Fun & Entertainment
Includes outdoor and indoor activities such as arts, theater, historical places, and parks.
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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, Winter Sports
High1 Resort Offers Some of the Best Skiing in South Korea
Have you been looking for a spot to ski this winter? In my opinion, High1 Resort offers some of the best skiing in South Korea. About High1 Resort High1 is located in Gangwon-do, South Korea. The resort opened in 2006 in order to bring additional revenue to the declining mining towns of Gohan and Sabuk. High1 remains one of the largest ski resorts in South Korea. The ski slopes reach three different “mountain tops” with peak elevation being 4,514 ft above sea level. The slopes offer excellent skiing for beginner to…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Home & Living, Indoor Activities, January in South Korea, Korean Kitchen Life
A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Kimchi Jjigae
Today let’s learn about cooking kimchi jjigae (김치찌개) at home! Kimchi jjigae is a delicious, flavorful stew in Korea that is just plain comfort food. You can find it in many restaurants and homes all across Korea. About the South of Seoul ‘A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. Time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that will offer 2-4 dishes to learn each month so that…
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February in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, Indoor Activities, January in South Korea, Pyeongtaek Parks, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
5 Indoor Water Parks Near Pyeongtaek for Winter
Looking for something fun, warm, and indoors during the cold winter months? These 5 indoor water parks near Pyeongtaek are perfect for winter. About Water Parks in South Korea Water parks can be found across South Korea in many different sizes. Some parks are small local spots while others are huge commercial experiences. It doesn’t matter where you are, you can likely find an indoor water park nearby. Such water parks have not been extensively covered on English-focused blogs so you may not find a great deal of information about…
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Chungcheongnam-do Adventures, January in South Korea, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, Outdoor Activities, September in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Sudeok Temple Day Trip Itinerary
The perfect Sudeok Temple day trip itinerary. Ideas for Korean food, shopping, and viewing the temple grounds.
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Byeongsanbando National Park Winter Hiking
Winter can be a perfect time to visit national parks across South Korea, especially those located in the more southern regions. About Byeongsanbando National Park in Winter Byeongsanbando National Parks is in Jeonbukdo on the west coast of South Korea. This stunning, mountainous national park is the only National Park positioned on a peninsula which means the park is surrounded by coastline on three sides. Additionally, Byeongsanbando National Parks is somewhat unique because it’s considered one of the 4 marine parks (which are usually flat like Taean) but still has…
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February in South Korea, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, January in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter, Winter Sports
3 Gyeonggi-do Ski Resorts
About Skiing in Gyeonggi-do Let’s be honest. The ski slopes in Gyeonggi-do are not spectacular for many reasons, such as they use mostly fake snow, there are tons of people, the runs are short, and tons of other things that skiing purists will rant about. However, if you love skiing and being outside, none of that really matters. You can have fun at any slope because you just love being outside. The world is a dynamic place and not every country has access to every climate and sometimes it’s great…
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February in South Korea, January in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Back-country Skiing in South Korea
Back-country skiing isn’t easy to find, but it does exist in South Korea. About Back-country Skiing in South Korea You will not find a great deal of powder skiing or backcountry skiing in South Korea. It’s theoretically possible, but not accessible to the common man. In fact, it’s generally on the islands and not the mainland. If you are hell-bent on this type of skiing, the one place we know if that you can find it during very specific times of year is Ulleungdo Island, Jeju, and a few other…
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February in South Korea, January in South Korea, Kids and Family, Outdoor Activities, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Sledding in South Korea
Grab the kids or a group of friends and hit Korea’s sledding hills! It’s time to put on some cold weather gear and go have some slippery, slidey fun in the (often man-made) snow. About Sledding in South Korea Sledding is the perfect winter fun for families. Parents and kids can have a blast sliding down the slopes, enjoying the crisp winter air, and making memories. That’s why it is a popular seasonal, family activity in South Korea. Big and small, seasonal, groomed sledding parks dot the country. In fact,…
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52 Pickup Family Edition, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, November in South Korea
Family Itinerary for Danyang Korea
Danyang is a county in North Chungcheong Province, known for the Namhan River which is about 15-miles long, and garlic-infused dishes which you must try while visiting Danyang. If you’re traveling from Camp Humphreys or Pyeongtaek, this is an easy vacation destination since it’s only a 2-hr drive away. As I have said in previous Taean blogs, if you’re traveling with kids, these 2 hr drives aren’t as challenging for our little ones. If you pack a couple of snacks, then you won’t even need to go to a rest…
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Taean Pensions Near the Southwest Coast in Nam-myeon
About the Southwestern Taean Coastline Along the Southwest coastline of Taean, just before you reach Anmyeondo Island, you’ll find a beautiful selection of neighboring beaches – Mongsanpo, Dalsanpo, Mageompo, and Cheongpodae Beaches. Just Mongsanpo alone is about three kilometers long. What is a pension? Pensions are like the Korean version of a Bed and Breakfast, except without someone else making you breakfast. They are rooms, cabins, or spaces that having a sleeping, cooking, and dining space so that you can easily spend a weekend away without ever leaving your own…
