As the holiday season approaches, it is time to start thinking about where to celebrate Christmas abroad. As travel starts to return after the last two years, albeit not without a few hiccups along the way, those of us with the travel bug are aching to escape and...
After a brilliant two days in Busan, it was time to head to the South Korean capital and spend three days in Seoul. I actually flew into Seoul when I arrived in Korea and spent a few hours sleeping off the ten hour flight in a hotel before popping straight on the...
What is the NSeoul Tower? For the best views of Seoul, it is hard to go past the N Seoul Tower which offers up incomparable views of the incredible sprawl of the city. Also known as the Namsan Seoul Tower for its location on Namsan Mountain, this TV tower is the...
A visit to Seoul is hardly complete without savouring the old-world wonder of the dynastic past of Korea. A visit to the area surrounding Bukchon Hanok Village will serve up views of looming palaces amongst the wooden houses and quaint traditional vibes of this part...
Visiting Bukchon Hanok Village What is Bukchon Hanok Village? Bukchon Hanok Village is a traditional Korean village located in Seoul where visitors can get a sense of what olden times looked like in Korea’s capital. Visiting Bukchon Hanok Village is one of the most...
Travelling to South Korea has always been something I’ve wanted to do. South Korea is swiftly climbing the ranks of up and coming tourism hot spots, but there is a lot less known about this country than neighbouring Japan or China. So, to make sure you have the...
What to do if the DMZ is closed and you’re faced with having to take an alternate DMZ tour? Visiting the fascinating Demilitarized Zone or DMZ is usually quite high up on the curious tourist’s to-do list when in Seoul, South Korea. Around the world,...
Two days in Busan is barely enough to scratch the surface, but its more than enough time to feel completely enamoured with this South Korean city by the sea. I popped down to Busan on a whim, not knowing much at all about what I’d find there and left with a brand-new...
What is Busan Tower? Busan Tower in Busan City, South Korea is a long way from being the world’s tallest tower. It pales in height compared to the Burj Khalifa, the CN Tower in Toronto and Seoul’s N Seoul Tower, yet it is an easily recognisable fixture on the...
A whiff of salt and sea is in the air as I walk the narrow laneways towards Busan’s Jagalchi Fish Market from my hotel in busy Nampo-dong. Around me, gumboot clad storekeepers are laying out their catches for the day, a variety of stunned looking sea creatures draped...
Stepping out into the fresh mountain air of Gamcheon Culture Village amongst the pastel coloured, box-style houses feels like a revelation after the bustle of the market-heavy Busan city centre. From here, all of Busan seems to be within view, all the way across to...
Haeundae Beach is the jewel in Busan’s already incredible crown and even in winter, this huge stretch of glistening white sand and aquamarine ocean edged by monochrome skyscrapers and bustling markets is a spectacular sight. Around Christmas time, this most famous...
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