South Korea is a land of vibrant traditions, modern culture, and festivals that bring its unique charm to life. Imagine experiencing the vivid colours of lantern festivals, the rhythm of K-pop music festivals, or the taste of authentic local cuisine at regional celebrations. With an annual calendar filled with unique and captivating festivals, there’s always … Read more
If you are reading this article you have probably already booked your flights to South Korea and are now entering the final stages of planning your trip. For some of you this may be three to six months before you fly out and for others you may be departing in less than a week. This … Read more
Below is a summary of the Korean National Holidays in 2025, with links to help you learn more about the background behind each public holiday. South Korea is unusual compared with most other Asian countries, as New Year’s Day and Christmas Day are actually Public Holidays. Public Holiday 2025 New Year’s Day 1 January 2025 … Read more
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
Are you ready to plan the trip of a lifetime to South Korea? Don’t leave anything to chance by relying on a haphazard approach. Instead, use our expertly curated South Korea travel checklist to ensure that you cover all the key planning steps in the right order. This checklist is specifically designed to help you … Read more
One of the first questions most people ask when planning a trip to South Korea is when is the best time to visit? There is no simple answer as it depends on your particular interests. Also, many people are constrained to visit at specific times such as school holiday periods which limits your options. If … Read more