A temple stay in Korea at one of the country’s ancient Buddhist temples offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience traditional Korean culture and temple life firsthand. Temple stays originated as a way for foreigners to learn about Korean Buddhism, but have grown into a fun activity for all. When you visit Korea, I highly recommend a Korean temple stay experience.
During the frosty months of Korean winter, a small part of Korea’s Cheongyang Alps Village becomes a magical winter wonderland and home to the incredible Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival. At this festival, visitors are treated to beautiful winter scenes of frozen ice fountains and sculptures, snowy slopes you can slide down, and fiery logs roasting traditional winter snacks.
Come wintertime, families across Korea engage in the beloved tradition of kimjang (or gimjang) - a kimchi making day where Koreans communally prepare batches of healthy kimchi for the winter months ahead. I joined in this decades-old Korean custom that centres around people filling napa cabbages with various fermented seasonings and ingredients to create Korea's iconic side dish, kimchi.
When winter chills sweep across Korea, they bring a season of enchanting festivals and events that add warmth and wonder to the long, cold months. As snow blankets mountain peaks and ice stretches across rivers, Korea comes alive with lively winter celebrations of seasonal foods, activities, lights, and heritage. Join me and discover all the best winter festivals in Korea.
The literary world of Korea is buzzing with creativity, painting narratives that are profound, captivating, and deeply rooted in the country's culture and history. As the hallyu wave washes over the world, it's not just K-dramas and K-pop that deserve your attention. Korean novels, lovingly translated into English, are leaving indelible marks on readers everywhere.
Want to know how to order food in Korean when you visit Korea? Worried about eating food that’s too spicy (or not spicy enough)? Need to know if dishes are halal or vegan-friendly? Eager to impress Koreans with your Korean language and dining etiquette knowledge? Then these simple Korean phrases for ordering food and eating out will be perfect for you.
Are you suffering from a rainy day in Busan that’s come along and messed up your well planned trip? Well don’t worry, this guide to the best indoor activities in Busan has you covered! There’s something for everyone, including family fun places, cultural wonders, relaxing spas, cozy cafes, and exciting activities you might not even know about.
If you’re visiting Seoul, you have to try the incredible Korean street food that’s available in traditional markets, from street stalls, and in modern food trucks. There are so many mouthwatering dishes waiting to be devoured, including tteokbokki, hotteok, dakgangjeong, eomuk, and much more. Once you taste street food in Seoul, you’ll want to eat it every day.
Planning to travel to Korea soon and concerned about what Korean public toilets are like? Stuck in Seoul and need to find a restroom, but not sure where to go? Want to know why Korean toilets have metal bins in them and how two Olympics changed Korean toilet culture in very different ways? Then this article all about Korean public toilets is for you.
Planning a trip to Korea but not sure where to start? First-time traveller who isn't sure if Korea is the right country for your next trip? Worried about travelling to Korea and facing problems with the Korean language, culture, money, Internet, transportation, hotels, food, or etiquette? Then this complete South Korea travel guide is packed full of tips that you'll certainly need.
Do you know what's considered rude in Korea? Are you interested in learning some insights into Korean etiquette, culture, and manners so that you can impress people when you travel? Want to know if you should tip in Korea? Eager to find out more about Korean culture to help you understand your favourite K-Drama?
Korea has a rich library of culinary delights that are sure to make your mouth water and leave you well-stuffed. From fiery BBQ to finger licking KFC (Korean fried chicken), fresh seafood, and ubiquitous kimchi. There are so many wonderful Korean dishes waiting for you. However, there are also some weird Korean foods that you might not be so familiar with.