Whether it’s K-drama dreams, heritage architecture or spectacular viewpoints, Suncheon is the perfect escape from busy Busan. A guide for indie travellers on a budget.
An unexpected detour to Gwangju 광주 and Damyang 담양
Here’s how I ended up visiting Gwangju, the most democratic place in South Korea, and my detour to Damyang’s famous Bamboo Forest.
The Day I Protested the President in Gwangju
A personal perspective from a visiting traveller of the protest against the President in Gwangju, South Korea’s most democratic and liberal region.
What to do on a weekend in Gangnam 강남 (other than shop)
Seoul’s Gangnam district is much more than Kpop songs and high-end shopping – here are some things to do if you are spending the weekend in Gangnam
My Hanok homestay experience – living in a traditional Korean house
Skip the modern hotels on your next Korea trip – go local and live in a traditional Korean house. Here’s what my Hanok homestay in Seoul was like.
My very own Korean Winter Sonata in Gangwon
Gear up for winter in South Korea – check out the Gangwon region during ski season and visit Pyeongchang, home of the Winter Olympics 2018
Where to find street art in Seoul – Ihwa, Mullae, Apgujeong, Hongdae
A detailed guide on where to find street art in Seoul: Ihwa Mural Village, industrial Mullae Art Village, Apgujeong Graffiti Tunnel and youthful Hongdae.
3 spots for the ultimate Hallyu experience in Seoul
New to Hallyu? Here are 3 places for newbies to soak in the Hallyu experience in Seoul and learn everything about Korea’s pop culture (and maybe meet a star or two!)
What happens when you can’t read the language on your menu
An anecdote of my experience ordering and eating Korean food in Seoul without being able to speak a lick of Korean. First posted on Epicure & Culture.
How I made a friend on my first solo trip to Seoul
Here’s the story of how I made a friend on my first solo trip overseas