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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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~ Andre Gide

Spring in South Korea

Spanning the months of March, April, and May, spring in Korea is unimaginably pretty. By mid-March, plum blossoms and vibrant sansuyu signal the true start of spring. Over the next few months, cherry blossoms, tulips, magnolia, azalea, and forsythia cover Korea from top to bottom in gorgeous colours.

The weather is pretty much perfect during this time, and it’s easy to get out to explore the many spring festivals, events, and activities on offer in Seoul and beyond. See the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival and Lotus Lantern Festival and Parade if the timing is right. These are some of Korea’s best and biggest festivals of the year.

Best time to visit Korea in spring?

The first spring flowers start appearing in places like Jeju Island, Gwangyang, and Gurye from mid-March onwards. If cherry blossoms are your thing, head to Korea in the last week of March, and first weeks of April. Want to attend epic lantern festivals in Seoul and Busan? Time your visit for the last weekend of April, and into May.

eungbongsan hike in seoul
Eungbongsan Mountain | Vibrant Forsythia, Palgakjeong Pavilion, and Gorgeous Views over Seoul

A gorgeous early spring hike.

cherry blossoms in korea | chimsanjeong pavilion
2025 Cherry Blossoms in Korea Forecast | Best Festivals in Seoul, Jinhae, Busan and More

Everything you need to know about cherry blossoms in Korea.

damyang bamboo forest - juknokwon
Spring in Korea 2025 | Weather, Best Spring Festivals, and Things to Do

Korea in Spring? Cherry blossoms and epic festivals await you.

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

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

Best Spring Tours in Korea for 2025

Spring in Korea is positively alive with colour and wonderful things to do. Here are the tours and day trips I personally recommend for experiencing the best of spring in Seoul and beyond.

lotus lantern parade in seoul
gagwonsa temple during spring in korea