Travel stories from beautiful places in Korea
Youth Mall, a more developed marketplace than a typical flea market featuring handmade and curated items from shop owners, offers plenty to see but shopkeepers' signs ask for consideration, and despite crowding and limited restrooms, represents an innovative space worth visiting.
The unique storefront signs and colorful parasols of Jeonju's Nambu Market reveal details travelers often overlook.
The Lewin Hotel offers rooms overlooking the traditional hanok village, providing comfort despite its modest condition.
Gyeongbokgung, which enshrines the official portrait of King Taejo Yi Seong-gye, offers bamboo groves and peaceful moments for visitors.
After a rainy night during a maternity trip to Hoengseong with friends, a solo morning walk revealed dewdrops on flowers and lush mountain air.
The newly renovated ITX Saemaul train promised excitement, but tight seating and no dining car turned disappointment into a valuable travel lesson.
A summer maternity trip with friends to Hoengseong was marred by poor accommodation, but created lasting memories despite the challenges.
A prenatal trip to Jeonju to mark our baby's D-100 milestone, capturing memories of the historic hanok village and local food culture.
A trip to Alissian Resort in Gangchon during early pregnancy, discovering fresh air and relaxation near Seoul.
A weekday afternoon date at Namsan Hanok Village combining sightseeing with HDR photography practice.
How to reach Namsan Hanok Village by subway and enjoying a summer evening date after work.
A workshop and overnight stay at Songrae Art Forest Pension near Namyangju, featuring BBQ, quiet surroundings, and natural scenery.
A first visit to Namyangju's comprehensive film studio, featuring historic sets, detailed miniatures, and the famous Panmungak set from the movie Joint Security Area.
A weekend resort visit led to a 10-minute walk to Baegyangri Station, where I captured the station's quiet scenery and brought back its train timetable.
The closed Gangchon Station holds memories and nostalgia for many; I visited the historic station where the tracks have become a road.
Gangchon Resort offers leisure and dining without being far from Seoul, and is becoming increasingly popular with cyclists.
Directions from Gangchon Station to Gangchon Resort for first-time visitors using public transportation.
The ski season is nearly over; reflecting on a visit to Gangchon for night skiing with scheduled posts creating a time lag on my blog.
My first ski resort visit this year offered beautiful snowy scenery; the sight of open slopes naturally lifted my spirits.
A winter visit to Janggyeongri Beach revealed the unexpected charm of an empty shoreline, with distant wind turbines spinning against a desolate landscape.
Visiting Mokseom tidal island when the tide was out, I captured the landscape in two different color versions to imagine how sunset might transform the scene.
A weekday visit to Opera House Pension on Yeonghung Island featured spacious accommodations, excellent facilities including an outdoor spa, and a peaceful atmosphere.
A recent stay at Gongziam Resort impressed me with its exceptional facilities, comfortable accommodations, and beautiful views of forest and ski slopes.
A day trip by train to Gokgyo Stream ginkgo tree avenue combined train travel, autumn walks, and unexpected encounters with a chrysanthemum festival.