South Korea

Very much undersung as a tourist destination, Korea's home to the temples and various other sites of its ancient culture, scrumptious food, great bargain shopping, and lovely scenery. You can sneak a peek at the DMZ and the forbidding North, too.

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A video introduction to beautiful Jeju-do (aka Cheju-do) Island

South Korea's Hawaii lies 90 miles off its coast, Jeju is home to among other things lovely beaches, lava tubes, South Korea's highest mountain, and women who for generations have free dived for seafood. this Expedia video provides an excellent overview of these attractions and more.

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5 of the top attractions of Seoul

Recently I chose South Korea's capital (pop. 10 million, metro area nearly 26 million) for a vacation because of its mix of modernity with traditional - skycrapers and a dynamic urban scene on the one hand, sacred Buddhists temples, stunning palaces, and traditional neighborhoods on the other - all connected by a superb subway systems I suggest travelers visit Seoul in between the months of March to May when it is spring season. These are five of the favorite places I visited…

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Why Busan should be on your travel list

You may not have heard of South Korea's second largest city (pop. over 3.5 million), but Busan (about two hours 45 minutes by sleek train from Seoul) happens to be a cool metropolis where you can enjoy a mix of exciting and laid back. Big-city attractions and amenities sit alongside historic landmarks, museums, and other cultural offerings, and greats beaches/ecotourism nearby. When you arrive, take a daylong bus tour to get yourself oriented, then go back and check out these highlights. read…

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An introduction to Seoul

On the Han River, South Korea's capital is truly a global city and offers a wealth of places and experiences to delight any visitor. There are many things to do in Seoul. Here are some of the cool places you can visit: read post

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Ken Kok Lee December 14, 2024 at 1:28pm

We´ve all been gobsmacked by recent political events in South Korea, and there´s been some concern that the fallout could hurt tourism. Hopefully the finally successful impeachment of the president will calm things down so that those fears aren´t realized https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-koreas-tourism-sof...
David Paul Appell September 29, 2023 at 10:54am

In its look at best foliage destinations outside the USA, the Wall Street Journal cites a single huge, ancient gingko at a monastery in Yangpyeong right outside Seoul: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/where-to-see-fall-foliage-inte...

New England, New Schmengland! Where to Find the Most Stunning Fall Foliage Outside the U.S.

Would you fly overseas to do some world-class leaf-peeping? Before you answer, consider these six dazzling destinations—and factor in post-hike hot-s…
María José July 21, 2023 at 3:28pm

In the wake of the recent apparent defection of a U.S. soldier across the demilitarized zone between the South Korea and the North, BBC Travel has a look on the appeal of the DMZ for visitors to South Korea: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66239840

Why tourists are drawn to the DMZ between the two Koreas

It is one of the world's most heavily fortified areas. It was also a tourist magnet before the pandemic.
Jordan Simon February 10, 2023 at 1:07pm

Cheju Island may be the "Hawaii of South Korea," but recently CNN Travel featured the Gogunsan Islands, off the country's west coast, as another of its dozen and a half great Asian destinations that are under the radar:
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/asia-underrated-places-intl-...

18 of Asia's most underrated places | CNN
José Balido January 7, 2023 at 3:19pm

A piece just published in Travel+Leisure makes a case for Seoul as one of this year's top destinations: https://www.travelandleisure.com/seoul-south-korea-best-place-to-vi...

Seoul Is One of the Best Places to Visit in 2023 — Here's Why

Plan the perfect trip to South Korea's capital — cool cocktail bars, Michelin-starred restaurants, and hip boutiques included.
David Paul Appell August 18, 2022 at 10:37am

The U.S. travel-industry website Skift recently published a look at South Korea's temple-stay program, promoting visits to 25 Buddhist temples across the country, with a focus on spirituality, healing, and vegan cuisine: https://skift.com/2022/08/10/south-koreas-temple-stays-business-poi...

South Korea’s Temple Stays Business Poised for Wellness-Inspired Boom

As travelers worldwide have placed a greater emphasis on their mental health during the pandemic, destinations appealing to those prospective visitor…
Camille Hoheb October 20, 2012 at 9:18pm

Request for helping hand with hotel and spa PR referrals in Seoul.

Am leaving in early Dec to speak on sustainable tourism and will be covering an article on wellness tourism. Any leads on lux hotels, temple stays, health tourism, hot springs etc would be great.

Many thanks
Ed Wetschler April 30, 2012 at 9:02pm

New tour to North Korea: http://contactbeacon.com/cb/public/templatelink.php?i=13880876&... Also, check out J. Thalia Cunningham's reports from North Korea on Tripatini:

Part 1: North Korea Travel: Pyongyang Finally Starting to Open Up?

Part 2: North Korea Travel: Visit to Downtown Pyongyang

Part 3: North Korea Travel: Mass Games in Pyongyang

Part 4: North Korea Travel: Tips on How to Visit (and Also Catch the Mass G...
Tripatini November 23, 2011 at 4:28pm

Can anyone help with a new question on our "Ask a Travel Pro" forum about sights in Seoul and/or train service from Incheon to Seoul? If so, please answer at this link. 고맙습니다 Komapsumnida!
Ed Wetschler December 1, 2010 at 3:27pm

NE, the Korean Times reports that visitors -- especially Japanese and Chinese visitors -- are canceling trips to South Korea. The question in my mind is, How much would South Korean tour operators have to discount their trips to fill those slots again?