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Destination: Taean-gun (Chungcheongnam-do)
TweetYou won’t confuse this area of Chungcheongnam-do with an active, happening getaway. That said, a night in a pension may be the cure for what ails you. The word pension implies a retiree’s monthly...
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Destination: Anmyeon-do Recreational Forest (Anmyeon-do, Chungcheongnam-do)
TweetWhat the heck isAfter an interesting experience in nearby Taean-gun, the pension owner were dropped off just across the bridge towards Anmyeon-do. At an unmarked bus stop. In the summer heat. Let...
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Destination: Richard Gere photography exhibit (Seoul Arts Center)
TweetWhile not just an expat thing, the Richard Gere photo exhibition offers a glimpse into Tibet and elsewhere in the Far East. I personally hadn’t known the man as anything other than a movie star,...
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Destination: Sokcho Beach (Sokcho, Gangwon-do)
TweetSometimes, arriving at 2am is perfect.After catching a late-night bus from Seoul to Sokcho, Kiwi and I arrived at what felt like a late hour – until we saw more lights and neon than some areas of...
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Destination: Hwajinpo Castle, Syngman Rhee’s summer villa, and more...
TweetNo, I didn’t visit North Korea – but I went pretty close to it recently. After our recent trip to Sokcho Beach, we headed north along the Gangwon-do coast. The rural highway bent and curved...
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Destination: Culture Station Seoul 284 (Seoul)
TweetDon’t let the name confuse you – it’s the new old Seoul Station.Mr. Marmot himself beat me to the punch, and his blue-hour shots of the station’s exterior come highly recommended. His excellent...
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Destination: Jangheung Water Festival (2011)
Destination: Jangheung Water Festival (2011) (Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam TweetBetter late than never.After getting sidetracked by some other posts and a Twitter contest. it’s time to catch up on a...
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Destination: Juknokwon bamboo forest (Damyang, Jeollanam-do)
TweetThe bamboo forest at Juknokwon (죽녹원) is one of the main attractions in Damyang county. Since it’s a mere half-hour from Gwangju, I thought it was time to check it out.Quite a few smaller towns and...
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Destination: Damyang Spa (Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do)
TweetIt’s a rare place that offers an outdoor hot spa for the naked people and a pool for the swimsuited.Beyond the Juknokwon bamboo forest, Damyang Spa (담양온천, or Dam-yang on-cheon) is one highlight of...
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Destination: a KTX trip – tea fields in Boseong and rail-biking in Gokseong...
TweetThere are quite a few ‘KTX Tours’ available – typically one- or two-day trip offering to whisk you away to sights around the country using Korea’s fast train service. While the KTX train didn’t...
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A Temple By the Sea – Haedong Yonggungsa (guest post)
TweetCISK note: this guest post comes to you courtesy of T Paul Buzan, who has a lot more stories and pictures available at koreaconnection.net.Life in Korea is a high-octane rush of work and play,...
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Destination: This Week In Startups Seoul / TWIST Seoul (Gangnam, Seoul)
TweetGet your creative juices flowing – in the business way.More than just a collection of small business folks, the TWIST Seoul event offered a chance for the world to see some of the best small...
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Destination: Jupil Spider Museum (Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do)
TweetArachnophobics and kids, look away now – the spiders are crawling and the statues have breasts.Claiming to be the only spider museum in the world, the Jupil Spider Museum (주필거미박물관) in Namyangju...
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Destination: the Garden of Morning Calm (Cheongpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do)
TweetSometimes, the pictures don’t do a place justice.This was the verdict of the Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원 – a-chim go-yo su-mok-won) – a beautiful place on a beautiful day had more awesome than...
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Destination: Manjanggul Lava Tubes and Crater Mountain Peak (Jeju-do) Part 1
Destination: Manjanggul Lava Tubes and Crater Mountain Peak (Jeju-do) TweetAuthor’s note: this is the first of three posts on a group tour to Jeju-do during Chuseok. Stay tuned for the other...
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Destination: U-do / Biyang-do (Jeju-do) – part 2 of 3
TweetDay trips don’t get any better – but there’s a catch. Welcome to Cow Island – yes, Udo does sort of resemble a sitting cow. Thus, the name fits, if such a thing matters much. While Jeju features...
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Destination: a full day of Jeju (Jeju-do) – part 3 of 3
TweetMeet Oedolgae, Jusangjeolli, Cheonjaeyeon, Jungmun Saekdal Beach, Sanbanggulsa, and Loveland – all in the same day.The nice part of going on a guided tour is the ability to meet with like-minded...
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Destination: Wolmi-do Amusement Park – at night (Incheon)
TweetMyrtle Beach, eat your heart out.An excellent place to check out a more Korean version of the nightlife is mere minutes away from Incheon station. Known as 월미도테마파크 (Wol-mi-do te-ma pa-keu, or...
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Destination: the abandoned Songdo Bible Park (Incheon)
TweetLet’s call this one NSFC – Not Safe For Christians. And now, for something completely different – the abandoned site someone could actually stumble across without even trying. Presenting what’s...
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Wishing Trees and Rice Chests: Suwon's Hwaseong Haenggung
TweetOnce a resting shelter and vacation destination for kings, the grounds of Hwaseong Haenggung in Suwon, South Korea are now a site where locals and tourists can learn about Korean royal history and...
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