Korea, from someone who lives here

Seoul, Busan, Jeju and the places in between. Guides written from inside the country: when things actually happen this year, how to get there without a car, and what it really costs in won.

Real dates

Foliage peaks, blossom weeks and festival days checked against Korean-language notices for the current year, not last year’s blog posts.

Routes that work

Day-by-day itineraries built around subway lines, intercity buses and KTX times, so the plan survives contact with real transport.

Costs in won

Entry fees, cable cars, taxis and meals priced in Korean won, with the date we checked them.

Where to start

Seasonal Guides — autumn foliage, cherry blossoms, snow and festivals
Seoul · Busan · Jeju — city and island itineraries
Gangwon & East Coast — Seoraksan, Sokcho, Gangneung
Gyeongju & South — Gyeongju, Jeonju and the southern coast
Practical Tips — transport cards, apps, money and bookings

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