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  Thinking of spending your entire South Korea trip in Seoul? Here's why Busan might be the destination you didn't know you needed. Is Busan worth visiting? Yes, especially if you love ocean views, authentic Korean food, specialty coffee, and discovering places with fascinating local histories. For travelers spending a week or longer in South Korea, adding two or three days in Busan is an excellent way to experience a different side of the country. Seoul has K-pop, royal palaces, towering skyscrapers, and world-famous shopping districts. Busan has something different. Picture colorful houses climbing steep hillsides, traditional seafood markets filled with local vendors, tiny coffee shops hidden down old industrial streets, and a train ride that follows the coastline. There's also a food culture that's distinctly Busan. And travelers are starting to take notice. According to the Busan Metropolitan Government, the city welcomed a record 3.64 million international visito...

Planning a family trip to Korea with children? Seoul is a great city to explore with kids because it has everything from street food and shopping streets to parks, character events , indoor attractions and amusement parks. During our family trip to Korea, we visited some of the best kid-friendly places in Seoul, including Myeongdong , Dongdaemun Design Plaza , Seoul Forest and Lotte World . Some parts of the trip were relaxing, some were exciting, and one day even became a rainy-day adventure in Seoul. If you are looking for ideas for traveling Korea with kids, this family travel story may help you plan a fun and flexible Seoul itinerary. Rainy Day in Seoul with Kids: Myeongdong and Dongdaemun Design Plaza Traveling with kids means the plan can change at any time, especially when it rains. On one rainy day in Seoul, we decided to explore Myeongdong and Dongdaemun Design Plaza instead of staying inside all day. Even with the rainy weather, Seoul still felt lively and fun. We started t...

A Templestay in Korea is one of the best ways to experience Korean culture beyond shopping streets, cafés, palaces, and city tours. Instead of staying in a regular hotel, you spend a night inside a Buddhist temple, eat Korean temple food, follow a simple temple schedule, and experience a quieter side of Korea. For many foreign visitors, Templestay is not only about religion. It is a cultural stay, a slow travel experience, a nature retreat, and sometimes a personal reset. You do not need to be Buddhist to join, and many programs are open to international visitors. However, choosing the right Templestay matters. The best Templestay in Korea is not always the most famous temple. For most foreign visitors, the best choice is the temple that fits your route, language needs, transportation options, budget, and comfort level. This guide explains what Templestay is, how to book it, how much it usually costs, what to expect, and which temples are best for different types of travelers. Editor’s...