During scorching hot summer days, it’s difficult to resist the temptation to crank the A/C or plant yourself in front of the nearest fan. Luckily, there is another, more energy-efficient way to keep...
If you are looking to add a little spark to your relationship or impress a date this spring, grab your camera and your selfie stick and head on outdoors to one of the city’s great scenic backdrops.
If you have the motivation to drive a little or hop on a train, the Geumosan Reservoir and Olle is a great place to unwind and enjoy nature at its finest. And you don’t need to make a lot of travel arrangements or do any packing; this is the perfect day trip!
Busan is a city of beautiful beaches, glamorous night scenes, and modern history. As the second largest metropolitan area in Korea, it was announced as Lonely Planet’s number 1 destination in “10 Best places to visit in Asia in 2018”.
Jeju Island, the largest island off the coast of the Korean peninsula, is often referred to as “the Hawaii of Korea” for its tropical weather and volcanic nature which is distinctively different from the rest of Korea.
Some of Busan’s finest, most awe-inspiring sunsets can be found on Dadaepo Beach, in Saha-gu (district), located in the far southwestern corner of the city. Perhaps even finer are those that can be viewed close by and a bit higher up, at Amisan Mountain Observatory Park.
Opened in October of 1999, Democracy Park was established to commemorate the history of the 4.19 Revolution, Busan and Masan Democratic Movement and the June Democratic Movement.
Any expat in Korea should make an effort to check out Korea’s largest six or seven cities, and see what’s in store for them. One city that should be on the map for anyone canvassing Korea these days is Gwangju — Korea’s most indie of cities.
The time has never been more right for a snack, or two. Accessing your standard go-tos from back home is sometimes not possible. Besides, living overseas gives you a great opportunity to broaden your snack routine.
In Korea, there is no end to what people can see and experience, but trying Korean food is on the top of most visitor to-do lists! So let’s explore some of the dieshes that are sure to impress you with Korea’s true flavor!
Bibimbap: Rice with nutrient-packed flavor
As an alternative to a fancy restaurant that serves expensive beef ribs (galbi), you can easily find many Korean BBQ restaurants where you can get your meat fix at an affordable price.
