Travel spots and food finds across Korea
A first-timer's guide to Gyeongju: why the KTX station is 10 km from the old city and the downtown station has closed, which buses actually work, and how to plan two days in the Silla capital.
Choosing a base in Gyeongju: the hanok cluster around Daereungwon, the Bomun Lake resort zone, why the KTX station is nowhere near the old city, and what the station renaming means for your plans.
Gyeongju's sites with 2026 hours and prices: Bulguksa and Seokguram are now free, Daereungwon park is free and only Cheonmachong is ticketed, the Wolji night view, Yangdong village and Namsan.
Where to eat in Itaewon and Hannam: Korea's largest cluster of halal-certified restaurants, Turkish and South Asian food near the mosque, craft beer bars, and brunch in Hannam-dong.
A complete guide to Itaewon and Hannam-dong: the food, the Leeum museum, the mosque, where to stay, how to get there from the airport, and what the hills are really like.
Itaewon and Hannam-dong accommodation: the Grand Hyatt and Mondrian, boutique hotels and guesthouses, which slope to book on, and whether the hills and the slow subway line are worth it.
What to see around Itaewon and Hannam: the Leeum Museum of Art with free reserved entry, the free War Memorial of Korea, Seoul Central Mosque, Gyeongnidan-gil and Haebangchon, with 2026 hours.
Jeju food explained: the black pig is a designated natural monument, what the official pork certification scheme means for choosing a restaurant, the island's own dishes, and the Dongmun night market.
A first-timer's guide to Jeju: the world's busiest flight route, whether you actually need a car, how the bus system works, the Hallasan summit reservation you must book a month ahead, and when to go.
Choosing a base on Jeju: why the island's size makes this decision matter, what each region suits, the province's safety-certified guesthouse scheme, and how many bases a week needs.
Jeju's sights with 2026 hours and prices: the sunrise peak and its monthly closure, the three Seogwipo waterfalls, Bijarim and Saryeoni forests, Udo island, and why Manjanggul may still be shut.
Jeonju is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. What that means on a plate: what makes Jeonju bibimbap different from every other version, the local bean sprout soup with its poached egg, and where to eat.
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