Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival, Everything You Need to Know
Every spring, hordes of Seoulites and out-of-towners flock to scenic and picturesque groves of cherry blossoms located throughout Seoul. And…
Month: February 2024
Jeju Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market, Everything You Need to Know
On the southern side of Jeju Island, lies the Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market (서귀포매일올레시장). Though not as large and flashy as the Dongmun Market, I certainly wouldn’t just write it off. This market has been around since the early ’60s and personally, we have found it to have more of those traditional market vibes we love. You can tell it’s a place where locals go to shop and it just happens to have some of those touristy stalls sprinkled in there.
3 Cafes to Visit During Cherry Blossom Season in Seoul
Aside from attending Cherry Blossom festivals, one of the most popular things to do during cherry blossom season is go to a cafe with a view. There are plenty of cherry blossom lined streets and parks all over Seoul. In fact, the city plants more and more every year to prevent certain areas from getting dangerously overcrowded.
The Legend of Hoamsan Mountain
Hoamsan is located to the south of Seoul and it carries with it a curious legend. The moutain is is said to be the source of destructive energy embodied by a tiger shoped rock. In order to tame and suppress this power, a temple was built on the mountain’s slopes, Hoamsa temple. Even the name, Hoam, means to “supress tigers”.
Suwon Starfield Library: Travel Tips & Tricks
The newest Starfield Library in Suwon is massively huge clocking in at 4 floors with much more seating and more cafes, restaurants and open seating for visitors to relax or pose for pictures at. It’s a photographer’s dream and a Instagram husband’s nightmare, but there are a few things every traveler needs to know before they plan their visit.
Geomosan Hyangilam (Hyangiram Hermitage)
Hyangiram Hermitage is a Buddhist temple nestled high in the mountains overlooking the East Sea. To make it up to the peak, visitors must walk up hundreds of steps, across trails cut into the stone mountain face and under thousand year-old boulders. But it’s worth it to see one of the most beautiful temples in South Korea.
Bukchon Hanok Village, One Day Itinerary
Bukchon Hanok Village is one of those places that everyone has on their itinerary, but everyone has trouble navigating. So, we’ve put together a short half-day itinerary to help you spend a few hours in Bukchon Hanok Village, and explore some of what the neighborhood has to offer. First, let’s start with lunch.