Often dubbed the “Hawaii of Korea”, Jeju Island (Jeju-do for the locals) deserves a top spot on your South Korea itinerary. After nearly a week spent in Seoul, I was looking forward to a…

While it may officially be the start of spring today, it’s still very much stew weather in the Northeast and I’m not complaining. Pots simmering slowly on the stove for hours provide me with…

One of the most popular day trips from Seoul is to join a tour to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates North and South Korea. Anyone with a bit of historical curiosity and penchant…

Most visitors passing through Seoul for a few days won’t venture outside of the historical center. There’s already so much to see and do there between the giant palaces, markets spanning multiple city blocks,…

Home to luxury high-rises, upscale boutiques and a lively nightlife, Gangnam is where you go to have fun… and spend money! The neighborhood hugs the south side of the Han River (Gangnam literally means…