Korea Travel Guide
What to Expect in Seoul & Beyond
South Korea is vastly under-visited compared to some of its neighbours, but I don’t think this will be the situation for much longer. The huge influx of tourists lately is staggering!
Read on to to find out everything you need to know about visiting one of the world’s most underrated tourist destinations.
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Yangju Nari Park & the Cheonilhong Festival 2026: A Captivating Autumn Garden near Seoul
In autumn, Yangju Nari Park is one of the most captivating gardens near Seoul. While it’s famous for hosting the annual Cheonilhong Festival and having Korea’s largest globe amaranth colony, you’ll also find stunning, expansive fields of pink muhly grass, bright orange cosmos, and fiery red kochia bushes spread across…
Autumn in Korea Forecast 2026 | 37 Exceptional Places to See Breathtaking Fall Foliage
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, incredibly comfortable weather, and a country bursting with every spectacular shade of orange, yellow, red, (and pink!)…
Autumn in Seoul | 19 Spectacular Places to Visit in Seoul during Autumn
During autumn in Seoul, the skies are brilliantly blue, the weather is perfect and the city is painted in a kaleidoscope of spectacular colours. It’s Korea’s peak travel season for good reason. This is the time of year I personally look forward to most. After all, what could be better…
The Dazzling Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain | Current Schedule 2026 + How to Get There
At last count, there were 31 bridges spanning the mighty Han River in Seoul’s capital area. But Banpo Bridge is undoubtedly the most famous… and not just in Korea. A perfect view of the Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain with N Seoul Tower glowing in the background © 서울특별시 소방재난본부 (CC…
Korea in September 2026: Essential Weather & Festivals (15-Year Local’s Guide)
After the searing temperatures and exhausting humidity of Korea in August, we all breathe a collective sigh of relief in Korea in September. It’s one of the best months to visit Korea — and if you time it right around Chuseok, it can be a unique cultural experience you’ll never…
How to See the Sublime Gyeongbokgung Palace at Night 2026 | Guide for Tourists
Wandering the hushed stillness of Gyeongbokgung Palace at night, clad in a traditional Korean hanbok, you can’t help but be transported back in time. With its graceful buildings brilliantly lit against the night sky, this is a magical event that not everyone gets access to. Gyeongbokgung at night is simply…
South Korea in December 2026 | Weather + Best Festivals in Seoul and Beyond
The incredible autumn colour of Korea in November is all but finished, but there’s still a lot to look forward to in Korea in December. This is the first month of winter in Korea, and while it might be colder than you ever thought possible, the country is alive with…
Skin Analysis and Custom Facial Treatments in Seoul | Review of Individuel Genève
Korean Glass Skin is a real buzzword these days, but the closest I’ve ever come to getting it, is reading about it online. That is… until I had a full skincare analysis and a few customised skin treatments in Seoul at Individuel Genève in Gangnam. This foreigner-friendly skincare clinic in…
Eungbongsan Mountain | Vibrant Forsythia, Palgakjeong Pavilion, and Gorgeous Views over Seoul
Joseon Dynasty hunting ground. Forsythia flower paradise. Gorgeous early spring hike. Incredible night views. However you think of it, Eungbongsan Mountain in Seoul is worth a visit. A hike up Eungbongsan in early spring, surrounded by bright forsythia flowers is exactly what I needed to shake off the melancholy of…
7 Delicious Places to Eat near Jamsilsaenae Station in Seoul | My Personal Favorites!
The area around Seoul’s Jamsilsaenae Station might seem like a wasteland of intestine barbecue restaurants, chain cafes, hofs, and claw arcades, but there’s a few hidden gems to be found amongst the riffraff. I’ve lived in this area for over 10 years, and while the restaurants and cafes seem to…
The Luxurious 18-Step Korean Head Spa at Eco Jardin in Seoul | Personal Experience & Review
The 18-step Korean head spa is the first of its kind. Using specially developed tools, plant-based ingredients, human stem cell culture extract, and even minoxidil – it’s the single most comprehensive scalp treatment available in Seoul. A Korean head spa at Eco Jardin is the ultimate scalp treatment. I finally…
Goseokjeong Flower Garden | An Endless Sea of Astonishing Autumn Flowers, 90 minutes from Seoul
Goseokjeong Flower Garden is a never-ending ocean of pretty pink muhly, cheonilhong, baekilhong, kochia scoparia, cosmos, and silver grass in full bloom near Seoul. It really has to be seen to be believed. So far, it’s still pretty under the radar for tourists visiting Korea, but it won’t stay that…
안녕! I'm Shelley!
It’s my mission to explore off-the-beaten places in my South Korea, and share them with you. Come with me on a journey to hidden gems and amazing places in Seoul and beyond. Be sure to connect if you have questions!
