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Driving in South Korea – a guide for tourists

Driving in South Korea is a fun way to discover the country.

The country’s cities are exciting and a great start to your adventures, of course, but to really get a sense of South Korea, you have to venture to its small quaint towns and have a taste of its amazing countryside.

While it is possible to go around South Korea using public transportation, driving around is a lot more convenient and fun. It definitely saves you travel time and if you plan your trip right, it can save you money. Plus: it’s a lot easier to do than you think – even if you don’t speak their language.

Here are my tips for renting a car and driving in South Korea.

Udo Island – a taste of Jeju in a day

Asia, South Korea, Travel Guides

There’s something that a lot of first-time travelers to Jeju don’t realize: the island is huge.

Most people think they can fly into Jeju in the morning, hike Hallasan mountain, visit 3 or 4 museums, spend an afternoon at the beach, maybe do a little shopping in Lotte Duty Free, before getting on the last flight out back to Seoul or Busan.

Even allotting two days in the island is not enough, not even for fast-paced travelers.

But if you only have two days and you want to experience Jeju’s beautiful natural landscape, you should go to Udo Island. [Read more…] about Udo Island – a taste of Jeju in a day

Autumn in South Korea – the country’s best spots for fall in one amazing road trip

Asia, South Korea, Travel Guides

The evenings are getting cooler and the days shorter. While summer’s impending end may make you feel blue, here’s a thought that could pick your spirits right back up: it’s time to chase the beautiful colors of fall! Let’s start planning!

South Korea is a great place for an autumn holiday. There are plenty of spots to enjoy the beauty of autumn, and even within its capital city, Seoul, you’ll find plenty of parks and open spaces boasting the radiant colors of fall. This itinerary takes you in and around Seoul, then guides you to venture out into the countryside where you’ll see South Korea’s best spots for autumn. Happy leaf-hunting!

Road trip in South Korea – from Seoul to the countryside

Asia, South Korea, Travel Guides

A couple of years ago, my friends and I attended a convention in Seoul, South Korea. In a classic work/travel balancing act, we managed to sneak in a short road trip to the countryside south of Seoul.

Back then, we were all visiting South Korea for the first time. By the end of our first day in Seoul, we were so in love with the city – everything about it was amazing! From its delicious food to its dazzling nightscape, to the lively shopping districts…

But the best was before us: beautiful roads, stunning lakes and mountains, and lovely villages. An hour into the road trip, any misgivings we may have about trading extra days shopping in Seoul for a road trip to some unknown were immediately dispelled.

But I’m getting way ahead of this story. Here’s how my first trip to South Korea went – and why I’ve come back so many times since. [Read more…] about Road trip in South Korea – from Seoul to the countryside

Spring in Japan – when and where to see the cherry blossoms in Japan

Asia, Japan, Travel Guides

Time to celebrate sakura-lovers – Japan’s annual cherry blossom forecast for 2020 is out! [Read more…] about Spring in Japan – when and where to see the cherry blossoms in Japan

Best things to do in Coron, Philippines – itinerary and travel guide

Asia, Philippines, Travel Guides

Waves crashing onto a sugar-white beach, palms swaying, a gentle breeze, and the most stunning blues you’ve ever seen… That’s the stuff our daydreams are made of – and exactly what’s in store for you when you visit Coron, one of the amazing destinations that have made Palawan the world’s best island* year after year.