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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.
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.
13.03.26-15.03.26 On March 13th, we continued our journey to Gwangyang, which turned out to be a bit more challenging than expected, as Google Maps is restricted in South Korea...
A night of drinking in the private bar
Stream of consciousness (pun intended)
Where capitalism and faith shake hands
A day in the rain
Of Japanese godfathers and urban sheep 🐑
Starbucks here, Starbucks there 🍵 Today I'm taking it easy. I already eat at 11⁰⁰ and go out in the sun. 20 degrees, but the wind with 30 to 40 km/h makes it cool like at the...
Expectation comes from 'waiting'
But why?
We took a bus from Jeonju to Busan in the afternoon. Like in Seoul, the bus terminal in Busan is directly connected to the subway system. We zoomed from the north end of the...
We took the subway to the huge bus terminal in Seoul. Shortly after buying our tickets at a counter, we boarded the bus to Jeonju. Everything is well organized in Korea. When...
After settling in a bit in Seoul, I went to Jeju Island on the second weekend of university. Jeju is an island in the south of Korea, known as the Hawaii of the peninsula...
The next exciting week! Starting with the flight from Bangkok, which was unfortunately pushed back so that I didn't land in Seoul until midnight. The Airport Link no longer runs...
Of Marginal Notes and Attention
From the stench of the big city
Busan - South Korea - Day 1
Today was mostly about experiences, and with one exception, it was related to modern Seoul. On this day, our first goal was to find the Lotte Star Avenue, where the handprints of...
King Jeongjo's temporary palace
March 17-19, 2026 As our penultimate stop, we traveled once more to the northwest of South Korea, where the beautiful Seoraksan National Park is located. We took a cable car to a...
When reality gets in the way
Of frustration and new paths
Wow! This city is simply huge! One week in South Korea and only one day in Busan, the rest in Seoul. There is so much to see there. Whether I like it... I can't say exactly. It...
Late afternoon we arrived at Jeju International Airport. Few minutes by taxi to our hotel. Unfortunately, it wasn't as pretty as the pictures, but overall it was okay. After a...
After some insistence, I want to tell you a bit about Mom and Dad's visit to Seoul, specifically our trip to the Demilitarized Zone. They arrived in Seoul on October 26th, and...
The first trip of our journey took us to Korea's second largest city, Busan (4.5 million inhabitants), which is known for its beautiful sandy beaches. In the evening, we quickly...
When I was planning the trip, I wanted to visit one of South Korea's notable mountains, so the choice fell on Seoraksan. To get here, we had to wake up at dawn (05:00), as our...
Today's first program (09. 14.) was the Ahopsan Forest. We got there by taxi from the hotel. I used the usual k.ride app and within 5 minutes we were already zooming in a taxi....
On Sunday morning (09.13.), we checked out of our hotel in Seoul at eight o'clock. We completed the whole process with the help of an automated machine, and placed our large...
Arrival in Busan, South Korea, early in the morning.Busan, located in Haeundae Bay, South Korea, with 3.2 million residents, is the second largest city on the divided peninsula of...
Green oasis + sleepy phase