Take a step back in time at Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village 경주 교촌마을, a historic hanok chock full of live demonstrations, cute cafes and courtyards plus one of the best places to pose in hanbok dress. Originally established in the 7th century and recreated over the years, this small but sublime slice of South Korea […]
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Travelling to South Korea has never been simpler thanks to all the free smartphone apps available – from translation to transportation, weather to walks, South Korean phone apps when travelling make life so much easier. Whether using a SIM card, eSIM or the superfast WiFi network in Korea, most of the information you need is […]
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Gyeongju is one of South Korea’s best preserved ancient cities with the most temples, pagodas and former palaces anywhere in the country. Very different from the big cities of Busan and Seoul, Gyeongju is a marvelous mix of old and new South Korea and once the capital of the Korean Silla Dynasty – for every […]
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Planning a trip to South Korea’s Busan with kids? Busan is a coastal and family friendly city with fun things to do for all ages, from tots to teens. Blessed with beautiful beaches, Busan has lots of children’s activities, colourful attractions, museums and cute character shops. There are so many cool things to do in Busan […]
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Where to stay in Busan? South Korea’s second biggest city Busan is bustling, with late night entertainment districts like Seomyeon, several beautiful beachside resorts to choose from and so many things to do in Busan. There are lots of buzzing neighborhoods in Busan, from beachside hotels to hipster hang-outs. As Busan is so spread out […]
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One of Busan’s best neighborhoods, Yeongdo is a cool coastal escape chock full of waterside cafes, cultural centers and the National Maritime Museum. With the start of it just a stone’s throw from the bustling Nampo / BIFF Square district and Jagalchi Market, you can escape the city hustle and bustle quite easily here. Featuring stunning […]
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The craft beer scene is on the rise in Seoul, South Korea. Do some Seoul searching (sorry not sorry) and you’ll be rewarded with some quirky brewery bars, craft beer pubs and top taprooms with all manner of beer styles and types. Korea’s beer scene isn’t just about the bland mass produced beers like Cass […]
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Busan’s craft beer and brewery bar scene is bustling with some hoppy hangouts and beautiful beachside pubs. Busan has some brilliant brewery bars, classic craft beer pubs and top taprooms with all manner of beer styles and types. South Korea’s beer scene isn’t just about the bland mass produced beers like Cass or Terra (although […]
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Considering buying a Visit Busan Pass, but not sure if it is worth it? There are lots of things to do in Busan, from theme parks like Lotte World Busan to the Taejongdae Beach Train, or incredible immersive museums and beachside observation decks. Plus there are fun ways to get around Busan like hop-on hop-off […]
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One of Busan’s best beaches and top food and drink destinations, Gwangalli is also one of South Korea’s premier beach resorts. From traditional temples to waterside parks, fantastic festivals to free aerial drone shows every Saturday, there are a lot of things to do in Gwangalli Beach – and of course it is great for […]