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, 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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Driving Tips, Gangwon-do Adventures, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun
Couples YangYang Weekend
Grab your loved one and head to the east coast for a romantic getaway! Check out our recommendations. You don’t want to miss this trip. You feel new after a visit to the east sea. Grab your special someone and pack your bags for YangYang, an outdoor lover’s paradise. YangYang, Gangwon-do is located between Sokcho and Gangneung and offers access to beaches, surfing, hiking, temples, delicious food, and beautiful landscapes. Things to do in YangYang, Gangwon-do You will find many different places to stay in YangYang from fancy pants hotels…
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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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ESL/EFL Educators Welcome Packet, Home & Living, International Student Welcome Packet, Kids and Family, Korean Travel & Adventure, New Arrival Information, Tourist and Traveler Welcome Packet
Five Female Expat Influencers To Follow in South Korea
When you arrive in Korea to live (especially if you have a family) you have a very different experience than those that are here for a holiday. You need to know more about how to settle into your home, adapt to the new culture, and balance your daily life. You also need advice from people who have lived in South Korea for an extended period of time and can offer you more than personal documentation of their journey processing culture shock through blogs and vlogs. South of Seoul has put…
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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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Lazy Gangnam Weekend: A Pyeongtaek Itinerary
A lazy weekend in Seoul eating everything you could want is sometimes just what the doctor ordered and it doesn't have to break the bank.
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Sopung Park and Camping in Pyeongtaek
There is an excellent place for camping between Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Force Base in Pyeongtaek that is family-friendly. The camping sites are connected with Sopung Gardens which is a large park with walkways that wander through a beautiful wetland. This is a wonderful and affordable place for Pyeongtaek families to get away from the hustle and bustle without having to do any extensive driving. The park and camping include: 3 camping grounds 2 kids park areas 1 small area for kids to see chickens, goose, peacock, and feed…
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Kids and Family, Korean Travel & Adventure, October in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, September in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Hiking During Fall Colors in Korea
Hiking and viewing the fall colors in South Korea is a beautiful cultural experience founded in shared misery.
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Three Mountains to Hike in Asan
By: Angela Alvis, South of Seoul volunteer Korea is known for gorgeous mountain hikes. Asan is not home to Korea’s tallest or prettiest mountains, but they are beloved nonetheless. Best of all they are conveniently located and easily accessible for those living south of Seoul. Bongsusan Mountain Park at the foothills of the mountain in a small gravel parking lot and walk through the juniper pine tree lined trails. There are many hiking trails that converge at Bonggoksa Temple which makes it a perfect place to begin and end a…
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Guest Post: Weekend Trip to DeokJeokdo
Guest post by: Nick DeokJeokdo Island, South Korea Deokjeokdo island is situated about 45 miles off the west coast of South Korea from Incheon’s port. My wife and I recently visited and here is a synopsis of our experience: Before you go: A little bit of planning before heading to DeokJeokdo Island. Although on Google Maps it looks tiny, it is deceivingly big without a vehicle. So, make sure you at least bring cash. 100,000 won would be a good amount to bring. Many of the stores and taxis do not…
