Asia

There are 14 Korean UNESCO sites. Thirteen are cultural and just one is natural. And I’ve been to all but one of them! Including several on the tentative list. UNESCO lists are one of my favorite things to loo... Read More...

Damyang is best seen as a day trip from Gwangju, another city in the south several hours from Seoul. Gwangju has it’s own sites to see but Damyang is the focus of our attention today! So let’s look at what to ... Read More...

Everyone, and I mean everyone in Korea has convinced themselves that Daejeon has nothing to do. So imagine my surprise when I found Daejeon a wonderland of museums, historical parks, delicious food, and fascin... Read More...

After a year and a half of exploring South Korea I've been to a lot of places. I went to all the places that you will never find in a guidebook. Many places in Korea are still fairly undiscovered and lack En... Read More...

If you’re planning a trip to Korea, you probably already know you should plan a stop in Busan. It’s incredibly easy to get to by flying, train ($35-55), or bus($22-40) 1. Gamchon Cultural Village Kor... Read More...

Boseong is a gorgeous trip through the tea fields in the southwest of Korea. It’s a bit far at 4 hours away from Seoul and expensive (Train $40, Bus $20-30). However, its a wonderful addition to any Korea itin... Read More...

Andong is a town about 3 hours from Seoul by train ($22-30) or bus ($15-30), right in the middle of the country. Like many underrated places in Korea, there is a surprising amount to do in Andong! So let me gi... Read More...