Korea
The promise of spring is upon us, and nothing matches the anticipation of a long-awaited springtime trip. Following two long years of staying put within the sunny island of Singapore, feelings of wanderlust have intensified, with many of us craving deeply for a change of scenery to spark new perspectives that can keep us going… Continue reading Expedia Recommends: The Hottest Destinations and Deals for your Spring 2022 Holiday
Many might assume that Japan is the only place you can appreciate the beauty of the sakura season. What they might not know is that South Korea has cherry blossom trees that are just as beautiful. In fact, there are several regions in the country blessed with cherry blossom trees which bloom come springtime. In… Continue reading Sakura in Korea 2020: When & Where to See Cherry Blossoms
Exploring Seoul doesn’t have to end once the sun goes down! If you’re on a business trip, working a 9-5 job, or just want to have fun, Seoul’s night markets are the perfect place to explore in what limited free time you have. A whole other part of Seoul comes alive in these night markets… Continue reading You Don’t Want to Miss the Best Night Markets in Seoul
Where I’m from, it doesn’t snow very much (at all). A winter holiday is my favourite because it lets me sample the fun parts about winter without committing to an entire season of snow and cold. A short flight away, South Korea has some stunning winters. To travel to South Korea in winter, especially as… Continue reading A 5-Day Itinerary for A Winter Holiday in South Korea
In the 2016 box office hit “Train to Busan”, Busan was touted by the protagonists as the only safe haven in South Korea during the zombie apocalypse. Well, it turns out the movie isn’t wrong. Busan is a place to flee from an apocalypse but also makes for a nice vacay. Here are seven of… Continue reading How to get the Best out of Busan
If you have ever watched an episode of any Korean drama, you probably notice that in the shows, the Koreans always have to climb many steep steps and slopes to get to their homes. Guess what? It’s all true! Which means Seoul is not particularly the best city to manoeuvre around with a stroller. But… Continue reading Travelling in Seoul with Kids
It’s been almost two decades since the term was coined, but here we are still caught in the cresting currents of the Korean Wave. Thanks to the success that K-culture has enjoyed, South Korea is now a popular travel destination. Most notably, the South Korea shopping experience has also been touted to be one of… Continue reading What to Buy in South Korea – Shopping List
Every spring, travellers eagerly await the blooming of cherry blossoms in Korea. [Hope you 90’s kids got my Savage Garden reference ;p ] Much like hanami in Japan, everyone gets excited about the romantic transformation every spring in Korea. Timing is everything (these pretty blossoms aren’t in full bloom for long!), so you’ll need to… Continue reading Chic a Cherry Blossom: Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Korea 2017