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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

Winter in South Korea

Spanning the months of December, January, and February, winter in Korea is full of sparkly lights and snowy landscapes.  While it can feel colder than you ever thought possible, skies are clear and blue, and there’s a ton to do. Learn how to ski or snowboard, try your hand at ice fishing, pick strawberries, or wander a winter wonderland. Keep in mind that it doesn’t actually snow that much in Seoul – so a day trip out to colder areas of the country might be in the cards.

What to do in Korea in Winter

From fun outdoor events to epic holiday fireworks, winter in South Korea is packed with unique festivals that are only possible with freezing temperatures. Gear up with your best cold weather gear, then get out there to experience winter sports like skating or snow sledding, ice festivals, and lighting spectacles galore. To catch the winter festivals and events in Korea, make sure to time your visit for mid-December to the end of January.

korea in february | sanjeong lake
Korea in February 2025 | Local’s Guide to Weather, Best Festivals + What to Wear

Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening in Korea in February.

sanjeong lake sledding festival | duck sled
Sanjeong Lake Sledding Festival 2024 / 25 | The Most Adorable Winter Event in South Korea

The cutest winter festival in Korea.

south korea in january | cheongyang ice fountain festival
Korea in January 2025 | Local’s Guide to Weather, What to Wear + Best Festivals

Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening in Korea in January.

seollal | charye table set up with traditional korean foods
Seollal | 7 Cool Korean Lunar New Year Traditions to Know About

Seollal is an important traditional holiday in Korea.

Best Winter Tours in Korea for 2024 / 25

Winter in Korea is simply wonderful, with spectacular ice and snowscapes covering the country from top to bottom. Here are the tours / trips I personally recommend for experiencing the best of winter in Korea.

korea in january | winta festival
balwangsan cable car

From Seoul

From Busan