The annual Seoul Outdoor Library is definitely something you’ll want to ‘bookmark’ for your next South Korea trip and it returns in spring 2026! From 23 April 2026 to June, and September to October, the Seoul Outdoor Library pops up in several picturesque locations across the city. Seoul is known for its Instagrammable libraries like […]
Category Archives: SOUTH KOREA
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Dec
Dec
Seoul at Christmas and in the New Year comes alive with a feast of festive favorites and classic Christmas lights and events – Seoul at Christmas 2025 will be no different. There are countless Seoul Christmas lights and events from Seoul shopping mall Christmas light displays to huge Christmas trees plus skating rinks, snow-covered winter […]
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Oct
Oct
One of the most common day trips from Seoul, a DMZ tour is a must visit when in South Korea (The Korean Demilitarized Zone) – and new for summer 2025, the Joint Security Area (JSA) is now partially reopened to foreign tourists and available to book on sites like Klook. The DMZ is the heavily […]
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Sep
Sep
Myeongdong in Seoul is famous for its shopping but did you know the Myeongdong Daiso branch is also one of the biggest Daisos in South Korea? From cheap bling to badminton rackets, K Beauty to cute character goods, the 12 storey Daiso in Myeongdong is superb for all your Seoul shopping needs. It is also […]
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Aug
Aug
Seoul is shopping heaven, from high end fashion to cutesy cartoon character stores – South Korea’s capital city Seoul is packed full of big malls, many of which have quirky interiors (plus incredible food halls to ‘reward’ yourself afterwards in). There are a ‘Lotte’ shopping centers and shopping malls in Seoul to choose from. Given […]
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Aug
Aug
If you are visiting Busan any time soon, take a trip from Busan to Gyeongju by bus (or even train) – the journey is relatively short and inexpensive. Gyeongju’s historic charm and quiet streets are the perfect antithesis to the hustle and bustle of Busan. The trip from Busan to Gyeongju is less than an […]
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Aug
Aug
Busan’s beaches are the best! The coastal setting of Busan makes for some of the best beaches in South Korea – blessed with sandy shores where the sea meets the city skyline, this is why you should be Busan bound for your big beach trip. From surfing to paddleboarding, swimming to sunbathing, Busan offers a […]
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Aug
Aug
Easily one of Busan’s best beaches and one of South Korea’s most colourful coastal getaways, Haeundae Beach has a whole lot going on. From beachside bars to charming coastal walks, sand festivals to sublime panoramic views, there are a lot of things to do in Haeundae Beach, Busan, South Korea (it even has the world’s […]
06
Aug
Aug
Literally translated as a ‘perfect’ region’, Jeonju’s laid back low-rise charm and historic heart are the antithesis of the hustle and bustle of Seoul or Busan. Whilst perhaps most famous for its Jeonju hanok village (South Korea’s largest hanok) and the home of the mighty Joseon dynasty, there are also more modern aspects and attractions […]
03
Aug
Aug
“Mashisoyo” as they say in South Korea – this is the word for ‘delicious’ that you’ll continually be using when you try Korean street food straight from the source. South Korean street-food is some of the world’s best street food, which will keep you coming back for more (and more, and MORE…) From oh so […]