5 Blissful Beaches near Seoul Perfect for a Summer Day Trip
These 5 beaches near Seoul are the perfect respite from the heat and humidity of a Korean summer.
Spring in Korea | The Best Festivals, Food & Things to Do
Visiting Korea in Spring? Awesome choice! Mild temperatures, cherry blossoms, and some of the year's best festivals and events await you.
8 Splendid Spots to See Cherry Blossoms in Korea in 2021
The blooming of Korea's cherry blossoms is the most eagerly anticipated spring event in the country. Find out when & how you can see them at their absolute best.
Jjimjilbang 101 | Beginner’s Guide to Visiting the Korean Bathhouse
For an absolutely unforgettable cultural experience in Korea, head to a jjimjilbang! Never mind the public nudity.
Perfect Cherry Blossoms at Yangjaecheon Stream
The cherry blossoms at Yangjaecheon Stream are some of the best in Seoul!
How to Visit the Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival
The Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival has over 1000 stunning trees to admire and photograph.
The Gapyeong City Tour Bus | Schedule and Routes
The Gapyeong City Tour Bus is the best way to travel independently between Nami Island, the Garden of Morning Calm and Petite France.
How to See the Garden of Morning Calm Lighting Festival in Winter
If you live in or near Seoul, the Garden of Morning Calm Lighting Festival is the holiday festival you NEED to see.
27 Incredible Places to Visit during Winter in Korea
Don't hibernate till the cherry blossoms bloom! Throw on your long padding coat and venture forth bravely into the frostiest of Korea’s seasons.
The Unforgettable Gangchon Rail Bike near Nami Island
Want the one-of-a-kind, immersive views you can only see from the window of a train as it chugs along the knife-edge of a mountain? The Gangchon Rail Bike is for you!
Halloween in Korea | How to Celebrate in Spooky Style
Ready to get spooked for Halloween? This guide will fill you in on exactly what you need to know to celebrate in Seoul and across the country.
10 Surreal Spots to See Pink Muhly in Korea
Come autumn, pink muhly is a national obsession in Korea. Here are some of the best places in the country to see these fluffy pink clouds of grass.
Visiting Changdeokgung Palace in Autumn
Changdeokgung Palace and the Secret Garden are most breathtaking in autumn.
Maemiseong (매미성) | How to Visit Geoje’s Magical Castle
Maemiseong is a medieval style castle that was built by a single man. Check out the magnificent views and be sure to take some fantastic pics.
Hamdeok Beach Guide + 5 Awesome Things to Do
With gorgeous water and incredible sand, Hamdeok Beach might convince you that Jeju actually IS the Hawaii of Korea.
7 Fantastic Things to Do at Seokchon Lake Park in Jamsil
From cherry blossoms to incredible autumn foliage, Seokchon Lake Park is stunning in every season.
Anmok Beach and Gangneung Coffee Street
Anmok Beach is backed by the wonderful Gangneung Coffee Street. It's the perfect place to while away a hot summer day.
What to Eat in Seoul in Spring | Seoul Food Guide By Season
Eating ALL THE FOOD is one of the best parts of visiting Korea. Explore when, where and what to eat in Seoul in this complete food guide.
Korea Weather in April | What to Wear + Packing List
The Korea weather in April has a little bit of everything. Get the scoop on what to wear, prepare and pack for a successful trip.
Gyeongpo Beach Guide | The Perfect Summer Escape from Seoul
Gyeongpo Beach is a quiet, peaceful golden sanded 4km beach, facing the massive Pacific Ocean, just 2.5 hours away from Seoul. You'll wonder why you didn't go sooner.
How to Celebrate the New Year in Seoul
I'll be spending my 2020 New Year in Seoul, watching fireworks with the family. How do you plan to celebrate the dawn of a whole new decade?
Christmas in Seoul, Korea | The Best Lights, Festivals & Food
Spending Christmas in Seoul? Wondering where to get festive? Learn about the best festivals to see Christmas lights, where to eat Christmas dinner + more!
5 Ways to Get from Incheon Airport to Myeongdong
Need to get from Incheon Airport to Myeongdong? Learn if the AREX train, subway, limousine bus, private car or taxi is best for you in this total transportation guide.
15 Best Hotels in Myeongdong | Where to Stay in Myeongdong
Wondering where to stay in Myeongdong? Here are 15 great hotels in Myeongdong for every budget and taste.
Renting a Hanbok in Seoul | How to get the Best Prices in the City
If there's one thing you do when visiting Seoul - let it be renting a traditional Korean hanbok, wandering historic sites and having an impromptu photo shoot.
5 Things to Do at Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm + Directions
Selfies with sheep?? Sign me up! At Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm, you can spend the day with these little balls of fluff, while enjoying the gorgeous landscapes of Gangwon-do.
9 Wonderful Things to do during Chuseok in Seoul
Chuseok is one of the best times to stay in Seoul. Here's 9 ideas for what to do if you're sticking around the blissfully empty city.
Starfield Library | Seoul’s amazing library will blow your mind
The Starfield Library was a sensation from the moment it opened. It's a can't miss attraction located smack dab in the middle of Coex Mall in Gangnam. Bring your camera!
Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain | Schedule + Directions
The Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain is the longest bridge fountain in the entire world. See it at night for a truly special experience.
How to Survive a Super-Hot, Super-Humid Summer in Seoul
A Seoul summer is a sticky, sweaty force to be reckoned with. Here's how Seoulites survive the worst 2 weather months of the year.
Seoul Sky Observatory at Lotte World Tower Visitor’s Guide
Seoul Sky Observatory should be on everyone's must see list. The views from Korea's tallest building and the 3rd highest observation deck in the world are astounding.
Affordable Facials in Seoul | What to expect + where to go
Quality facials, private rooms and a silent spa environment at an affordable price in Seoul. No wonder I visit K Spa as often as I can.
Ajumma | Ahjumma: A Korean Cultural Icon
The Korean ajumma is a force to be reckoned with. Find out why in this tongue in cheek look at one of Korea's most enduring cultural icons.
5 Abandoned Places in Korea to Visit… if you dare
Abandoned places in Korea can be super scary, retro cool, or simply fantastic. Wanna get scared out of your wits, or take a walk down memory lane? Find out where.
Starfield Coex Mall: Top Things to Do and See
Starfield Coex Mall is so much more than shopping! Learn about the best things to do and see in the largest underground shopping mall in Asia.
Autumn in Seoul | 10 Spectacular Places to Visit in Seoul during Autumn
In autumn, a wave of colour sweeps its way across the peninsula, dramatically transforming rocky mountains and monotone tree-lined streets into a prismatic orchestra of vivid crimsons, burnt oranges and mellow yellows.
Seoul at Night: 17 Things for Insomniacs to do after dark
Seoul at night is a pulsing, breathing, living thing of beauty full of sparkly lights, noisy restaurants and crowds of people. Here's what you can do in one of the world's true 24 hour cities.
Ultimate Guide to Banpo Hangang Park in Seoul
Banpo Hangang Park is one of Seoul's most popular and enduring local attractions. Read on to find out about everything you can do, see and eat in the area, and the best way to get there.
Jamsilsaenae Station | Best Places to Eat
The area around Seoul's Jamsil Saenae station isn't just a wasteland of intestine barbecue restaurants, chain cafes, hofs, and claw arcades.
The Introvert’s Survival Guide to Seoul
All I want for Christmas is a high quality set of noise-cancelling headphones.
Vault Steakhouse | A Seoul steakhouse you can bank on
It isn't cheap, but if you're looking for a steak you can bank on in Seoul, Cheongdam's Vault is a sure bet.
How to Visit Namsan Tower in Seoul
From its lofty perch atop Namsan Mountain, the N Seoul Tower offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city, love locks, a teddy bear museum and so much more.
Trickeye Museum Seoul | 7 Awesome Tips for the Coolest Photos Ever
The centuries old trompe d'oeil technique used at the Trickeye Museum in Seoul has been updated with something super futuristic - augmented reality!
Le Tatin: the best little Crêperie in Seoul you don’t know about
Le Tatin offers a rare thing in Seoul - affordable savoury crepes. Even better? These ones are Français-friend tested and approved!
Peach Gray Cafe in Seoul | Painting and Pancakes
Dog, cat, raccoon, meerkat, book, board game, wedding dress, and even poop. Yup! Seoul is full of weird cafes. Visit Peach Gray Cafe for painting and pancakes.
Postcards from Seoraksan National Park: Fall Colours
Seoraksan is one of the country's most beloved fall foliage spots.
Flying Korean Air with a Baby: A Review
So our first long-haul flight with baby has come and gone, and we’re still alive to tell the tale.
The Bridge of Dreams, Suncheon Bay
The Bridge of Dreams in Suncheon Bay is made up of the hopes and wishes of children around the world.
Molecular Gastronomy at Lab XXIV
Will Edward Kwon-helmed Lab XXIV appear in Seoul's inaugural edition of the Michelin Guide in 2017? I think so!
Utter Gluttony at Pierre Gagnaire à Séoul
Extra desserts AND a discount for a meal at Pierre Gagnaire à Séoul. Sign me up!
A Grid of Antique Drawers in Namseong Market
A timeworn grid of antique drawers in Seoul's traditional Namseong Market.
Jeongdongjin Beach + Sun Cruise Resort in Korea
A visit to Jeongdongjin Beach and a crazy cruise ship perched atop a cliff.
Found on Jeju! America’s Roll and Sushi
At America's Roll and Sushi, I felt like I'd teleported back to Toronto's Bloor Street for a nostalgic meal.
Take 6 Trips in Korea: Jeju Island in Pictures
The first of our Take 6 Trips in Korea destinations for 2015 in pictures.
It’s Panda-monium! 1600 Pandas+ Occupy Korea
Papier-mâché pandas are taking over Korea, for the next month! Too much cuteness!
Jungsik: A Korean Debut on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List
A meal at Jungsik - the first Korean restaurant to appear on San Pellegrino's prestigious 50 Best Restaurants in Asia list, EVER.
Take 6 Trips in Korea Challenge 2015
I'm creating my very own Take 6 Trips Challenge for 2015, where we'll attempt to see more of the country in which we live.
From Sokcho to Seoraksan: Part 2, The Mountain
Our time by the beach was up. Next stop: the Seorak Mountains.
From Sokcho to Seoraksan: Part 1, The Beach
A "Mediterranean" feeling break on Korea's East Sea.
A Fantasyland of Flowers at Dongdaemun Design Plaza
This fairy tale display of 21,000 flickering roses is only on display at Seoul's DDP until November 30th.
Rubber Ducks and Selfie Sticks
I couldn't decide if the giant rubber duck floating atop Seokchon Lake, or mass of selfie sticks, was more photo-worthy.
Alive Museum | I’m a Ninja! Trick Art in Seoul
Wanna be a wall-climbing ninja, shoot yourself out of a cannon, or spar with a kangaroo? Well, it's all possible at the Alive Museum in Seoul.
Our Korean Chuseok: 24 Hours at Hyojongdang Hanok
Experiencing a traditional slice of Korean life at Hyojongdang hanok, over Chuseok.
Get your Seoul Food Fix at Gourmet 494
All of Seoul's trendiest restaurants and cafes under one roof
We ❤️ Seoul: Twilight Biking by the Han River
My first memory of the Han River is a scary one.
Ars Nova: Not Your Mother’s Classical
A night at the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra.
A Harrowing Hike to Hyangnobong Peak (향로봉)
Hyangnobong Peak was one of the longest and most challenging 2 kilometre hikes I've ever done.
We ❤️ Seoul: Brunch at Hosoo Bakery and Cafe
This post is the first of a planned series about all the things, big and small, that we love about living in Seoul.
Korea Bucket List: 5 Fantastic Places to Visit
Five fantastic places to visit in South Korea (that aren't Seoul, Busan or the Demilitarized Zone).
Yeon Deung Hoe: Seoul’s Lotus Lantern Festival
Every year, sometime in the month of May, South Korea lights up to celebrate the day of Buddha's birth.
Getting Vaccinations in Korea | Yellow Fever and Typhoid
Need to get certified for yellow fever in Korea? Here's how to do it in Seoul.
Getting a Tourist Visa to Brazil in Seoul (in 11 Easy Steps)
Getting a tourist visa to Brazil in Korea is super simple and fast. Find out exactly what steps to take & the location of the Brazilian embassy in Seoul.