One of the top things on my bucket list for 2024 was to see the cherry blossoms in Gyeongju, South Korea. I’d been planning it since last autumn and even booked my accommodation early, knowing it’s one of the most
The Olympic Park in Seoul is a great place to visit if you’re looking to have a small picnic, take a stroll through the green park, or even to go to concerts and sporting events. However, while you’re there, you
Spring in Korea is a beautiful season.I f you’ve ever been in Korea during that time, you will know that there are so many flower festivals happening. One of them is the Seoul Rose Festival in the east of the
As the Cherry Blossoms delicately shed their petals, the Azalea Season starts in South Korea. Another beautiful flower that blooms all over the country. This past week I had the chance to visit the Wonmisan Azalea Festival (원미산 진달래 꽃구경)
If you happen to be traveling to South Korea during the summer, you will most probably also experience what the rainy season is like. The rainy season differs each year but usually goes from June until mid/end July. In some
Seoul is a great place to travel to and spend a few days but of course as many other big cities, it can get quite expensive. That’s why I wanted to put together a list of 10 free things to
While Google Maps is used in most countries around the world, it won't help you much in Korea. Here we mainly use Naver Maps or Kakao Maps to navigate through the country.
In order to use public transportation such as busses and subways, your best friend will be the T-Money card that you can top up at all subway stations or at Convenience stores. Just keep in mind that you can only top it up with cash!
While some countries are currentl excempt from having to apply for K-ETA, some nationalities still have to. The K-ETA Application was a quite recent introduced entry method to Korea. Make sure you fill this out in advance. But ALWAYS make sure to check your countries embassy for all entry requirements in advance!
As confusing as this might be, if you are trying to flag down a taxi, keep an eye out for the one with a red sign instead of the green. The red ones are usually the ones that are available for transportation and the green ones are full or booked already.
While taking public transportation in Seoul you won't see anyone drinking or eating - hence why subway stations are also always quite clean. Some bus drivers will also not let you on the bus if you have an open drink in your hand, so make sure you finish it before or just put it in your bag.
Your future depends on what you do in the present.
