Did you know that Korea has a love holiday for EVERY MONTH? Move over Valentine’s Day & Sweetest Day, Korea brings love to a whole new level. You know how … Read More
Namsangol Hanok Village in Seoul
This small historical village is located in the heart of Seoul near Myeongdong with a backdrop of Namsan Tower and includes restored hanok homes from allover Korea, a main pavilion … Read More
Living Like a Monk in Korea at Beopjusa Temple
All year we have been curious about doing a temple stay at one of the Buddhist temples in Korea. After doing extensive research on many of the hundreds of temples … Read More
A Glimpse Inside North Korea from Odusan Observatory
A glimpse; that is exactly what it is. Living northwest of Seoul for the past year we easily forget how close we are to the North and South Korean border. … Read More
7 of Our Favorite Places to Visit During the Fall in Korea
It’s November now and winter is almost here, making for a perfect time to go snowboarding in Muju or make a getaway to Jeonju. However for those who can’t quite … Read More
Visiting Heyri Art Village in Paju, South Korea (Day Trip from Seoul)
Tucked away in Paju, a few kilometers away from North Korea, is South Korea’s hidden art village. Heyri Art Village is home to dozens of unique buildings home to museums, … Read More
Step Back in Time by Visiting Korea’s Folk Village
Located in Yongin and only a half hour bus ride from Gangnam is the Korean Folk Village. Take time to see traditional Korean culture, architecture, and a brief history lesson … Read More
Haewoojae the Toilet Museum in Suwon, Korea
You read it right, we aren’t sh*ttin you here. In Suwon, there is an entire museum dedicated to the toilet. Naturally we had to take a whiff while visiting Suwon. … Read More
A Day Trip for Exploring Suwon’s Hwaseong Fortress
About an hour south of Seoul rests Suwon, home of Samsung Headquarters and more historically, the only walled city left in Korea. Hwaseong Fortress was built in the Joseon Dynasty … Read More
Two Free Museums in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square
Visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace? You may recognize the iconic image of Seoul directly outside the palace. The road that leads to the palace has statues of two iconic Korean figures King … Read More
