Once best known for its steel and seafood industries, the industrial enclave of Pohang 포항 is reinventing itself as a tourist hotspot. A cool coastal city with beautiful beaches (including Korea’s first waterside pavilion), Pohang has plenty to do including the Pohang Space Walk, perhaps South Korea’s most fun and futuristic attraction (and free too). […]
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Jul
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Visiting Seoul in September? From the Seoul International Garden Show to a spectacular Seoul drone show, there are lots of ways to have fun at Seoul events in September 2026. September in Seoul is a great time to visit from the Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026 to the return of Seoul Outdoor Library, or raise a […]
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Jul
Jul
The Seomyeon and Jeonpo districts in Busan have many things to do – from the epicentre of coffee culture and cute cafes in Busan through to superior shopping and many night delights, this is one of the coolest neighborhoods in Busan. Offering Busan’s best craft beer bars to BTS photo spots, colourful cake shops to […]
15
Jul
Jul
For unique views of Busan’s pristine coastline and a fun way to travel, hop aboard the Busan Haeundae Blueline Park Sky Capsules and Beach Train. The Haeundae Blue Line Park Busan is one of South Korea’s newest tourist attractions – it opened in late 2020 and consists of the iconic Sky Capsules and a separate […]
09
Jul
Jul
We’re ‘nuts’ about Korean HBAF flavored almonds! Possibly South Korea’s most scrummy souvenir snack, HBAF almonds 바프 are a popular tourist treat that come in dozens of different flavours. Mosey on by Myeongdong and you’ll find several huge HBAF stores stocked with all manner of almond flavours, nice nuts and perfect pretzels. They can be […]
09
Jul
Jul
Busan is world famous for its annual Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and BIFF Square in Nampo-dong has become the epicenter of this cinematic celebration and is one of the most popular things to do in Busan. As well as movie theaters, this is the place to see golden handprints of worldwide movie stars and […]
08
Jul
Jul
A historic and happening neighbourhood packed full of cute cafes, craft beer bars and tea-houses, Ikseon-dong Hanok Village is a must-visit when ‘Seoul searching’. From rooftop terraces to beautiful bakeries, there are so many things to do in Ikseon-dong Hanok Village (and eat!). Seoul is a marvellous mix of the old and new and none […]
08
Jul
Jul
Seoul in South Korea is a joyous mix of the old and new, and no more so than Insadong, one of Seoul’s most popular neighbourhoods and shopping streets with a historic heart. From traditional tea-houses hidden down back alleys and ancient pagodas to modern shopping centres and even retro vinyl LP bars, Insa-dong has got […]
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Jul
Jul
Right now Mangwon Market 망원시장 seems to be one of the ‘hottest’ Seoul food markets popular with locals of all ages, from ummas / emos shopping in the morning to young couples and students eating here at night. One of the best traditional markets in Seoul day and night, Mangwon Market has been serving the […]
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Jul
Jul
Like no other attraction in South Korea, one of the best things to do in Pohang has to be the Space Walk 스페이스워크. An engineering miracle and a superb sculpture to take a stroll on with sea views, Pohang Space Walk is like a wicked walkable rollercoaster. We loved it so much, we visited twice […]