Amuse Jjimjil-bang in Mokpo: Finding Some Rest and Relaxation
By Maryam Ali My favorite aspect of jjimjil-bang is how refreshed you can feel after a session. It isn’t just a sauna. It’s an experience. I take pleasure in the … Read More
Category: Around Korea
Springtime Splendor: Cherry Blossoms and Heritage – Where History Meets Beauty, April 2025
By Neha Bisht Spring in South Korea is a season of renewal and celebration as the landscape transforms into a breathtaking display of cherry blossoms. The fleeting beauty of these … Read More
Whisper of Spring: A Journey to the Gwangyang Maehwa Festival – March 2025
By Neha Bisht As winter slowly loosened its grip, I began noticing the subtle signs of spring in Gwangju, South Korea – the crisp air felt gentler, the sun lingered … Read More
Spring and Summer Festivals in Jeollanam-do: A Guide to Celebrations, Culture and Must-Visit Events – March 2025
By Neha Bisht Encompassing the vibrant city of Gwangju, Jeollanam-do hosts a plethora of festivals from March through September, each celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and local … Read More
Freedom on Two Wheels: A 1400-Kilometer Solo Motorbike Journey Across Korea – February 2025
By Vibhanshu Maurya Owning a motorbike is liberating in a way that a car can never match. There’s something about the freedom it offers – no stress about parking, tolls, … Read More
World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates: Maybe We Can Change the World with a Pen and a Pad
By Yousra Feriel Drioua “Let go of your pre-existing prejudices and beliefs concerning the discussions we’ll be having during the summit.” These words are quoted from the welcoming speech of … Read More
Beyond Bukhansan
In fact, arguably the first mountain you’d think of when South Korea comes to mind is Bukhansan, nestled in its eponymous national park spread out over 30.86 square miles along the northern periphery of Seoul. Unsurprisingly, it tops most peoples’ to-do list and would likely be your first port of call as a hungry hiker newly moved here. But there are many more mountains to be explored beyond Bukhansan.
Sunshine and Scat at Seoul Forest Jazz Festival
Now any seasoned festival-goer will tell you, getting to the site is always a gruelling slog, which leaves you exhausted before the first chord is even strummed. I have had motorway breakdowns, cancelled coaches, and overcrowded trains. But this festival was different – we actually arrived in style.