A Year In South Korea
What you need to know about living in South Korea month by month.
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April in South Korea, Dating & Relationships, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, June in South Korea, Korean Travel Itineraries, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun
Suwon Fortress and Chicken Street Date Day
What to do: Day Visiting Suwon Fortress from Pyeongtaek Hwaseong Fortress covers a large area in Suwon, South Korea. We decided to head up to the area from the Osan Air Force base area of Pyeongtaek to see some of the Suwon fortress that we missed the first time we visited. We parked in the area by Janganum Gate (Also Romanized as Changnyongmun Gate). After parking, we purchased tickets for the trolley around the city. The trolley costs around 4,000 won per person and if you bring headphones, you are…
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August in South Korea, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, May in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
Discover Yacht Tours in Hwaseong South Korea
Getting out on the open water for a few hours or an entire day can change your whole mindset. Jeongok Port in Hwaseong, South Korea There are a few different ports where you can arrange yacht trips in Hwaseong. We will share 3 yacht tour companies operating out of Jeokguk Port in Hwaseong. You can easily find other yacht companies at other ports using a concierge service or hiring a travel planning company. We will cover this more at the end of the blog. Jeokguk Port sits about 50 minutes…
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August in South Korea, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, May in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
5 Lakes to Visit This Summer
Lakes have a special charm in the summer sun. Here are five spots for some summer fun. Layer up with sunscreen and go visit these beautiful lakes. What is lake life like in South Korea? Lake life in Korea is about taking walks, enjoying a cafe, riding in a swan boat, fishing, and enjoying the view. Folks living in Korea do not do a ton of lake sports or swimming (although there is some). It is also important to remember that the sun will be very hot and sun protection…
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August in South Korea, Beaches, Chungcheongnam-do Adventures, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
5 Taean Beaches for Summer
If you love the beach life even when it’s not Hawaii, you will LOVE Korea. Taean-gun is filled with fun beaches for exploring. You don’t want to miss out on a day eating out and exploring this area. About the west coast beaches in South Korea The west coast of Korea is known for shallow waters, minimal to no waves, expansive sand, digging for shellfish, and a relaxed atmosphere. This isn’t Hawaii or Mexico and they aren’t trying to be. Korea has a beach vibe all its own. A few…
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April in South Korea, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, June in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun
Goyang, Paju Saturday Itinerary
Grab your partner or friends and head to Goyang, Paju, and try this Saturday itinerary. Here was our itinerary. You don’t want to miss out on a day eating out and exploring this area Do you want to spend an easy day just relaxing? Goyang has a plethora of delightful options for just chilling out and having an unbelievably pleasant day with the people you want to talk to. About Goyang in Paju, South Korea Goyang is located west of Seoul just below Paju, the city quietly hosts a wide…
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52 Pickup Family Edition, December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Gangwon-do Adventures, January in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, November in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Guide: Spring, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Off-Season in Gangwon-do: Fall or Spring A Perfect Time to Visit
Gangwon-do is perfect place to travel in the off-season! You won’t regret it! A few recommendations from a toddler mom and coffee fiend. A Wonderful Family Off-Season Trip to Gangwon-do So far, we’ve driven to both the West and East Coasts in Korea. If you don’t want to follow the crowd to Busan or Jeju, you can still have an amazing outdoor experience if you drive East. In fact, Gangneung prides itself on having hosted the 2018 Olympic Games and you’ll see many references to that experience along the way. …
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August in South Korea, Beaches, Fun & Entertainment, Gangwon-do Adventures, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, Outdoor Activities, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
5 East Coast Beaches to Try
Visiting these 5 beaches in Gangwon-do will cause you to develop an East Sea addiction. Go as soon as you can. Pack up the car, or buy those tickets, and head for some summer fun on the east coast of Korea. Gangwon-do is where I go to feel at home. Coming from Alaska and Washington State, I love mountains, rivers, and the sea. When I can get these things all in one place I’m at peace and remarkably happy. Since Gangwon-do has copious amounts of all these things, the province…
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April in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, March in South Korea, May in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, SOS Seasonal Guide: Spring, Things to Do Across Korea
Spring Flower Festivals and Fun
Looking for spring flower festival information? You’ve come to the right place. About Spring Flower Season From March through May, spring flowers bloom across South Korea. Arboretums across the country will host festivals and show off their stunning gardens. The country is covered with stunning locations to view copious amounts of blooms that will make your Instagram sing. Famous Spring Flowers in Korea Famous spring blooms in South Korea include cherry blossoms, pear blossoms, apricot blossoms, tulips, canola, digitalis, lupine, daisies, grape hyacinths, azaleas, magnolia, and forsythia. Of all of…
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April in South Korea, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, May in South Korea, October in South Korea, September in South Korea
Paju Arts and Relaxation Weekend
Sometimes you just need to get away? Our Paju Arts and Relaxation Weekend itinerary might be just what you need. Paju Heyri Art Village Trip Itinerary Summary Additional Weekend Itineraries Which May Interest You Saturday We woke up early on Saturday to play with our dogs and give them plenty of love before heading out at 8:15 am for a Paju adventure. We chose Paju, South Korea for our weekend trip because it’s an easy drive from Pyeongtaek, South Korea with very little traffic, the autumn trees will be beautiful…
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Holidays In Korea, January in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Holiday Lights in Pyeongtaek
What should I expect from the Pyeongtaek holiday lights display? Every year Pyeongtaek sets up a series of free holiday light displays that last from December through March. The holiday lights installations are different each year and feature an eclectic display of imagery that makes winter a little more delightful. Since Christmas is considered a romantic holiday in Korea, the lights are often themed toward romance rather than the standard Christian or Santa themed lights seen in Western countries. Every display in each part of Pyeongtaek will be different. Each…
