Planning a trip to Seoul? Discover the best places to visit in Korea. From Gyeongbokgung Palace to Lotte World and the DMZ. Ssam guides you to the must-see spots.
In New York, Central Park is for walking dogs and eating sandwiches you brought from home. In Seoul, the Han River (Hangang) Park is an open-air restaurant, a campsite, and a party zone. Imagine sitting on a mat by the river, watching the sunset. Suddenly, a motorcycle arrives and hands you a steaming box of … Read more
When I booked a Temple Stay in the mountains of Korea, I imagined a “Zen Retreat.” I pictured myself drinking tea, reading a book by a stream, and maybe doing some light yoga. It sounded like a spiritual vacation. I was wrong. Temple Stay is not a vacation. It is Boot Camp for the Soul. … Read more
In America or Europe, going to the beach means one thing: Getting a tan. You wear the smallest bikini or swim trunks you own, lie on a towel, and bake until you look like a golden toast. So, when I went to Haeundae Beach (Busan) for the first time, I was ready for my Baywatch … Read more
If you look at a map of Seoul, you will see a big green blob at the top. That is Bukhansan National Park. To a naive foreigner, it looks like a cute nature spot. A place for a casual Sunday stroll to breathe some fresh air. Stop right there. Korean mountains are not “hills.” They … Read more