It’s rare, if not impossible, that you will find yourself having a bad Korean meal in Korea. It just doesn’t happen. But every so often, usually when it’s least expected, you will experience culinary nirvana. It will be a meal that proves to be unique from any other you’ve had in the past, one that …
Not many would know what to do with a set of abandoned railroad tracks, useless mountain tunnels, and a stretch of coastal scenery. Yet, the folks in Samcheok, a city located on the eastern coast of Korea, found themselves with these seemingly purposeless components and turned them into a clever tourist destination. Leave it to …
Incheon Station is located at the very end of Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. Because of its location, the writers of “Korea Top 10” on Arirang TV thought the city, specifically Chinatown, an ideal destination to be included on “Railroads”, an episode I am filming with them now. I had visited Chinatown last …
Recently, I signed on to film an episode of “Top 10 Korea” with Arirang TV. I’ve spent the past few weekends traveling to destinations around Korea that have some sort of relation to railroads, the theme of the episode. I’m positively certain that I will end up looking like an idiot on international television, but …
Over Chuseok vacation, I headed to Ulleung Island, a destination I had been dreaming of visiting for quite some time. Situated in the East Sea (or the Sea of Japan to all of you living outside of Korea), Ulleungdo is an island that promises visitors spectacular scenery, tasty seafood, and a chance to relax far …
Andong is a city located in Gyeongsangbuk Province, South Korea. Once a home to many Confucian scholars, it was historically known as the capital of academia and intellectual culture of Korea. It is also often associated with folk traditions, particularly the well-known Andong mask dances. What many do not realize, however, is that Andong is …
For a full, updated walking tour of Heyri, check out Seoul Searching’s three-part Seoul Walks: Enchanting Heyri Art Village series. Less than an hour’s drive north of Seoul sits an enchanting community of artists. Envisioned and created by a well known book publisher, Heyri Art Village is now home to over 370 painters, potters, photographers, …
Busan is South Korea’s second largest city and despite it being only 450 km from Seoul, it couldn’t be more different than the nation’s capital. My mom and I decided to take a trip down south back in May during Buddha’s Birthday, a national holiday here in Korea. We hopped the incredibly comfortable and efficient …
I love living in a city. I’ve even gotten to the point where I don’t think I’d be able to survive not living in a city. I have to admit, however, that sometimes it’s nice to get away from the neon and concrete, if only for a day. One of the great things about Seoul …
Although the expo is the main draw of Yeosu, it’s not the only attraction worth checking out. Before there was any talk of an expo, Yeosu was most famous for its natural beauty. As Yeosu sits on the southern coast of the peninsula, stunning ocean views are plentiful. Some of the more magnificent scenery can …