Travelogues South Korea
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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.
Popular travel destinations South Korea
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.
All travel reports from South Korea
Changeable weekend
What happened Saturday and Sunday...
Eating in Korea
We didn't know exactly what to expect in terms of food in Korea, since we hadn't really looked into it before. We had never tried Korean food before either. In Western...
Busan, April 6, 2026
Today we are again in the port city of Busan in South Korea. This time, we haven't traveled far from the city; instead, we visited a temple and a bamboo forest on the outskirts....
The Beginning - The Journey to Seoul
Every journey begins with the start right at the doorstep – it almost sounds like one of those pseudo-philosophical posters you can hang on the wall. Mine began on a gray, but at...
Seoul – Korea
Bahnhof Cangzhou
Der Tempel am Meer
Between tourist highlights and insider tips
Damaged but satisfied
The first week is over.
Bureaucracy, beans, and colorful kitsch
The fifth day began quite uneventfully (spoiler alert: and remained so): tidying up the hotel room a bit, packing and sorting a few things. The coffee
Epilogue
The last day, return journey and conclusion
Busan mit Local Guide
Or: Maybe it’s not that bad after all
Welcome to Sokcho
The city that would actually be in North Korea.
Street food
"One of everything please!" 😅
Intercultural cake
Good conversations, delicious food
Gyeongju Day 2
Cats, royal tombs and scrubbing kilometers
Monet's Poppy Field and more
Day 1 in Gyeongju
The Last Adventure in Seoul
Laughing Buddhas and heartfelt farewell
Nina Gangnam Style!
First mall, then meal 😉
Seoul - Tradition and K-Pop
From Good Mood & Food
Gone with the Wind
Art made of sand, sea, and a windy excursion
Rush Hour Ramen
Or: a day full of surprises
Seoul - Oppa Gangnam Style
Of good food and accomplished missions.
Seoul - Back on track
Of Boomsticks and Dream Cities
Busan - The Tipping Point
Of Addictions and Turning Points
Seoul: Arrival in the land of mushroom hairstyles
Sleeping on the street
Namhae-eup
11.-13.03.26: Namhae-eup We were craving the off-the-beaten-path South Korea, so we followed the recommendation of another traveler and went to Namhae Island, where there’s...
Back in Asia: Seoul
Since we spent the last few days with little internet and at sea in the Philippines (more on that in the next post), our travel report from Seoul is a little late. In total we...
Seoul - Theater and Quality
I'm leaving at 9 o'clock for the theater. It's only a fifteen-minute walk away, so I'm going on foot. Good decision, there's a lot to see again. As I walk through a small park,...
Seoul - deeply in love and slightly melancholic
Love is in the air 💜 Yes, I have fallen in love, I admit it. So now it's out. It's not a bad thing per se. No, on the contrary, it's always something beautiful. So why not...
Busan - Escape into the Green
It's getting hot in here 🥵 I wake up in a heated room. The thermometer shows 32°C. I look at the clock, it's just before 09:00. Today, mist and 26°C are predicted outside. I...
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...