What to See, Eat and Do in Korea (and Beyond)
Beer first flowed into Korea during the Japanese occupation. In the early 1930s, Japanese companies established breweries here, mainly to supply beer to settlers and officials. At the time, beer was seen as an upscale, imported-style drink, pretty much reserved for the elite or special occasions. By 1933, Yeongdeungpo became home to two of Korea’s major breweries, which later evolved into OB (Oriental Brewery) and Hite Brewery.
If you’re going to be in Seoul this December or January, then the Seoul Lantern Festival definitely one spot we’d…
The city of Seoul has really ramped up their festival line up for the summer this year. In fact, it seems like there’s always something going no matter what day of the week it is. This rings especially true for the Gwanghwamun Knock Knock K-Food Festival that will be running until the end of 2024.
If you’ve seen pictures of a train driving through a shower of cherry blossoms, chances are you’ve seen a photo of Jinhae’s cherry blossom festival. It’s a mecca for tourists and locals alike, attracting tens of thousands of visitors (if not more) each year. And while it may be an overhyped event, it is ABSOLUTELY worth the trip.
Every spring, hordes of Seoulites and out-of-towners flock to scenic and picturesque groves of cherry blossoms located throughout Seoul. And…
Spring in Korea brings a well-earned thawing of the frigid winter weather with warm sunshine and cool breezes. And with warm weather come festivals, none better than the swarm of cherry blossom festivals throughout Seoul and Korea. We have our favorites and recommendations for visitors who want to make the best of their time in Korea.
Winter festivals in Seoul are a great chance to go sledding, play carnival games, catch some fish… and then eat the fish. The Hangang River Winter Festival will run until February 12, 2024, so don’t miss out!
