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If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light.

Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears.

~ Cesare Pavese

Olympic Park pink muhly during autumn in seoul

Hi! I’m Shelley, the woman behind the words.

I’m a coffee loving, cubicle hating, toddler toting introvert, who quit the grind 10 years ago… to live life on my own terms.

Traveling & living around the world has changed my life in all the very best ways. And I hope the words and images here inspire you not just to dream, but to actually set forth on an adventure of your very own.

On my blog, you’ll find destination guides, down to earth travel advice, and way too honest info about the 61 countries I’ve visited independently so far. Follow along, comment and ask me all your burning travel-related questions. Let’s connect!

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One does not discover new lands

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~ Andre Gide

Spring in South Korea

The months of March, April, and May bring warmer temperatures, spring flowers, cherry blossoms, and some of the best festivals of the year in Korea. This is one of the best times to visit Korea, explore the streets of Seoul, and get off the beaten path in Jeollanam-do.

What to do in Korea in Spring

If you’ve always dreamt of seeing cherry blossoms, head to Korea in late March and early April. The entire country turns into a pink paradise for a brief 2 week window, so your timing will have to be perfect. Don’t worry if you miss them though – May is one of the absolute best months of the year, with excellent events like the epic Lotus Lantern Parade, and more spring flowers than you can imagine.

korea in april | cherry blossoms in Daegu
Visiting Korea in April | Weather, Best Festivals + Packing List [UPDATED 2023]

Here’s the lowdown on what to expect in South Korea in April.

korea in may | Photo Cafe Graphy Garden
Visiting Korea in May | Weather, What to Wear + Best Spring Festivals [UPDATED 2023]

Get the lowdown on what’s happening in Korea in May.

cherry blossoms in seoul | yangjaecheon streem
Perfect Cherry Blossoms at Yangjaecheon Stream

The cherry blossoms at Yangjaecheon Stream are some of the best in Seoul!

buddhist temple food, what to eat in seoul
What to Eat in Seoul | 4 Super Fresh Foods to Try in Spring

Eating ALL THE FOOD is one of the best parts of visiting Korea.

Best Limited Edition Spring Tours in Korea 2023

Plum blossoms bursting into bloom at the end of March in Gwangyang Maehwa Village are usually the first sign of spring in Korea. Cornelius flowers, cherry blossoms, and a symphony of other flowers are not far behind. Like cherry blossom season in Korea, the dates for most spring tours in Korea is incredibly limited. Most run for just a few short weeks!

jinhae cherry blossom festival

The Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the best ⓒ Live Studio, Korea Tourism Organization