How to Book the Unforgettable Gangchon Rail Bike [UPDATED 2022]
The Gangchon Rail Bike is a must-do activity.
The Gangchon Rail Bike is a must-do activity.
Seoul at night is a pulsing, breathing, living thing of beauty full of sparkly lights, noisy restaurants and crowds of people.
Buddhist or not, this is one of Seoul's best festivals.
Get the lowdown on what's happening in Korea in May.
Tickets to Gyeongbokgung Palace are sold out, but you can still go!
The Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain is the world's longest bridge fountain.
It's possible to see cherry blossoms in Seoul without the crowds. Here's where.
Confused about where to stay in Seoul? This guide will help.
Find out when & where to see cherry blossoms in Korea at their absolute peak.
There's more to Jeongdongjin Beach than just a crazy cruise ship perched atop a cliff.
Starfield Coex Mall is so much more than shopping! Learn about the best things to do in the largest underground shopping mall in Asia.
A visit to Lotte World Aquarium in Seoul is the perfect rainy day activity.
Here’s the lowdown on 7 different ski resorts near Seoul to help you plan the perfect winter adventure.
I'll be spending the 2021 New Year in Seoul, watching fireworks with the family. How do you plan to celebrate?
Do Koreans celebrate Christmas? In short, yes. Aaaaand no. Learn exactly how to get your Santa on in the ROK!
Need a photo that will always remind you of Seoul - head to Seoulism Cafe
Hyangiram Hermitage is one of the most unique and inspiring Buddhist temples in Korea.
Come autumn, pink muhly is a national obsession in Korea. Here are the best places in the country to see these fluffy pink clouds of grass.
During autumn in Seoul, a wave of colour dramatically transforms monotone tree-lined streets into a prismatic orchestra of vivid crimsons, burnt oranges and mellow yellows.
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.
Days are hot and the sun is strong. Here are 17 spectacular beaches in Korea to beat the summer heat.
These 5 beaches near Seoul are the perfect respite from the heat and humidity of a Korean summer.
Korea in Spring? Cherry blossoms, great weather and epic festivals await you.
For an absolutely unforgettable cultural experience in Korea, head to a jjimjilbang! Never mind the public nudity.
The cherry blossoms at Yangjaecheon Stream are some of the best in Seoul!
The Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival has over 1000 stunning trees to admire and photograph.
The Gapyeong City Tour Bus is the best way to travel independently between Nami Island, the Garden of Morning Calm and Petite France.
If you live in or near Seoul, the Garden of Morning Calm Lighting Festival is the holiday festival you NEED to see.
Don't hibernate till the cherry blossoms bloom! Venture forth bravely into the frostiest of Korea’s seasons.
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.
Changdeokgung Palace and the Secret Garden are most breathtaking in autumn.
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.
With gorgeous water and incredible sand, Hamdeok Beach might convince you that Jeju actually IS the Hawaii of Korea.
From cherry blossoms to incredible autumn foliage, Seokchon Lake Park is stunning in every season.
Coffee by the sea? Anmok Beach is the place to go.
Eating ALL THE FOOD is one of the best parts of visiting Korea.
In April, Korea's weather has a little bit of everything.
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.
Spending Christmas in Seoul? Wondering where to get festive? Learn about the best festivals to see Christmas lights, where to eat Christmas dinner + more!
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.
Wondering where to stay in Myeongdong? Here are 15 great hotels in Myeongdong for every budget and taste.
If there's one thing you do in Seoul - let it be renting a hanbok and wandering a Joseon Dynasty Palace.
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.
The Starfield Library was a sensation from the moment it opened. Bring your camera!
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 should be on everyone's must see list.
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.
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.
The little town of Drumheller is perfect for kids. It has dinosaurs, fossils, extraordinary geography and a long coal-mining history and more for them to explore.
Abandoned places in Korea can be super scary, retro cool, or simply fantastic.
Banpo Hangang Park is one of Seoul's most popular and enduring local attractions.
The area around Seoul's Jamsil Saenae station isn't just a wasteland of intestine barbecue restaurants, chain cafes, hofs, and claw arcades.
All I want for Christmas is a high quality set of noise-cancelling headphones.
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.
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.
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 offers a rare thing in Seoul - affordable savoury crepes. Even better? These ones are Français-friend tested and approved!
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.
Seoraksan is one of the country's most beloved fall foliage spots.
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 in Suncheon Bay is made up of the hopes and wishes of children around the world.
Will Edward Kwon-helmed Lab XXIV appear in Seoul's inaugural edition of the Michelin Guide in 2017? I think so!
Wriggling sannakji makes for one daring dinnertime.
Extra desserts AND a discount for a meal at Pierre Gagnaire à Séoul. Sign me up!
A timeworn grid of antique drawers in Seoul's traditional Namseong Market.
At America's Roll and Sushi, I felt like I'd teleported back to Toronto's Bloor Street for a nostalgic meal.
The first of our Take 6 Trips in Korea destinations for 2015 in pictures.
A meal at Jungsik - the first Korean restaurant to appear on San Pellegrino's prestigious 50 Best Restaurants in Asia list, EVER.
Our time by the beach was up. Next stop: the Seorak Mountains.
A "Mediterranean" feeling break on Korea's East Sea.
This fairy tale display of 21,000 flickering roses is only on display at Seoul's DDP until November 30th.
I couldn't decide if the giant rubber duck floating atop Seokchon Lake, or mass of selfie sticks, was more photo-worthy.
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.
Experiencing a traditional slice of Korean life at Hyojongdang hanok, over Chuseok.
All of Seoul's trendiest restaurants and cafes under one roof
Hyangnobong Peak was one of the longest and most challenging 2 kilometre hikes I've ever done.
Five fantastic places to visit in South Korea (that aren't Seoul, Busan or the Demilitarized Zone).
Need to get certified for yellow fever in Korea? Here's how to do it in Seoul.
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.