SOUTH KOREA

South Korea is fun. They’ve been making waves in the global mainstream in recent years thanks to the popularity of K-pop, K-dramas, cosmetics, and Korean food. Like Japan or Taiwan, it’s a country we could see ourselves visiting again and again.

Korean Food Guide: 45 Must-Try Dishes in South Korea

FOOD GUIDES / SOUTH KOREA / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Mar 24, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

We've been to Korea three times in over four years and have tried many tasty dishes, the best and most interesting of which are listed in this Korean food guide. If you're visiting Korea and want to experience as wide a range of Korean food as possible, then this article will be of use to you.

Seoul Food Guide: 25 Must-Try Restaurants

FOOD GUIDES / SOUTH KOREA / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Mar 24, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

The second edition of our Seoul restaurant guide has expanded to 25 eateries to give travelers as complete a Korean food experience as possible. If you're visiting Seoul and want to eat like a local, then this guide will be very useful to you.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Seoul, South Korea

SOUTH KOREA / TRAVEL GUIDES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Mar 28, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Korean brands like Samsung and Hyundai are globally recognized brands. People worldwide watch K-dramas and listen to K-pop. Myeongdong has become a hotbed for cosmetics and nearly everyone I know loves Korean food! Needless to say, South Korea is booming, and at the center of all that excitement, is Seoul.

KOREA VISA: How to Apply for a South Korea Tourist Visa 2019 (for Filipinos)

SOUTH KOREA / VISA INFORMATION / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Mar 24, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Beginning 1 July 2018, applications for Korea tourist visas will need to be coursed through a designated travel agency. The requirements are essentially the same but applications can no longer be coursed through the Korea Embassy.

Visit Nami Island, Gangchon Rail Park, and Petite France on a Day Tour from Seoul

SOUTH KOREA / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Mar 24, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Nami Island is a must-visit for anyone traveling to Seoul. Aside from being storybook beautiful, it's a curious place that's unlike anything we've ever visited. There's a child-like quality to the island reminiscent of faeries, elves, and other playful spirits. We relegate them to fantasy as adults but here, they may still exist.

Everland Resort: What to Do at South Korea’s Biggest Theme Park

SOUTH KOREA / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Mar 24, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Everland Resort is a Korean theme park located about 36 km from Seoul in Yongin City. It's South Korea's biggest theme park, receiving around 7.3 million visitors annually. Its most popular attractions include T Express, the world's steepest wooden rollercoaster, and Panda World, which is home to a pair of giant pandas.

JSA & DMZ Tour: A Day Trip to the Most Dangerous Border in the World

SOUTH KOREA / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Mar 24, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Inside the DMZ, near the western coast of the peninsula, is the former village of Panmunjom which is now home to a small area known as the JSA or Joint Security Area. The JSA is the only portion of the DMZ where North and South Korean soldiers stand face-to-face. It's been called "the most dangerous place in the Korean peninsula."

Oak Valley Snow Park: Where to Go Skiing Near Seoul, South Korea

SOUTH KOREA / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Mar 24, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Oak Valley Snow Park is a ski resort in Gangwon province, about one-and-a-half hours away from Seoul. It has 3 ski lifts and is home to 9 slopes – 2 green, 5 blue, and 2 black lines. There's a small bunny hill for people who want to go sledding as well.