Travel stories from beautiful places in Korea
It's been over a month since our Jeju Island summer vacation with Happy Rentcar, but I'm finally getting around to writing about it. The first half of 2025 was full of ups and downs. I used to write everything on my blog, but seeing how infrequently I post now, I realize a lot of time has passed.
Gyeonggi Gwangju Pension, Gonjiam Private Villa, Hillstay Private Onsen Pool Villa.
A group of six adults and six elementary students completed a winter Mongolia package tour through Hana Tour, and with proper cold-weather preparation, the sub-20°C temperatures posed no obstacle to a comfortable journey.
I purchased PGYTECH P-GM-206 camera cold-weather gloves to prepare for shooting in -20°C extreme cold during my winter Mongolia trip.
Preparing camera and filming equipment for a winter Mongolia package trip requires advance simulation to account for various environmental and equipment considerations.
Planning a winter Mongolia trip for 2025 with children, ultimately choosing Hanatour's Terelj package after comparing tour options and weighing pricing.
A unique location featuring cool valley and swimming pool in one facility where you can also meet alpacas, perfect for escaping summer heat just an hour from Seoul.
A quiet new villa pension in Underhills townhouse complex, clean and comfortable, where location increasingly matters as friends and family move to different regions.
A well-located hotel near Jumunjin bus terminal, port, and seafood market with a warm heated family pool, offering convenient access for enjoying Jumunjin with family.
A memorable pension right on the beach with spotless rooms and kind owners, offering direct ocean views and convenient access to this North Korean border region.
A well-maintained standalone pension within walking distance of Sehwa Beach, conveniently located near restaurants and shops on Jeju's east side.
A sophisticated hanok guest house with private indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, offering intimate access to Hwangri-danggil's charming traditional village atmosphere.
A charming private hanok pension near Woljeong Bridge in Gyeongju that accommodates up to ten guests and delivers impeccable facilities wrapped in intimate, traditional aesthetic appeal.
We booked Daebudo's Superlace group pension through Goldenvalley and had an exceptional family retreat where the kids loved every moment and the adults couldn't have been more satisfied.
We visited Choligol Private Cabin Pension near Seoul for a relaxed gathering with friends after our Cebu trip, finding a charming log cabin-style retreat with nearby excellent grilled pork ribs.
We stayed at Tangilbari Private Cabin in Seogwipo, positioned so close to Sagye Beach that you could barely call it a distance, and enjoyed complimentary mackerel sashimi along with comfortable, clean accommodations.
We visited Inspire Entertainment Resort on Yeongjongdo five days after its opening, finding impressive new facilities and expansive spaces but observing that entertainment offerings were still being developed.
We had a wonderful time at Sunshine Kids Pool Villa on Daebudo with friends' families, where the kids had an absolute blast and even the adults were completely satisfied.
Hado Hado 1929 on Seohwa Beach proved the ideal spot for cherishing quiet time, offering peaceful coastal walks and the charm of an east-coast Jeju village near the seashore.
Hado Hado 3200, a private villa on Jeju's Seohwa Beach, provided a comfortable retreat during a rainy family trip, complete with seaside swimming and a well-maintained property.
A trip to Owl Pension's warm pool villa on Daebu Island near Seoul, where children enjoyed unlimited swimming and our family celebrated a birthday party.
Hado Hado 1929, a former haenyeo's home in a Jeju fishing village, captures the island's essence through its stone walls and ocean sounds—a rare place to experience authentic Jeju character.
Hado Hado 3200, a family-friendly Jeju private villa near Seohwa Beach where you can stroll and enjoy the island leisurely, offers comfortable accommodations and convenient access to local attractions.
A satisfying group retreat at Daebudo's With Pension, featuring a warm heated pool, spacious living area, and family-friendly facilities.