Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city, welcomed us with its unique mix of vibrant city life, coastal beauty, and cultural gems. We spent three great days in this bustling port city, staying in the heart of the Seomyeon area. Gamcheon Cultural …
Haesindang Park, A Phallic Feast for the eye
Disclaimer: This blog post is intended for mature audiences only. Viewer discretion is advised.😊 So, you’ve heard of the infamous Haesindang Park in South Korea, right? That place where they have a bunch of… well, you know. It’s basically a …
Donghae, South Korea
There were quite a lot of tourists on the bus, when we were on our way here, but we were the only tourists who got off in Donghae. This small town on the East Coast of South Korea doesn’t have …
Seoraksan National Park, South Korea
One of the reasons we absolutely wanted to go to the north east of South Korea was the Seoraksan National Park. All travel guides agree that this park is without doubt the most beautiful National Park of South Korea. As …
Sokcho, South Korea
Nowadays Sokcho is a beach holiday destination for the South Korean people. So that was our idea as well. “Let’s take a break from travelling for a couple of days and go to the beach”. However, plans can change, especially …
An evening out in Chuncheon, South Korea
“I bought my first LP when I was 15 in 1970.”, tells Mr Oh, the second evening we came to his bar in Chuncheon. He’s resident DJ, 65 years old, of the bar he runs together with his wife, Jackson’s …
Chuncheon, South Korea
Chuncheon’s history dates back to the Three Kingdoms period (57 BC – 668 AD), when it was part of the Goguryeo kingdom. The city continued to be a military outpost & trade center for many centuries. After the Japanese Occupation …
Jeonju, South Korea
Jeonju, a city 250 km south of Seoul, has played a significant role in the development of Korean culture. During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), Jeonju served as the capital of the Jeonju Prefecture, a powerful regional administrative unit. The city’s …
Seoul, South Korea
Yesterday we started our visit of Seoul with a visit to the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the most important of the 5 remaining palaces of the Joseon dynasty. The palace’s stunning architecture and rich history transported us back in time, painting a …
South Korea: DMZ
When visiting a country for the first time, it’s sometimes important to dig a little bit in the history of the country. We arrived yesterday in South Korea, so today we went straight to the DMZ, the Demilitarized Zone. This …
