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Where to Stay in Jeonju: Best Hanok Stays, Hotels & Areas for First-Time Visitors
Reading Time: 11 minutesIf Seoul is Korea’s bustling capital and Busan is its beach city, then Jeonju is where you come to slow down. Famous for its traditional hanok houses, incredible food scene, and relaxed atmosphere, Jeonju is one of my favorite places in Korea for a weekend getaway — and choosing where to stay in Jeonju can…
Where to Stay in Jeju Island: Best Hotels & Areas for Beaches, Cafes, and Scenic Views
Reading Time: 14 minutesJeju Island feels like a different world from mainland Korea. With volcanic cliffs, emerald beaches, waterfalls tumbling into the sea, and cozy cafés perched along dramatic coastlines, it’s easily one of the most beautiful destinations in the country. But before you start pinning beaches and cafés, there’s one important decision to make: Which is the…
Mondrian Seoul Itaewon: Checking In
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Banyan Tree Seoul: Inside the $1,000 Room
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Checking In: Conrad Seoul 콘래드 서울
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Checking In: Golden Tulip Skybay Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung
Reading Time: 3 minutesGangwon-do is one of Korea’s most scenic provinces that also had the opportunity to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. However, the region is not only a paradise for winter sports but also a premier beach destination in summer. If you are looking for the ideal beach getaway, the Golden Tulip Skybay Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung is…
Checking In: Pacific Hotel in Myeongdong, Seoul
Reading Time: 2 minutesSeoul is an exciting modern metropolis with more and more tourists visiting each year. It can give you quite a headache to find the right accommodation in this city of 10 million. But don’t worry, I’ve found the best hotel to stay in Seoul if you’re looking for shopping, food and entertainment: The Pacific Hotel…
The Simple House – The Ideal Hotel Near Gimpo Airport Seoul
Reading Time: 2 minutesSeoul is one of Asia’s proudest mega cities and a premier tourist destination for countless visitors from all over Asia and the world. While Incheon is the largest airport in the country, many airlines also fly in and out of the smaller Gimpo Airport. For my recent trip to Jeju Island, I departed early from…
Plan A Hostel Seoul – Affordable Stay in Dongdaemun
Reading Time: 2 minutesSeoul is one of those cities in Asia where accommodation is a little on the expensive side. If you’re used to backpacking Southeast Asia, Korea will seem a little more pricey. However, staying in an amazing location in Seoul doesn’t have to be expensive. If you choose Plan A Hostel in Dongdaemun, you’ll get the…
Seamarq Gangneung – The Best Beach Hotel in South Korea
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs I am a Global Supporter for Hyundai Hotels in 2017, I had the chance to stay at SEAMARQ Gangneung, one of the five locations of the 5-star hotel chain. Gangneung is one of Kora’s up-and-coming vacation destination and also the place where various competitions during the 2018 Winter Olympics will be held at. HERE’S WHY YOU…
Culture and Luxury with Hyundai Hotel Gyeongju
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs I am a Global Supporter for Hyundai Hotels in 2017, I had the chance to stay at Hyundai Hotel Gyeongju, one of the five locations of the 5-star hotel chain. Gyeongju is one of Korea’s most culturally exciting cities as it was the capital of Korea’s Silla Dynasty (57 BC – 935 AD). If you…
Explore Ulsan With Hyundai Hotel
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs I am a Global Supporter for Hyundai Hotels in 2017, I had the chance to stay at Hyundai Hotel Ulsan, the first of the 5-star chain. In recent years, the city of Ulsan has experienced a major tourism development and is slowly transforming into a major destination for local and foreign visitors in South Korea.If…
I’m Linda, a German-American travel creator living in South Korea since 2015.
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