One of the many statues carved from volcanic rock Jeju Island is often called the Hawaii of Korea and is a super popular tourist destination both domestically and internationally thanks to its special visa free status (mainland Korea requires a tourist visa for many countries). Reachable by ferry or by flight, Jeju Island is 60 miles from mainland Korea, has an oval shape and is 73 kilometers east-to-west and 31 kilometers north-to-south. The island was formed by volcanic eru

A snowy spring hike on Dobongsan Seoul may not be what first springs to mind when you think about hiking, but it is actually a city of mountains and there are a plethora of hikes accessible by a subway or short bus ride. With the number of hikers on the trails every weekend, hiking seems like Korea’s national pastime, and has a big hiking culture. I was an avid hiker before I moved to Korea, and hiking was one of my top motivations for exploring the country. Some of my ideas

Incheon, it's home to an ultra modern airport and the second largest port in Korea, but does this city have anything more to offer? In...

The crown jewel of hiking in South Korea, Seoraksan National Park is home to the highest peak in mainland Korea.

Locates 120km off the west coast of Korea in the Sea of Japan, lies Korea's "Mystery Island", Ulleungdo.

With a ridge line that is said to look like a dragon with a roosters crown, Gyeryongsan National Park is a hiking haven.

Finishing out my summer vacation tour of the Korean coast line is Geoje Island. From the beach to the mountains, explore Geoje with me!

Discover one of Korea's hidden gems, the port city of Tongyeong.

Busan is South Korea’s second largest and second most popular city both for domestic and foreign travelers. A bustling port city located...

Hiking was a great motivation to get out and explore Korea. Today we explore Songnisan National Park, one of my first and still favorites.