Fun & Entertainment
Includes outdoor and indoor activities such as arts, theater, historical places, and parks.
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The Best and Most Endearing Le Petit Prince Spots in South Korea
Visiting the best Little Prince-themed locations in Korea can be fun for adults and toddlers. Kids can enjoy the fun illustrations while parents can connect with the themes of the book as it relates to living lives abroad. Here are The Little Prince places I go with my little one. Antoine de Saint-Exupery Antoine de Saint-Exupery was the French writer, poet, journalist, and aviator, who gifted us, the dreamers and the adventures, the story of “The Little Prince”. This young prince traverses a galaxy and gains invaluable wisdom as he interacts with other characters…
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August in South Korea, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
Best Romantic Getaway Pensions in Taean
Looking for the best romantic getaway pensions in Taean? Maybe you need a spot near Pyeongtaek for your anniversary? Here are some options that I love. If you need help booking pensions you can always use one of Korea’s bi-lingual concierge services. If you have an FRC (foreign registration card) you may also book these locations using NAVER, Yanolja, or 여기어때. My Inspiration for Exploring the Romantic West Coast Pensions In “Mer” my favorite Korean pop song by “Hyukoh”, the opening verse says: “Floating, her wordsMelted, she saidI long for…
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Cafe Play Date Ideas for Toddlers at Pyeongtaek
Looking for fun Pyeongtaek cafes for toddlers? Want to spend time outside the house as a family? Here are LeaDan's favorite spots.
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Buraksan (Mountain) Hike itinerary
Do you live in Pyeongtaek and want a fun day outside with your kids? Here is a great hiking day with the kids on the Buraksan hiking trail. About Mr. Burak Near Osan Air Base Mt. Burak is a great place for people, of any age, who are just looking to spend some time outdoors at any time of year, though I would recommend waiting a couple of days after heavy rain. We visited in the winter, but there’s lots of shade for hot days, too. This trail is very…
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52 Pickup Family Edition, Hiking in Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, Outdoor Activities, Tips of Living Your Best Life
Yeongingsan (Mountain) Arboretum Itinerary
Looking for an easy hiking day trip as a family or a relaxing hike for a date? With plenty of parking and very little traffic, you will find this day trip to Yeonginsan Natural Recreational Forest a relaxing way to escape from your routine. About Yeonginsan Natural Recreational Forest Yeonginsan Natural Recreational Forest is a great location for outdoor exercise at any time of year. Perfect for times when you need to socially distance and avoid indoor locations. The hikes are also family-friendly, as is often the case in Korea.…
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Permanent Change of Station (PCS) to Korea during a pandemic: A family’s story
One military families experience moving to South Korea. Learn more about the PCS experience to from Hawai'i to Gyeonggido.
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, Gangwon-do Adventures, January in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, Outdoor Activities, Winter Sports
Dragon Valley Hotel and Yongpong Ski Resort Weekend Itinerary for Lazy People
To clarify, we are the lazy people in question. Hopefully, our laziness helps others follow in our footsteps. Here is our favorite Yongpong ski resort itinerary. About this Weekend Itinerary Recently we took a ‘housemates trip’ to Gangwon-do in order to get back into snowboarding after two of us had to take a few years off due to injuries. That means this ski trip itinerary was tested by intermediate snowboarders of varying levels of physical functionality. We were terrified the trip would end in disaster (more injuries) but nothing like…
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, Gangwon-do Adventures, January in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet, Winter Sports
7 Best Ski Resorts in Gangwon-do
About Skiing in Gangwon-do Gangwondo has a variety of resorts and offers the best skiing and snowboarding in South Korea. Gangwon-do takes up the northeastern part of South Korea. Mountains cover the vast majority of Gangwon-do. If you love skiing or snowboarding, you will love a day on the slopes of the ski resorts included in this blog post . As always, you can find such resorts in the South of Seoul app which can be downloaded from Google Play or the Apple App Store. Gangwon-do hosted the 2018 winter…
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, January in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter, Winter Sports
Want to ski at midnight? Head to Jisan Forest!
You can ski at midnight at Jisan Forest near Seoul and Pyeongtaek. A fun spot to blow off some steam after work if you don’t mind dodging the people. About Jisan Forest Ski Resort It’s not the highest, the largest, or the best ski resort in South Korea, but Jisan Forest Resort has its perks. It boasts seven small runs suited for beginners and is perfect for those wanting to hone their skills. It’s an easy drive and with tickets sold in chunks of a few hours, and late-night offerings…
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Korean Travel & Adventure, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer, South Gyeongsang, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet
Everything You Need to Fall in Love with Namhae
Not enough information exists on the magic that is Namhae-gun. Hopefully, this blog puts Namhae-gun South Korea on your travel list this year. About Namhae-gun Namhae is a county in South Gyeongsang Province with a mostly aging community. The county is a great place to visit if you’re trying to “get off the grid” and/or learn more about Korean history and culture. The area offers a relaxed and gorgeous place to collect your thoughts and get inspired. If you’re planning a family trip, then this is a perfect opportunity to…
