Korea Travel Blog

Itineraries, neighborhood guides, and field notes — curated to help you decide.

Seochon Village — Seoul

Itinerary

"West Village" of Seoul's Past?

Seochon offers a glimpse into Seoul's authentic low-rise past, blending traditional hanok with modern independent charm.

3 min read·5/31/2026
Korea Wi-Fi, eSIM and SIM card guide 2026

Itinerary

Korea Wi-Fi, eSIM, and SIM Card Guide 2026

2026 connectivity guide for foreign visitors to Korea — eSIM (Klook, Holafly, Airalo), physical SIM at airport, pocket Wi-Fi vs free public Wi-Fi.

6 min read·5/4/2026
K-drama filming locations Seoul tour 2026

K-Pop

K-Drama Filming Locations Seoul Tour 2026

2026 self-guided tour of iconic K-drama filming locations in Seoul — Squid Game, Crash Landing on You, Goblin, Reply 1988, Itaewon Class.

7 min read·5/10/2026
Hongdae shopping and busking guide 2026

Itinerary

Hongdae Shopping & Busking Guide 2026

2026 guide to Hongdae — busking street, indie shopping, K-pop record stores, late-night cafes, music venues. Seoul's university creative quarter.

6 min read·5/14/2026
Korea tax refund step-by-step guide 2026

Itinerary

Korea Tax Refund Step-by-Step Guide 2026

A 2026 step-by-step Korea tax refund guide for foreign tourists — instant in-store refund, airport process, eligibility, common mistakes.

6 min read·5/16/2026
Andong Hahoe Folk Village day trip

Itinerary

Andong Hahoe Folk Village Day Trip 2026

2026 Andong Hahoe Folk Village day trip from Seoul — UNESCO village tour, Andong soju distillery, mask dance schedule, where to eat jjimdak.

6 min read·5/21/2026
Pyeongchang ski and onsen weekend 2026

Seasonal

Pyeongchang Ski + Onsen Weekend 2026

2026 Pyeongchang ski + hot spring weekend guide — Yongpyong vs Alpensia, KTX access, equipment rental, English lessons, onsen options.

6 min read·5/22/2026
Lotus Lantern Festival Seoul 2026

Seasonal

Lotus Lantern Festival Seoul 2026 Guide

Lotus Lantern Festival 2026 Seoul — UNESCO Buddhist parade, schedule, where to watch, lantern-making workshops, what to know.

6 min read·5/26/2026