Korean Indie Music

In Korea, the majority of people are really into commercial music, especially songs of ‘idol groups’. In my opinion, since these groups’ simple and addictive songs always head for success in the market, many songwriters are just making similar songs that pursue ‘hooks’. Outside this mainstream culture, some people make unique songs by themselves. These […]

Nonsan Strawberry Festival

Every April there is a strawberry festival over the weekend in a little town called Nonsan in the province of Chungcheongnam-do. It is a two-hour bus ride outside of Seoul and worth every minute of the journey! The bus ride to Nonsan is beautiful; you pass mountains, farms, and towns. Traveling by bus is a […]

Gimyujeong Rail Biking

So, your first question might be, “What is rail biking?”’ Rail biking is a fun activity for you to do with your friends that is where you bike along a railroad track through the mountains and tunnels! Whether it is in the spring or winter, rail biking is great for you and your friends to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]