From Seaside to Mountainside – Sokcho and Seoraksan

Located in the northeastern part of Gangwon Province, Sokcho is so far north that it was briefly under the control of North Korea after World War II , before finally changing hands following the Korean Armistice Agreement. These days, it is a popular getaway for those wanting to swap the stifling, summer streets of Seoul for the cool sea breeze of the coast.

The Purple Islands: Selfie Paradise

Ahhh, good old Shinan. Characterized by farmland, tidal flats, and all-around nice people, the 1,004 islands of the region are spread out, isolated, and beautiful.

The Rise of Indoor Skateparks

This article is just a small sample of the indoor parks in the country. In 2021 “skatepark academies” have popped up in Busan, Iksan, Wonju, Gyeonggi-do, and numerous locations in Seoul. And just to be clear, you do not have to take lessons at any of these places. For between fifteen and twenty thousand won, anyone can skate all day.

Destination: Jangheung, June 19−20, 2021

“As if to prove that my days as an American-Korean traveler are not over, I went to Seoul’s express bus terminal on Saturday morning, bellied up to the counter, bought a ticket to Jangheung, and hit the road.”

Suamgol Village: The Warmth of Cheongju

Suamgol (수암골) Village, an old settlement in Cheongju City, has been revived as a community of culture and art.

Journey to Naju Image Theme Park: Historical Filming Site

By Emmanuela Sabatini. Naju is a cultural heritage city in South Jeolla Province with a lot of historical places to visit. I went to the city to visit the Naju … Read More

One-Day Trip to Buyeo

By Emmanuela Sabatini. Have you heard about Buyeo? Buyeo is a rural area in South Chungcheong Province, the home of the Baekje Kingdom in the Korea of two millennia ago. … Read More

Sorok-do: Island of Patients

By Melline Galani. When I visited Sorok-do (Sorok Island) on an organized trip, I did not know what to expect. We were told that Sorok-do has long been called the … Read More