before you came to Korea, you’ve certainly seen one of his pieces since arriving. Once you’re aware of his style and aesthetic, you’ll notice one of his pieces in almost every museum in the country. If you want to learn more about one of Korea’s most famous artists, a pioneering video artist, you definitely need to visit the Nam June Paik Art Center (백남준아트센터) in Yongin, Korea. Established to revive the generosity, criticality, and interdisciplinarity characteristic of his work and life, the center makes for a fun and artistic place to go south of Seoul, Korea. You can learn why…
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How To Get To The Garden of the Morning Calm
Have you heard of the Garden of the Morning Calm (아침고요수목원) yet? It’s included on quite a four Korean tour itineraries and if you haven’t been, you might wonder why. This garden is considered one of the most beautiful gardens in Korea and it’s one of the best things to do in Gapyeong to be sure. On top of that, it’s a beautiful garden year round with something to see in every season. Wonder where to see holiday lights in Korea? This is definitely a winter wonderland. Want to frolic in the lush greens of summer? Visit Garden of the Morning Calm. From season to season, there is something just…
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Wolmi Sea Train: Incheon’s Monorail to the World’s Largest Mural
Traveling 6.1 kilometers at 10 kilometers an hour, the Wolmi Sea Train (월미바다열차) is designated by the Korea Tourism Organization as one of Korea’s 100 Must Visit Tour Spots and is said to be the longest urban tourist monorail in the country. The train loops around Wolmi Island at a height of 7 to 18 meters, giving you views of the island, the harbor, the West Sea, and, most distinctively, the world’s largest outdoor mural, painted on a row of grain silos that you simply cannot take in properly from street level. The loop takes 35 minutes. You can get on and off at any of the four stations. Chinatown…
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A Guide To Daegu, Korea: What To See & Do
Did you know that Daegu is the hottest city in Korea? By hottest, I don’t mean the most popular place but rather that the weather is super hot. For this reason, it’s probably not the best idea to go in the summer, but there are still a lot of cool places to check out. Daegu isn’t a major tourist spot, but there are tourist attractions that are nice to see and probably won’t be too busy. Check out this Daegu travel guide so you can plan a trip to this Korean city with 1000 year old Buddhist sites and traditional markets and some really cool cafes and restaurants to see…
