Boseong Green Tea Fields

Boseong is about 5 hours away, and even though green tea fields are the main attraction, staying the night is a good idea so you are not on a bus for 10 hours of your day. Before you go: 1. Check the forecast, gather up some friends, and plan a day ahead so you can […]

Getting your Haircut in Seoul

Haircuts in Seoul can be a daunting experience. Asian hair can be quite different, so when westerners get their haircut here, they can sometimes end up with disappointing results if they end up with an inexperienced stylist. That being said Seoul is a very international city, so there are plenty of salons that can give […]

Travelling to Osaka: Things to do (part 2)

Last week I introduced some tips on getting to Osaka, this week I’ll be introducing some spots to go check out in Osaka!   Umeda Sky Building First up, the Umeda Sky Building! One of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, the Umeda Sky Building is the world’s first linked twin skyscraper. The iconic landmark has […]

Stations to Travel Outside of Seoul

Tips The 1330 Travel Hotline (+82-2-1330) is available in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese for you to ask all of your traveling questions about how to get to your location, how to get to book your train/bus ticket, and much more. If you have a phone, make sure to call and ask all of your […]

My Trip to Jeonju (part 2)

Hey, I am back with part 2 of my day trip to Jeonju (전주), this time with various types of food in Jeonju. In fact, Jeonju is known for its delicacies and spectacular cuisines, which is one of the prime reasons why Koreans visit Jeonju year round! Think about it, just to eat! Jeonju is […]

Hidden Hikes in Seoul

Seoul is full of beautiful mountains to hike but if you’re looking for something a little less popular and not as hard as the famous Bukansan check out some of these spots. The first hike is to Mt. Yongmasan (용마산). This hike is about a 2 hour hike down and back and offers an amazing […]

Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung

  Gyeongpo beach (경포대) is off the eastern coast of South Korea along the East Sea (otherwise known as the Sea of Japan). It is about 3 hours from Seoul by bus. If you are looking to get out of the city for the day, Gyeongpo is the place! It is possible to stay overnight, but […]

Going to the Movies in Seoul

I love going to the movies! Back in North America I go to movies all the time, so naturally, in coming to Seoul I was dreading not being able to see movies here. But this was a silly thing to fear, because luckily, most movies (unless they are Korean or animated) play in English here. […]