If you’re looking for a picturesque summer destination in Korea to explore, then you definitely should consider putting Jeoguhang (저구항) in Nambu township, Geoje Island on your list. This small port is a hidden gem that transforms into a stunning hydrangea lover’s paradise every year from mid-June to late-July. If you love flowers and want …
Category: Summer in Korea
A Picnic Date by The Han River with a Scenic View of Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain
Are you looking for a romantic and unforgettable date idea in Seoul? Well, how about a picnic by the river with a beautiful sight of a fountain that lights up after dark? It is an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with your significant other, enjoy delicious food, and take in the stunning views. If …
Flowers That Bloom After Cherry Blossoms and Where to Find Them in Seoul
Spring is indubitably one of the best times to visit Seoul, the vibrant and bustling capital city of South Korea, for its stunning cherry blossoms views. The majority of the cherry trees in Korea are the Yoshino variety, the species that produces pale white flowers, which when in bloom create magical vistas and attract visitors …
Busan Unveiled: 12 Must-Try Experiences in Korea’s Coastal Gem
I’d never call my previous week in BEXCO, where I roamed through endless halls presenting schoolwork, a real taste of Busan. A decade ago, my visit to this second-largest city of Korea only taught me that Haeundae was a beach and Gwangalli was just another beach. That’s why my recent road trip down south, just …
Wolhwawon – A Traditional Chinese Garden in Suwon
Wolhwawon is a traditional Chinese garden in Hyowon Park in the city of Suwon. The garden was attributed to a friendly pact made between the provincial governments of Gyeonggi-do in Korea and Guangdong in China as to exchange of each other’s cultural heritages. I was surprised when I learned that Walhwawon has been open to …
Summer in Korea – A Road Trip to Taean
If you are a travel aholic who is familiar with Korea you must have already known that South Korea’s eastern coast is widely known for its white sandy beaches. Without a doubt the area is highly busy during weekends and holidays. Hence, on my last summer vacation I turned towards the less popular but filled …
Cheongsan Arboretum – Pink Muhly and Pampas Festival
If you have just missed Taean tulip festival, the largest flower festival in Korea that is held in Taean county in May every year, don’t be sad. There are other ways for you to appreciate the beauty of flora in the county. Taean-gun or Taean county is actually famous for its coastal dune landscape but …
Anmyeonam (안면암) – Floating Temple in Taean
In this post, I am going to introduce you to one of the most unique Buddhist temples I have ever visited in Korea, Anmyeonam. It was less than a twenty-minute drive from the Travel Break Coffee located on Anmyeon island of Taean-gun. My friends and I visited the temple in late summer which was considered …
Cafe in Taean – Travel Break Coffee
It is June already and the sweating heat striking Korea hard keeps me daydreaming of taking a break and getting chilled somewhere far away and peaceful. This somehow reminds me of my last visit to Taean-gun, a beautiful county on Korea’s western coast. During the trip we took a rest at a cafe which turned …
One Day in Gangneung – To-do List
After a well-spent night at Foursky Glamping, we woke up to the finest weather of Gangneung. The could-not-be-any-brighter sun was lingering in the indigo sky and it was the salty sea breeze that urged us into the fun expedition. Here is the list of what we did in one day in Gangneung city, not chronologically …