Winter may not seem the best time to visit islands in Korea, but if you’re not able to escape to a warmer climate this season, there are plenty of options around the country for a weekend getaway.
When it comes to mountains, height isn’t always everything. At a mere 685 meters, Maisan Mountain, located in Jianan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, may not be very tall, but it offers a great view of neighboring peaks and unique topography.
One of my favorite demographic questions to answer is “Please specify your ethnicity.” – I find it pretty amusing. Why? Because I’m white Caucasian. Literally!
Yonggungsa was founded in 1376 during the reign of Goryeo Dynasty of Korea. During the period of Uwang dynasty the great Buddhist preacher Naong founded this temple on the seashore. The temple was restored in 1970.
Busan City Hall’s outdoor greening plaza has been transformed into colorful autumn leaves and is used as a place where citizens can enjoy the mood of autumn.
Korea’s quirky spa culture remains as pristine and accessible as ever. If you haven’t disrobed and paraded around a Korean sauna, you haven’t truly experienced the ROK.
Capsule hotels (also called pod hotels) are very popular in Japan. You see them in most cities, and a lot of people really like them for overnight stays because they are relatively cheap (¥3000 – ¥4000).
Editor's Note: Take a look at what's happening on your base. Events are as accurate as possible at press time. Since times or event schedules can change, please verify events before attending. (This was updated November 5)
