Korean Travel & Adventure
Traveling across South Korea is safe and enjoyable. However, there isn't always a substantial amount of information available in English online. Check out these blogs by South of Seoul about traveling throughout the Korean mainland and islands. Get inspired to go more places and do more things!
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August in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, Gangwon-do Adventures, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
River/Lake Water Parks Across South Korea
Looking to spend some time exploring River/Lake Water Parks Across South Korea? We have the perfect list of these hard-to-find locations. What is a river/lake water park like in South Korea? South Korea loves to put up seasonal, summer play areas in the wide, deep-flowing rivers. Such water parks (also known as water playgrounds) may have such things as bouncy obstacle courses sure to dump you into the cool waters, water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaks, stand-up paddle (SUP) boarding, and more! These are the ultimate outdoor play areas for water activity…
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NEW Jeju Island Recommendations in South of Seoul App for June 2021!
What is the Jeju Monthly Round-Up? On the last Friday of each month we share our newest Jeju Island recommendations by the South of Seoul community. We have volunteers in Jeju and community members visiting Jeju every month. They constantly add new places they love! You can learn more about their trips by joining the Pyeongtaek Travelers Facebook Group. Where can you find all of these great recommendations for Jeju-Do (Jeju Island)? Each of these listings is in the South of Seoul app available for free to everyone in the…
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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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Where to Stay and Play in Yeosu
Looking for where to stay and play in Yeosu? You’ve found the right spot. Keep reading to learn more. What you will find in Yeosu If you’re traveling to Yeosu, then you’re looking for a destination that is not only beautiful but warm for most of the year. Yeosu is a small peninsula with 317 islands, only 49 of them are inhabited. Despite its size, there are tons of things to do here, including beaches, such as Maseongri Black Sand Beach. Hopefully, this blog will help you to choose a…
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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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Dating & Relationships, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun
Suwon Fortress Date Night
The Suwon Fortress is the perfect date area. It's romantic and lots to do, see, and eat in one small area.
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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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Gyeonggi-do Adventures, Outdoor Activities, Pyeongtaek Parks, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
10 Best Pyeongtaek Parks
Who loves being outdoors? Pack some sunscreen and snacks and head outside to play. Pyeongtaek-si parks make summer especially fun and your weekends complete. The parks remain open year-round but get used the most in the warm months. Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast which provides accessible content through the use of AI technology. We don’t have time to read each article but we do our best to make more of our content accessible. If you would like to join our Accessibility Team apply…
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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. …
