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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 in Korea is the most magnificent of the country’s seasons. This is the time of year when you can count on brilliant blue skies, and a country bursting with every spectacular shade of orange, yellow, red, (and pink!) imaginable.

What to do in Korea in Autumn

From brilliant fireworks to glowing lanterns to cultural events, autumn in South Korea is packed with amazing festivals. It’s the ideal time to explore city streets, lose yourself in a field of pink muhly, trek up a mountain, or be astounded by a kaleidoscope of fall colours.

danyang | mancheonha skywalk
Mancheonha Skywalk | The Spectacular Danyang Landmark with 3 Soaring Wings

Walk into the clouds at Mancheonha Skywalk.

gangchon rail bike tunnel
How to Book the Unforgettable Gangchon Rail Bike

The Gangchon Rail Bike is a must-do activity. I’ve done it twice!

hyangiram hermitage in yeosu
3 Easy Ways to Get to Stunning Hyangiram Hermitage in Yeosu

Hyangiram Hermitage is one of the most unique and inspiring Buddhist temples in Korea.

changdeokgung palace and secret garden in autumn
Visiting Changdeokgung Palace in Autumn

Changdeokgung Palace and the Secret Garden are most breathtaking in autumn.

Best Autumn Day Tours in Korea 2023

Spectacular fall foliage, cobalt skies, and comfortable weather make autumn quite possibly the best season to take trips around Korea. Taking place for a few months each year, these day tours make it easy to get to some of the more challenging autumn hotspots in national parks and rural areas around the country – saving you precious time on your travels.

Some of these tours have extremely limited space and availability, so if you’ve got your heart set on a particular place, I recommend booking as early as possible.

autumn in korea | jangtaesan recreational forest in daejeon