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18 things to know before going to South KoreaJun 18, 2024 • 13 min read
Before your trip to this cultural powerhouse, read our tips for planning, navigating etiquette, health and safety concerns and more.
South Korea Travel Stories
tips and adviceTop 7 places you can't afford to miss in South KoreaFeb 20, 2024 • 6 min read
South Korea packs a staggering number of attractions within its borders. Plan your visit now with our seven favorite places to visit when you get there.
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budget travel13 tips for visiting South Korea on a budgetFeb 19, 2024 • 7 min read
If you’re looking to travel to South Korea on a budget, follow this money-saving guide, from advice on SIM cards to tips on transit.
destination practicalitiesVisas for South Korea: here’s what you need to knowFeb 18, 2024 • 4 min read
Do you need a visa to enter South Korea? Read our guide to find out.
destination practicalitiesWhen is the best time to visit South Korea?Feb 18, 2024 • 7 min read
South Korea's seasons bring exciting events and festivals, as well as action-packed activities. Here's how to decide when you should go there.
road tripsThe best road trips in South Korea weave through mountains, islands and historyFeb 17, 2024 • 10 min read
South Korea might not leap out as the obvious place for a road trip, but the back roads reveal a different side to the peninsula. Here are our top trips.
destination practicalitiesEverything you need to know about getting around South KoreaFeb 17, 2024 • 8 min read
With some of the best public transport in the world, South Korea is a gift to travelers. Here's what you need to know about getting around when you arrive.
tips and adviceHow to travel to South Korea with points and miles in 2024Jan 27, 2024 • 16 min read
If you’re just getting started with points and miles, Seoul makes a fantastic point to begin your journey. Here's how.
tips and adviceWhat to eat and drink in South KoreaSep 27, 2022 • 6 min read
In Korea, food is for the soul as well as for the stomach. Whatever takes your fancy, start with our beginner’s guide to Korean dining.
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hikingHit the trails on these top hikes in South KoreaAug 19, 2022 • 8 min read
Here are the best places to hike in South Korea, from challenging mountain ascents to urban explorations and relaxing seaside strolls.
beachesSouth Korea’s top beaches for sunrises, surfing, festivals and nightlifeAug 15, 2022 • 9 min read
From urban oases and subtropical sanctuaries to simply perfect stretches of sand, these are some of South Korea’s best beaches.
foodA guide to the best street food in South KoreaAug 10, 2022 • 8 min read
In South Korea, you are never far from delicious street food to satisfy your cravings. Here are the best street foods to try and where to find them.
national parksBest 6 national parks in South KoreaJul 6, 2022 • 5 min read
If you’re looking to explore the great outdoors in South Korea, here’s our primer on the country’s top national parks, from mountains to marine areas.
These destinations are trending for 2021Jan 4, 2021 • 6 min read
As vaccines begin to roll out in the US and abroad, travelers are optimistic about returning to a peripatetic lifestyle in the new year.
health and wellnessRemedies of the road: our travel tales of getting sick (and better)Nov 27, 2018 • 6 min read
Germ-laden airports, upended sleep patterns and unfamiliar local bugs are just a few of the health risks travellers face when seeing the world. But…
foodHow to party in Korean convenience storesAug 9, 2018 • 5 min read
It’s 2am on a Saturday night in Seoul and the local watering hole is a packed house. You can hardly find a seat but eats are cheap and drinks are even…
foodDiving in to South Korea's hole-in-the-wall restaurantsJan 4, 2018 • 5 min read
Quieted away, around the corner from one of South Korea's grandest hotels is a great food secret: Gwanghwamun Jip. Its worn-out blue sign gives away the…
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wildlife and natureSouth Korea's beautiful gardens and landscape designAug 9, 2017 • 5 min read
For over 2000 years Koreans have been shaping the landscape around them into pleasing contours and vistas. The arrangement of rocks is a crucial element…
artA guide to South Korea's most charming mural villagesAug 28, 2015 • 4 min read
The term 'street art' can often conjure up an image of hooded graffiti-artists stenciling edgy pieces down seedy city laneways in the dark of the night.
foodZen retreat: a beginner's guide to Korean temple staysOct 21, 2014 • 6 min read
3am. Stars hover over a misty mountain temple. A gong sounds, rousing you from sleep on a thin floormat.
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