Category: South Korea

Ikseon-dong: Strolling Seoul’s offbeat neighbourhood

January 31, 2020.Reading time 13 minutes.

Ikseon-dong (in Korean, 익선동) is a trendy area for young Seoulite as well as international tourists. We were lucky to stumble into this arty portion of traditional Insadong. If you are looking for Instagram-able cafes and tea-houses, Ikseondong is for you. You might have to battle with tourists in some areas to take photos of […]

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A Guide to Hiking Jeju Olle Trails – Route #6

January 18, 2020.Reading time 18 minutes.

Jeju Island is South Korea’s largest island. Referred to as the Hawaii of Korea, the island boasts some of the most scenic sights: Mt Hallasan and the trio of waterfalls, to name a few. The island was formed following the eruption of the dormant volcano Hallasan about 2,000 years ago. Jejudo is a popular destination […]

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3 days in Busan Itinerary – Best things to do and see in the port city (South Korea)

November 30, 2019.Reading time 31 minutes.
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple by the Sea - Busan itinerary

Planning to travel to South Korea? Want to know what attractions to included in your Busan itinerary? Read on. Busan is the second largest city in South Korea and sit on the southeastern edge of the country. The port city boasting stunning landscape of mountains, coastlines and beautiful beaches is the perfect mix of vibrant […]

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