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Where to Go in South Korea


Discover the best places to visit, from vibrant cities to stunning natural landscapes.


Plan your perfect trip with our guide to the most captivating destinations in South Korea. Explore bustling metropolitan areas, serene cultural sites, breathtaking mountains, and picturesque coastal regions. This section provides detailed information and inspiration for discovering the diverse and unforgettable places that South Korea has to offer - and Asia too!
  • The Discover Seoul Pass Is The Only Pass You Need

    With tourism to South Korea at an all-time high, the Seoul Tourism Organization,The Seoul Metropolitan Government, and KEB Hana Bank saw the…

    Discover Seoul Pass
  • Machu Picchu in South Korea: Busan’s Culture Village

    Nestled into the rolling hills of southern Busan, Gamcheon Culture Village is certainly a sight to behold. The hundreds of…

    Colorful houses in Busan, South Korea
  • 10 Do’s & Don’ts of Boryeong Mud Festival

    Tips on how to survive your Boryeong Mud Festival Weekend If you live in South Korea and you’ve been here…

    Boryeong Mud Festival
  • Mount Geumosan: Gumi’s Best Kept Secret

    When my girlfriend told me that we were going to live in Gumi, I had no idea what I got…

    mount geumosan
  • 5 Quiet Spots for Romantic Summer Nights

    While most guide books will tell you to hop on the crowded bus up to Namsan and leave your lock of…

  • Adriatic Coast: A Vibrant Road Less Traveled

    Draped around the coastline of the Adriatic Sea are the West Balkan nations of Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina.…

    Adriatic Coast
  • The New Noryangjin Fish Market: An Impasse Between Old and

    Shots by Patrick Murray and Peter Kim The Noryangjin Fish Market What if you built a fish market and nobody…

    traditional markets in korea noryangjin
  • Gangnam District to Install a 400 Million Won “Gangnam Style”

    The Gangnam District of Seoul is planning to install a 418,000,000 won bronze statue of the “Gangnam Style” dance. Released…

    Gangnam Style statue
  • Seoul’s Best French Restaurant? Le Panier Bleu, n’est-ce pas?

    French restaurants in Seoul, Korea are a rare find. Who knew a mom and pop restaurant in a basement near…

    Le Panier Bleu. salmon carpaccio
  • Penghu 澎湖: The Secluded Islands Next to Taiwan

    Words and shots by Sarah Maloney Orange lightning illuminates the puffy white clouds that drift miles out over the South…

  • Busan Discovery: Walking the Galmaetgil

    Words by Chris Tharp Busan is a beautiful city, one whose splendors continue to reveal themselves to me after ten…

  • 9 Hotels Where You Can Dine & Drink Without Limits

    There’s a sense of freedom that comes with an all-inclusive bill, particularly when dining at some of the finest hotels…

  • Fifteen things to do in one day in Osaka

    I like to think of Japan as the Britain to Korea’s America. It’s the island nation across the pond, and…

  • 6 Dangers That Await You At The Boryeong Mud Fest

      You may be making plans for this weekend and dreaming of the dirty delights of the Boryeong Mud Festival,…

  • En-Rogel Cafe: Alice In Wonderland Meets The Korean Countryside

    Words and shots by Barun Sarkar One look at En-Rogel Cafe (에느로겔), a giant turquoise teapot-shaped teahouse in the middle…

  • Gyeonggi Discovery: Equestrian Feats at the Korean Folk Village

    Yongin's Korean Folk Village is a worthwhile visit for an interactive piece of Joseon Dynasty history. The living museum features…

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