Culture

How Safe is it to Travel to South Korea? (along with Safe Travel Tips)

On the whole, South Korea is one of the safest countries in the world. Theft and petty street crime are rare and while violent crime certainly exists, the vast majority of tourists aren’t likely to encounter it during their travels.

But still, make sure to practice the same safety precautions you would at home while you’re here and you’ll be more than fine.

Food Restaurants

Everything We Ate in Yeosu, South Korea – Part 1

Yeosu is an absolutely magical city with so much to see and eat that… well, we stuffed ourselves to the point of bursting. And then we ate some more.
It’s really the best compliment we can give to a city. Every restaurant had something amazing that we’d never seen before. Or maybe a beloved dish with a different interpretation we couldn’t wait to try. Or maybe something so weird and strange we just couldn’t help ourselves.
Whatever it was, we indulged. And this? This is everything we ate in Yeosu, South Korea.

Culture

A Hanbok for the New Year

새해 복 많이 받으세요, Happy Lunar New Year everyone!!! In Korea, 설날 (Seol-nal) marks the first day of the new year…

Food

Snackin’ On the Go

This post was originally published in 2013. As snow continues to fall straight into the new year, you may find…