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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

without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.

~ Andre Gide

Autumn in South Korea

Spanning the months of September, October, and November, autumn is one of Korea’s busiest travel seasons. With clear, blue skies and comfortable temperatures, it’s the perfect time for outdoor pursuits. This is the season to get out to Korea’s national parks, go for a hike, and see the country’s spectacular fall foliage. To catch the best of it, time your visit for mid-October to mid-November.

What to do in Korea in Autumn

From stunning cultural events to epic fireworks, autumn in South Korea is truly packed with amazing festivals. Fortunately, it’s the ideal time to run all over the country, checking them out. Aside from the gorgeous fall foliage, pink muhly, silver grass, and chrysanthemums are in full bloom in the autumn months, so make sure to get out to see some.

Best Autumn Day Tours in Korea for 2024

Autumn in Korea is simply glorious, with spectacular fall foliage covering the country from top to bottom. I’ve picked these autumn day tours as the best, because they’re actually timed to catch the most fabulous autumn colour.

From Seoul

From Busan