I love both of these cities equally—I’m not going to take a side.
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Busan (Without the Zombies)
You should absolutely make a beeline to Busan—here’s why.
Continue ReadingHow Many Days Should You Spend in Seoul?
South Korea’s cosmopolitan, futuristic capital is as accessible for first-time visitors as it is complex enough to discover over and over again.
Continue ReadingWhen Will Korea Open for Tourism?
I’ve long speculated that South Korea would be the first country in East Asia to reopen to travel.
Continue ReadingIs South Korea Expensive?
Approach the topic of South Korea travel cost strategically rather than spastically.
Continue ReadingSpring at Seoraksan
I hope I’m not setting you up for disappointment when I say this, but Seoraksan Mountain is one of my favorite places I’ve visited in Korea.
Continue ReadingIs Gyeongju Worth Visiting?
Should you visit Gyeongju? Unfortunately, this is not a “yes” or “no” question.
Continue ReadingHow to Say “Sakura” in Korean
I don’t need fifth-generation technology to appreciate the age-old splendor of hanami, or whatever it is they call cherry blossom viewing in Korea.
Continue ReadingSpectacular Seoul
South Korea’s cosmopolitan, futuristic capital is as accessible for first-time visitors as it is complex enough to discover over and over again.
Continue ReadingThree Spectacular Days in Seoul
Panoramas of skyscrapers rolling over hills like waves of concrete and steel; flashes of neon light reflecting in rivers and streams; and aromas of Korean BBQ in the air all around you. Ain’t Seoul grand?
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