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Vacation in South Korea : Highlights & Travel Tips
South Korea stands out for travelers with its dynamic mix of cutting-edge cities, deep-rooted traditions, and beautiful natural scenery packed into a relatively compact and easy-to-navigate country. In Seoul, visitors can move from historic palaces and hanok neighborhoods to sleek shopping districts, buzzing nightlife, and world-class food markets in a single day. Beyond the capital, destinations like Busan offer beaches and seafood, Gyeongju showcases Korea’s ancient history, and Jeju Island draws travelers with volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, and hiking trails.
Key experiences include sampling Korean barbecue, street food, and traditional dishes at local markets, visiting temples and royal palaces, enjoying cherry blossoms or autumn foliage, and exploring the country’s cafe culture, K-pop influence, and wellness traditions such as jjimjilbang spas. Practical tips: South Korea’s public transportation is excellent, so getting around by train and subway is convenient; travelers should carry a T-money card for easy transit payments. Spring and fall generally offer the most comfortable weather, while summers can be hot and humid and winters can be quite cold, so pack accordingly.
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Best time to travel South Korea
The best time to visit South Korea is in April and especially May, when popularity peaks and travelers can enjoy mild temperatures, spring flowers, and comfortable sightseeing conditions. Based on the data, these are the standout months, with April also being a great choice for seasonal beauty and outdoor exploration.
Best travel reports from South Korea
It's all about Seoul (Seoul)
'Do you have to fill that out?', a fellow traveler, whom I estimate to be in his early twenties, stands opposite me at the table. The Arrival Card, which I am currently filling...
Day 2 in South Korea - Seoul
Hello dear Kimchi fans, The first night in Seoul went smoothly – we slept wonderfully and were rewarded in the morning with a breathtaking view of the slowly waking city. The...
Day 7 in South Korea and this time really the last day in Seoul
Hello dear Kimchi fans, Today, on our last day in Seoul, the good weather returned - at least what we define as good weather: no heat and no rain – simply perfect. So off we...
Day 12 Osaka -> Day 1 Seoul
Dear travel fans, As I write this, we are already on the flight to Seoul/Incheon. That means everything went smoothly this morning – and I must say, having an overnight stay...
Busan is good (Busan)
'Masimian, where are you going?', asks the hostel owner in Busan as I am about to step out the door. I actually intended to go to the jjimjilbang and get a haircut there. But I...
Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Palace Museum
After our first attempt to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace failed (also see my blog post "The Silhak Philosophy"), we are now
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Seoul
Stage 5/5: To conclude, let's get to know a new country - at least its capital, which is also considered the center of e-sports. Of course, the hotel room is equipped with a...
Gyeongju
10.03.26 We made a day trip to Gyeongju. There were ancient burial mounds from an old dynasty, as well as the truly beautiful Bulguksa Temple! In the evening we had Korean BBQ,...
Seoul III
Continue through the Metropolis ...
Korea - Let's Go III
Hello 3
Korea - Let's Go II
Hello 2!
Korea - Let's Go
Today there was a lot on the schedule! The weather, about 27 degrees, hot in the sun, but nice and cool with a breeze in the shade. We saw 3 Korean palaces, there are 5 in the...
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Day 6 in South Korea - Back in Seoul
Dear Kimchi fans, This morning, we had just one goal: back to Seoul! We woke up at 6 AM and were already on the train by 8 AM. It felt like we were beamed to Seoul by 08:05 AM –...
Busan
Today it was time to get up early, pack everything, and get ready for checkout. For the first time in Seoul, we actually had a classic breakfast. It was just paninis, but hey – it...
Return to the Palace
Entrance gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace
In the Footsteps of Kings
For today's adventure, we planned to visit the Jongmyo Shrine and the Changgyeonggung Palace to experience a bit more of South Korean culture. To avoid arriving totally hungry and...
Magical Lights by the River
Euljiro-3
Icons of Korean History
Admiral Yi Sun-sin on Gwanghwamun Square
The Tragedy of the Empress
Empress Myeongseong shows us the way on the main road
The father of the Korean nation and culture
The foundation of Korean culture and the state-leading framework of the Joseon era was established by King Sejong (1397-1450), the fourth king of the dynasty. He is the inventor...
The Silhak Philosophy
in the bus number can change things. However, we're lucky because when we reach the other intersection again, the right Bus 58 comes rushing up. Now we drive the last stretch to...
Yongkung Temple – apparently the most beautiful temple in South Korea
Busan really seems to have a lot to offer. Yesterday I visited what is probably the most beautiful beach in South Korea, and today I visited what is presumably one of the most...
Soup at the Foot of Seoul Tower
(according to the Chinese calendar), the next year seems to be my year. But read for yourself: Horoscope 2026 for Dragons After the observatory, food was on the agenda. We...
Ansan Mountain - A View Over Seoul
The view from Ansan Mountain
Curlers in the Metro
I am fascinated by Korea and Seoul. The culture, with its entire history and philosophy, has so much to offer, and the people are simply incredibly nice, creating a pleasant...
Visiting King Seongjong
Why is Korean culture so interesting? Because a ruling dynasty that lasted over 500 years significantly shaped this culture. King Taejo founded the dynasty in 1392. He declared...
Our last day in Seoul
Not much happened yesterday—hence there was no blog post. Sometimes there are just days when you take it a bit easy, and that was one of those days. We only went to a local café,...
A palace in the middle of the city
After a sufficient amount of sleep to counter the jet lag, the first agenda item was to meet with the coffee nerd and his coach (or coachess? I’ll just stick with coach). Picked...
The pedestrian walkway on Seoullu 7017
In the evening in Seoul, we take the metro to Hoehyeon Station and first stop at a restaurant where we order and pay via tablet at the table. The advantage: the menu is available...
Day 3 in South Korea - Busan
Dear Kimchi Fans, Today was finally the day: our long-awaited trip to Busan! By now, we have truly arrived in Korea, so the excitement this time was surprisingly low. We got up...
Day 3 in Korea: Last Day in Seoul
Dear Kimchi fans, Today also started very relaxed: Around 10:30 AM, we headed to Namdaemun Market – and treated ourselves to a cheese corndog for breakfast. Unfortunately, it...
Goethe in Seoul
Shin Kyuk-ho founded the candy factory 'Lotte Confectionery' many decades ago. The name 'Lotte' is derived from the character Charlotte from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's 'The...
Gangnam Style
Seoul offers various modern lifestyles across many districts, but we unfortunately won't have time to explore them all during our five-day trip. Nevertheless, we must visit a...
Corea by Raul
I left Denia as best as I could. Trying to leave the Cyber organized. So even though my vacation starts on the 2nd, I was well focused on getting everything in order until the...
Ms. Miran and the Sea
An extraordinary encounter
Frequently asked questions about South Korea
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Which regions in South Korea are most popular with travelers?
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