Hadong and Gurye

  Countryside charms and nature's beauty await along the banks of the Seomjingang River   Gazing southeast, the sun rises slowly but surely over the horizon. The Seomjingang River’s pristine waters reflect the morning light…

Old Is New Again

Young entrepreneurs use old buildings to give Seoul new life   “Dull, inert cities, it is true, do contain the seeds of their own destruction and little else. But lively, diverse, intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration,…

Korea Travel Bits

[box_light]APRIL GETAWAYS[/box_light] Rustic Jeonju Hanok Village 전주 한옥마을 In order to properly appreciate Jeonju Hanok Village, be prepared to get lost. And leave your watch at home. A maze of picturesque alleyways lined by…

Garak Market Station

The mother of all markets If you’ve eaten in a restaurant today, odds are some of your meal came from Garak Market (가락시장), where many of Seoul’s restaurateurs come to restock their kitchens. Cheaper, fresher, and bigger than just…

Seoul Travel Bits-April

A New Type of Farmer’s Market: Marche@Hyehwa  혜화 마르쉐 The Hyehwa and Daehangno areas are normally known for theater and robust college students, but on the second Sunday of every month, the neighborhood becomes the arena for one…

SEOLLEUNG STATION

Quintessentially Gangnam, Seolleung is also home to one of Seoul’s loveliest historical sites In many ways, Seolleung is the quintessential Gangnam neighborhood, a blend of business and upper-middle class family life with a dash of luxe.…

Historic Houses in Seoul 2

[box_light]Historic Houses in Seoul 2: Pak No-soo Art Museum     박노수 미술관 Gallery Combines 20th-century styles from Korea and abroad[/box_light] Written by Robert J. Fouser The newest addition to the list of historic houses…

JANUARY GETAWAYS

[box_light]JANUARY GETAWAYS[/box_light] Naksansa Temple  낙산사 Naksansa Temple is one of just a handful of Korean Buddhist temples overlooking the sea. Located in the coastal town of Yangyang, the temple is a place to view truly inspiring…

MT. SEORAKSAN

[box_light]MT. SEORAKSAN 설악산 Korea’s most splendid mountain park gets even lovelier in winter[/box_light] Written and photographed by Romainjohn Boulesteix Mt. Seoraksan is a beautiful stretch of highland covering 398.5 square…

Seoul travel bits

[box_dark]Seoul travel bits[/box_dark] Ice climbing  빙벽 등반 Ice climbing has become a sport in its own right in Korea. Many start in the activity through friends, climbing clubs or courses offered by professional guiding services.…

Just Say Spa-Ahh

[box_light] JUST SAY SPA-AHH Wash away the winter blues at Seoul’s best saunas [/box_light]   Written by Mimsie Ladner Winter in Korea can be ruthless. Harsh winds and subzero temperatures are conducive to dry, itchy skin and chapped…