Enjoyed the Netflix series Street Food: Asia? Next time you visit Seoul, make sure you take time to visit Cho Yonsoon’s Kalguksu knife-cut noodle stall (but be prepared to sometimes queue to savour this delicious ‘Seoul food’…). Many of our food and travel adventures are inspired by food documentaries, none more so than the recent […]
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Mar
Mar
South Korea’s Abebe Bakery cream filled donuts (cream bread) is Seoul’s hottest dessert right now, with a new bakery location near the famous Gwangjang Market. With over 40 different flavors of cream filled donut from Jeju Orange and Matcha, join the BIG queue outside Abebe Bakery for one of Seoul tastiest sweet treats. Cream bread […]
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Nov
Nov
One of Seoul’s most sublime suburbs, Eunpyeong Hanok Village feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city – and yet it is only a short bus ride away. Whilst most tourists visit Ikseon-dong hanok village or Bukchon Hanok Village, Eunpyeong Hanok Village is a much quieter but equally epic Seoul neighborhood […]
01
Nov
Nov
Starbucks coffee shops in South Korea are commonplace and possibly not high on your tourist radar – however, some South Korea Starbucks are very unique and distinctive like the floating Starbucks Wave Art Center on Seoul’s River Han or the world’s highest Starbucks in Busan. Now to add to that list is Seoul Starbucks Gyeongdong […]
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Aug
Aug
Busan is BIG on markets and street food – South Korea’s second biggest city has numerous places to eat on the cheap, whilst sitting next to locals and they’re a relatively inexpensive epicurean experience. Busan Markets are bustling, especially the biggest Busan Markets like Jagalchi Fish Market, Haeundae Traditional Market and Gukje Market. From old […]
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Jan
Jan
Gamcheon Cultural Village in Busan is one of the most colourful places in South Korea. Often referred to as the Santorini of South Korea, if you are only going to do a handful of things in Busan, make sure you visit Gamcheon Cultural Village. One of the most popular (and Instagrammed) places in Busan, Gamcheon […]
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Jan
Jan
If you are looking to escape Seoul, look no further than historic Jeonju; the Seoul to Jeonju by bus is a fairly quick trip and inexpensive. Better still, Jeonju’s hanok village (the largest in South Korea) and tourist charms are the perfect anthesis to the hustle and bustle of Seoul. The trip from Seoul to […]
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Jan
Jan
Taejongdae is one of the best known seaside and geoparks in Busan, located at the south-end of Yeongdo Island. As with most Busan coastal trails, Taejongdae offers incredible panoramic views of the ocean. On a clear day, you can see as far as Tsushima Island. Taejongdae has a plethora of paths along the coast to […]
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Nov
Nov
With around 900 wooden houses and buildings, Jeonju’s hanok village is the largest hanok in South Korea and is a popular place to experience the traditional Korean culture. Jeonju Hanok Village is certainly one of the most beautiful and best things to do in Jeonju. One of the highlights of Jeonju Hanok Village is Gyeonggijeon, […]
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Nov
Nov
Bulguksa Temple is one of Gyeongju’s most popular and beautiful temples, with thousands of tourists and local worshippers visiting every day. Built in the 8th century with an idyllic hillside and forest setting, Bulguksa Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-visit when in Gyeongju – it is also only a short bus […]