transportation

Budget Travel Tip: Gangwon Shuttle Service

Traveling in Korea doesn’t have to break the bank. It’s also easier than one might imagine, even for foreigners. Especially for foreigners. In an effort to increase tourism in their regions, many provincial governments have begun to offer special services to international guests. Lucky us! One such example is the Gangwon Shuttle Service sponsored by Gangwon …

How to Skip Airport Check In and Security Lines with City Airport Terminal

With its great service, endless array of dining and entertainment facilities and optimal efficiency, Incheon Airport is one of the best in the world. It’s also one of the most traveled which can make the entire airport experience incredibly frustrating during peak travel periods like Chuseok and Chinese New Year. But did you know that …

12 Things South Korea Does Faster

One of the first Korean words I learned after my arrival to the peninsula was bbali (빨리). Meaning “fast,” it’s a term used frequently and, in my opinion, perfectly summarizes the entire country in two syllables. After all, the nation rose from the ashes of the Korean War in a mere six decades to become …

All Aboard the Korean Wine Train

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 …