Korea in May 2027: Weather, Lantern Festival and Where to Go
May is warm, green and full of lanterns. Here is what the month is really like in Korea, which days to avoid, and where to go.
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Hot Springs in Korea 2026/27: Where to Go Without a Car and How They Work
Korea has hot springs, and some are a subway ride from Seoul. Where to go without a car, what each type of place is like and the rules nobody explains.
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Korea in April 2027: Cherry Blossoms, Weather and Where to Go
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.
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Snow in Korea 2026/27: When It Snows, Where to See It and What to Wear
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.
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Pohang 2026: A 2-Day Trip from Seoul by KTX (Homigot Sunrise, Space Walk, Jukdo Market)
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.
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Korea in March 2027: Weather, First Blossoms and Where to Go
March in Korea is cold in the morning and spring by the afternoon. Weather by city, which flowers bloom when, why to start in the south, and what to pack.
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Hallasan Hiking 2026/27: Reservations, Winter Cutoff Times and Which Trail
How to hike Hallasan, South Korea’s highest mountain: booking Seongpanak or Gwaneumsa for the summit, the strict winter cutoffs, easier trails without a booking, and what to pack for snow.
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Christmas in Korea 2026: How It Is Celebrated and Where to Go
Christmas in Korea is a date night, not a family dinner. What is open, where the light displays and markets are in Seoul and Busan, and how to book around the busiest night of the year.
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Seogwipo 2026: 2 Days on Jeju’s South Coast Without a Car
Seogwipo is the warm, walkable side of Jeju. How to get there from the airport by limousine or bus, a 2-day plan of waterfalls, sea cliffs and markets, and what it all costs.
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New Year’s Eve in Seoul 2026: Bosingak Bell, Countdowns and the First Sunrise
How Seoul actually rings in the new year: the Bosingak bell at midnight, the big countdowns, getting home after the crowds, and why so many Koreans skip sleep to watch the first sunrise.
