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
Busan/South Korea
3.4.2024 Busan I left the ship shortly before 9 a.m. I struggled on foot through the rain to my chosen destination: the Busan Tower. This time Google Maps let me down and...
Seoul - the first impression!
After a long journey, which started Sunday evening in Bremen, we finally arrived in Seoul on Monday afternoon! Since we were able to sleep a little during the flight, we were...
Room with a view
Today just a short sign of life
SOUTH KOREA Summer Vacation 2017
Finally, the day has come! I am embarking on my second big Asia trip. After visiting China and then Japan last time, this time I am going to South Korea.
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,...
Korea - Seoul
Only a few hours of flight :) and we're at Incheon airport! Taking a bus to Seoul, to the hotel! Walking to the location! First night and Seoul at night, from the 18th floor!
My first day in school!
The lazy days are over.
Andong
15.-17.03.26 On the 15th, we traveled to Andong via Busan and visited the Hanoe cultural village…
Jeju Island/South Korea
4.4.2024 Jeju Island I set out on foot shortly after 8 a.m. to explore the area. There were excursions to the UNESCO World Heritage sites, but I found them rather uninteresting ...
A Korean mom
And Korean hospitality
25.10.19 - 28.10.19 Daegu, Haein-sa
Nach einer kurzen Busfahrt von Busan, kamen wir gegen Mittag an unserem nächsten Ziel - Daegu - an. Die viertgrößte Stadt Koreas soll eine sehr beliebte Stadt für internationale...
Where did I end up here?
Greetings from the dystopian city by the sea
Finally there
Greetings from Korea! 😊
Travel plans
Where is the journey going exactly?
21.10.19 - 25.10.19 Busan
Unser nächster Halt für die nächsten 4 Nächte war die zweitgrößte und am Meer gelegene Stadt Busan. Ein Hostel Angebot zog uns in eine nicht sehr charmante Tourigegend,...
Gampo Beach
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18.10.19 - 21.10.19 Jeonju
Very happy to be reunited, we embraced each other on Friday morning at the airport in Seoul. Although we talked almost every day, there was a lot to catch up on, and the...
Day 4, new clothes
Cabling installation special
Day 3, departure track
The night was as expected short. At 4 o'clock jet lag became noticeable. I was wide awake and it was difficult to fall back asleep. Nevertheless, I was able to doze off a bit....
Pohang Sea Skywalk
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Diark Cultural Center
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Volcanic Castle Sky Observatory
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Uljin Hupo Skywalk
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Jugbyeon Coast Skyrail
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28.10.19 - 30.10.19 Gyeongju
Our last two nights in South Korea were spent in Gyeongju, the so-called Museum without Walls. Even though there were many different attractions in the surrounding area, we...
Seoul III
Continue through the Metropolis ...
Mongdol Beach
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Homeward journey
My second-to-last post
24.09.19 - 04.10.19 Seoul and surrounding area for two
(Short technical forewarning: we finally found out how to insert images in the blog post. As our attentive readers have noticed, they were always bundled together at the...
Day 2, Arrival Seoul
Validation at the airport in Seoul