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

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

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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!