On the east side of Busan is the lovely Igidae Park with nice walks featuring great views of the Busan coastline and leading all the way to the lively Haeundae Beach. Start from the Igidae Coastal Walk Entrance & Tourist
Seaside and local life : Sokcho South Korea
A couple of years back I explored a bit of the eastern coastline of South Korea in the Sokcho area. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much but found nice beaches, lovely local vibe, and gorgeous natural scenery nearby. I was a
Chuncheon : South Korea
I visited Chuncheon in South Korea as a daytrip from Seoul. The area is quite spectacular, with nature scenic views of mountains, rivers, and lakes, a lovely Korean countryside atmosphere. It’s mostly catered for Korean domestic tourists, with attractions like
Seoraksan National Park : South Korea
During the last autumn, I went to South Korea to get a bit of real autumn feeling with some colors. Of all the places I visited, the nicest autumn colors were at the lovely Seoraksan National Park. I was originally planning
Daewangam Park : Ulsan
Ulsan in south eastern South Korea isn’t quite a tourist destination that Busan, Gyeongju and other nearby cities are. It’s mostly industrial, and not quite as charming. Still, there are a few things to see, and during the day stopover
Gamcheon Culture Village : Busan
Lots to see and do in Busan, and yet the Gamcheon Culture Village is probably one of the most famous and quirky attractions. In 2009, the government took a slum location on a mountain ridge that has lots of small alleys
Cable Car To Amnam Park : Busan
I have a slight obsession with cable cars, if I’m visiting somewhere, one of the first things I look for is whether they have a cable car or an observation deck. Coming in to Busan without doing much homework, I
Gyeongju Tomb Park : South Korea
My last stop in the trip of southern South Korea was Gyeongju, the city of strange old tombs. I started my walk on the northern side, and soon came across large green unnatural looking hills, that marked the beginning of a
Visions of Sokcho : South Korea
In one of my recent visits to South Korea I made my way to the east coast near the coastline around Sokcho. Aside from the quite beach-side getaway from Korea, there were lots of nice little attractions, such as lively local
Bulguksa Temple : Gyeongju South Korea
On my recent visit to South Korea I somehow found myself in Gyeongju, a small town with great historical attractions and some wonderful scenic views. One of those is the UNESCO heritage site Bulguksa Temple, dating back to the 8th century