When we first started planning a trip to South Korea, like many travellers, we stuck close to Seoul and Busan. Palaces, markets, beaches, day trips. It was a great introduction, but we quickly realised how much more the country had to offer. The tricky part? Figuring out where else to go. With so many cities, … Read more
A popular question for visitors is what are the best things to do on Jeju Island. This article aims to help you learn more about the most popular attractions in Jeju Island for tourists to help you plan your visit. Plan to stay for at least 3 days to make the most of your visit, … Read more
A popular question for our readers is how to purchase KTX tickets for your visit to South Korea. The KTX fast train is a great option to get around South Korea and is a fun experience in its own right, so should definitely be included in your trip planning. Korean railways are relatively easy to … Read more
When searching for a Korea DMZ tour, travellers often look for key features like attractions visited, transportation, pick up and drop off locations and tour inclusions. With so many available options, it’s crucial to know which attractions are included, such as the Third Tunnel and the DMZ Gondola. This guide compares popular tours, helping you … Read more
On our recent five day visit to Jeju Island, we decided to rent a car to explore the island. Renting a car in Jeju is a great option for maximum flexibility in what to see and do each day. It was great to be able to map out our plan for each day and to … Read more
One of the most popular one-day tours from Seoul is to tour the DMZ, the Demilitarized Zone which is the 240km / 150 mi long border along the 38th parallel between North and South Korea. After recently visiting the DMZ ourselves, in our experience, we can definitely recommend that you plan to visit the DMZ … Read more
When we recently planned our visit to South Korea, we knew we had a long flight ahead of us and were going to arrive in Incheon Airport in the evening. We therefore decided that instead of trying to work out the local public transport options, it made a lot more sense to book an Incheon … Read more
A great way to experience unique Korean culture is to visit one of the four big amusement parks in Korea. They are definitely different to any of the many other theme parks we have visited around the world! They have thrill rides and great themes throughout each park – and many have a unique Korean … Read more
Seoul is a very large city and the Seoul subways are an extensive public transport system which makes it easy to get around. In addition, there are also many Seoul bus options which can sometimes be the more direct route, however when there is a large amount of traffic (which happens often), the subways are … Read more
When you start planning your visit, a common question where are the best cities to visit in South Korea to enable you to start planning your itinerary. Here are our top two picks of Seoul and Busan with an overview of what to do and see in each city, including many day tour options you … Read more