A visit to Haeundae & Dongbaek Park in Busan, South Korea
Late during my previous day in Busan, after having spent the afternoon exploring Gamcheon Culture Village, I had learned that Typhoon Chaba was going to be hitting South Korea …
Tag: South Korea Japan 2016
Hiking in Seoraksan National Park – Biseondae
August 12, 2017 Asia, Culture, Hiking & Outdoors, Seoraksan National Park, South Korea, Travel Guides No Comments
I spent two full days hiking in Seoraksan National Park, exploring four different areas from the entrance near Sokcho. On my first day, I took the bus into the …
A visit to Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan, South Korea
August 8, 2017 Art & Architecture, Asia, Busan, Culture, Hiking & Outdoors, History, South Korea, Travel Guides No Comments
One of the highlights of Busan is Gamcheon Culture Village. In recent years, artists & residents have turned what was once a hilltop slum into a beautiful lively neighborhood. …
Attending a Doosan Bears KBO game at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul, South Korea
When I began my trip to Japan & South Korea, one of the key things I wanted to do was experience a Japanese baseball game in Fukuoka. South Korea …
10 great places for craft beer in Seoul, South Korea
South Korea has a great drinking culture, but until recently, quality beer was not part of it. However, in recent years, there has been an explosion of craft beer …
A visit to Jinjuseong Fortress in Jinju, South Korea
July 21, 2017 Art & Architecture, Asia, Culture, History, Jinju, South Korea, Travel Guides No Comments
I visited Jinju, South Korea for the Jinju Lantern Festival. The annual event is the highlight of Jinju’s calendar, and the primary time that the city gets visitors each …
Walking the Seoul City Wall – Namsan (Mongmyeok) Mountain Trail section
One doesn’t usually associate massive cities with hiking, but thanks to a ring of mountains surrounding the center of the city, Seoul, South Korea is one of the world’s …
Walking the Seoul City Wall – Heunginjimun Gate Trail section
July 6, 2017 Art & Architecture, Asia, Culture, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Seoul, South Korea, Travel Guides No Comments
One doesn’t usually associate massive cities with hiking, but thanks to a ring of mountains surrounding the center of the city, Seoul, South Korea is one of the world’s …
Jinju Lantern Festival in Jinju, South Korea
July 2, 2017 Asia, Culture, Festivals & Events, Food, Food & Drink, Jinju, South Korea, Travel Guides No Comments
There are several lantern festivals in South Korea each year, but perhaps the most famous is the Jinju Lantern Festival (full name Jinju Namgang Yudeung (Lantern) Festival. Each October, hundreds …
Walking the Seoul City Wall – Naksan Mountain Trail section
June 23, 2017 Art & Architecture, Asia, Culture, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Museums, Seoul, South Korea, Travel Guides No Comments
One doesn’t usually associate massive cities with hiking, but thanks to a ring of mountains surrounding the center of the city, Seoul, South Korea is one of the world’s …
A visit to Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul, South Korea
June 16, 2017 Art & Architecture, Asia, Culture, History, Seoul, South Korea, Travel Guides No Comments
While Jongmyo Shrine is not one of the Five Grand Palaces of Seoul, it was still a very important site of the Joseon Dynasty. It serves as a shrine for …
A visit to the Five Grand Palaces of Seoul, South Korea
June 12, 2017 Art & Architecture, Asia, Culture, History, Seoul, South Korea, Travel Guides No Comments
Central Seoul is filled with historic buildings and monuments, among them the Five Grand Palaces of Seoul. These royal palaces date back hundreds of years to the Joseon Dynasty, …
A visit to the DMZ – Touring the border between South Korea & North Korea
June 8, 2017 Asia, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Museums, Seoul, South Korea, Travel Guides No Comments
While visiting trendy, technologically-advanced Seoul, it’s easy to forget that just an hour away lies an entirely different world across one of the most heavily fortified borders in the …
The best tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka, Japan
Ramen is one of Japan’s most famous dishes. Each region of the country has their own popular style. Fukuoka is famous for being the home of tonkotsu ramen. Tonkotsu …
The best craft beer in Fukuoka, Japan
Although Japan’s craft beer scene is growing, I went to Fukuoka with fairly low expectations. While it is one of the bigger cities in Japan, there are fewer expats …