South Korea

What country pops into your head when you hear the words soju, K-Pop, and kimchi? These three very Korean things definitely make the country famous; but while these are common …

Changdeokgung Palace is not the biggest palace in Seoul, but it’s notorious for its unassuming beauty, intriguing both locals and foreigners. Like all palaces in Seoul, the operating hours at …

Plenty of images come to mind when we think of daytrips from Seoul. This is because the options when traveling within Korea are at an all-time high, with plenty of …

Winter in Korea can get brisk and bitterly cold, but people still find ways to have a wonderful time, and I want you to be one of them. I must …

Koreans are universally known for three things: K-Pop, K-Drama, and Kimchi. While it’s true that the first two are popular amongst the younger crowd, the latter is something everybody of …

When we think of palaces in the west, we tend to think of the royal palaces of England and Spain, but for many people, Asian countries like South Korea spring …

When navigating around Seoul, it’s easy to spot the diversity from one neighborhood to another. While certain neighborhoods in Seoul are quite modern, bright, and full of action, others are …

Shortly after moving to Korea, I realized the great abundance of things to do in Seoul. A day is not enough to thoroughly appreciate what this beautiful city has in …

When I first came to Korea, I made the mistake of thinking that I could just wing it and survive in a totally different culture without almost any preparation. Within …

Summer in Korea can get devastatingly hot, humid, and rainy due to the East Asian monsoon patterns. Most guides would tell you that it’s best to avoid the month of …