April is the month most people picture when they think of Korea in spring. Here is what the blossoms actually did in 2026, where to go in each part of the month and how to plan for 2027.
Damyang is Korea’s bamboo town, two hours from Seoul by KTX and bus. How to get there without a car, a one-day route and what Juknokwon costs.
Tipping is not part of daily life in Korea. Where it is never expected, the few places a small tip is a courtesy, and how to read a bill with a service charge.
Tongyeong is the harbor town on the south coast that Koreans call the Naples of Korea. How to get there without a car, a 2-day plan and what it costs.
A jjimjilbang is a Korean bathhouse with saunas, heated floors and snack bars, open late or all night. How it works, what it costs and the rules no one tells you.
Seoul gets snow, but it rarely stays long. When it usually falls, where to go for real snow without a car, and what to wear, from someone who lives here.
Seoul to Jeju is the busiest air route in the world. Where it leaves from, when it is cheap, what foreigners need at check-in, and the power bank rule.
Myeongdong street food is fun, crowded and more expensive than the rest of Seoul. What to try, what it really costs in 2026, and the best time to go.
Pohang is where Koreans go to watch the first sunrise of the year. A 2-day plan from Seoul by KTX: the giant hand at Homigot, the Space Walk and Jukdo Market.
Korea uses the round two-pin European plug at 220 volts. Which travelers need an adapter, which devices need a converter, and where to get one after you land.
