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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Top 10 Things to Do in Cheonan-si
If you live near Cheonan-si this list of top 10 things to do in Cheonan-si is perfect for you. I’ve made the list diverse so that families, new arrivals, and friends can easily find something that appeals to them. About Cheonan-si Cheonan-si exists in Chungnam. Cheonan-si refers to an administrative district that includes many rural areas as well as a large centralized city. For the purpose of this blog post, I am referring to the administrative district of Cheonan as a whole and not simply the developed city area. As…
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Top 10 Things To Do in Anseong-si
These top 10 things to do in Anseong-si, South Korea make perfect day trips for families living in the area. About Anseong-si Anseong-si (안성시) borders Pyeongtaek-si to the east. The administrative district contains a great deal of rural farmland and the small city of Anseong. For this blog post, I’m referring to Anseong-si as a whole and not simply the central city itself. This means that many of the locations may only be easily accessible by car. Anseong-si offers many different relaxing rural experiences that connect you with the local…
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Top 10 Things To Do Osan-si
The top 10 Things To Do Osan-si include indoor and outdoor activities. Perfect for families, outdoor lovers, and art lovers. About Osan City Osan Administrative District (Osan-si / 오산시) exists above Pyeongtaek-si and below Suwon. The city shares a name with Osan Air Force base which exists 20-30 minutes south of Osan City in the administrative district of Pyeongtaek-si. The similarities in name often cause confusion for English speakers unfamiliar with the area who may call the area around the US Air Force base Osan instead of Sinjang-dong or Godeok.…
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Suwon Hot Air Balloon Date Itinerary
We love a good date night and the Suwon Hot Air Balloon date itinerary is one of the best. Although it started off slow, it was packed with beautiful sights, lovely cafes, and the perfect company – each other. Our Relaxing Day & Night Date Since we spend our weeks very busy, pouring over student papers, time often gets away from us. When the weekend rolls around we are ready to spend time together doing what we love. Be sure to follow us on Instagram to see our latest adventures…
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6 Places To Stay Near Nami Island
Looking for places to stay near Nami Island? Then, here are 6 options that I would recommend. I like to find places that work for both smaller families and couples. About Nami Island Nami Island sits in the middle of a wide mountain river located in an area called Gapyeong. The tiny recreational island of Nami became famous to tourists because of Korean dramas. The relaxing walking island looks stunning in all seasons. Therefore, many Seoul residents visit on the weekends which makes it very busy during the high season.…
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Nami Island and Petit France Family Itinerary
Looking for a Nami Island and Petit France Family Itinerary? Come along on my family trip Nami Island and Petit France with additional stops such as Italian Village and Gangchon Rail Bikes. I find this itinerary super easy to do from either Seoul or Pyeongtaek. This blog article aims to share my experiences to maximize your time should you wish to spend a weekend in this area. Nami Island and Petit France are in Gapyeong-gun (가평군) First, let’s talk about Gapyeong-gun and where it exists in South Korea. You can…
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6 Best Gangneung Beaches
If you love long beaches with aqua water playing with the sand, you’ve found the city for you. Then, this list of 6 best Gangneung beaches offers a little something for everyone. About Gangneung Honestly, you can straight skip this part if you have read my other blogs on Gangneung. We always include a quick blurb about the location in our South of Seoul blogs. However, if you haven’t read the other posts, just keep reading. Gangneung sits on the edge of Gangwondo on the east coast of South Korea.…
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Top 10 Things to Do in Gangneung
You came to the right place if you want to find the top 10 things to do in Gangneung. In addition, please keep in mind that this list was made by me – an outdoor lover. About My Top Things to Do Lists I don’t travel to pay for things that someone built for me to look at. I know that many people find great value in these types of designed experiences as they feel safe and easily accessible. However, for me, I struggle to connect with these types of…
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Best Gangneung Travel Itinerary
Gangneung sits at the top of our list of best weekend travel spots. I used to live on the east coast and it feels like coming home. The culture is vastly different from where I live in Pyeongtaek and more my speed on the weekends. This is my version of the Best Gangneung weekend travel itinerary. What Does Best Mean to Me? I have called this post “The Best Gangneung Itinerary” but obviously best has no definitive meaning. Therefore, I will define what it means to me. The best trip…
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5 Places to Stay in Daejeon
Looking for places to stay in Daejeon? You’ve found the right spot! About Daejeon Known as the Silicon Valley of Korea, Daejeon is the home of private and public research institutes, centers and science parks. The R&D centers of Samsung, Institute of Information Technology Advancement, LG, Korea University of Science and Technology, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute and others are in Daedeok Science Town in Yuseong-gu. Daejeon features a technology cluster known as Daedeok Innopolis defined by the national Universities Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Chungnam National University and surrounded by government research institutes, government-invested corporate research institutes, corporate research centers,…
