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

Nestled deep in the Andes Mountains, steeped in myth, mystery and mist Machu Picchu has always been a bucket list destination for me.

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