The coast of Pohang can be explored by walking along the Haeparang Trail, or “Haeparanggil Course” if you’re searching in Naver. This through-walking trail combines coastal trails, scenic roads, and urban walks. A particularly scenic and easily accessible section of the trail is located on Haeaparanggil Course 16, at the Homi Bando Coastal Trail., Read More
The 12 waterfall hike from Bogyeongsa Temple, near Pohang, is hands down one of our favorite hikes thus far in Korea. Are you a parent looking for a good hike to do with kids? Here are the basics: Why this Hike is Awesome We loved this hike because it’s scenic, has varied terrain, and, Read More
Getting ready for a road trip in South Korea? I travel with my two elementary-age kids, and these are some the particular items we bring based on what’s typically available and what we like to have. We usually stay in Airbnbs because I like to one or two meals in each day. Breakfast cafes, Read More
We are staying in South Korea for summer break 2021. After two weeks of summer program at Korea International School for the kids, it’s time to hit the road! Last summer’s 32-day South Korea travel itinerary took us down the west coast, on the ferry to Jeju and to some of the southern islands, Read More
Traveling in South Korea with kids is easy if you can map out restaurant options you know your kids will enjoy. If your kids are not used to Korean foods, they may initially be overwhelmed by the huge variety of side dishes, fermented flavors, and spicy condiments. However, you can find SO many delicious, Read More
In the past decade, I’ve lived in the United States, Vietnam, India, and now South Korea. As you can tell from the blog entry dates, I wrote once on ExpatHeather.com when we first arrived in July 2019, and then the blog went on hiatus as we settled into a new school, new job, and, Read More
South Korea’s southern coast is well-connected to many islands via bridges and ferries. For the islands that you can’t drive to directly, you’ll need to take a passenger ferry, many of which can also accommodate vehicles. Geumodo, off the south coast of Dolsan, is know for it’s hiking trails. To get there, take the, Read More
One of the best things about living in Korea is how easy it is to go on road trips. This past summer, our trips to Europe and the United States were cancelled due to Covid19. Realizing we had 61 days of summer to work with, the kids and I made a grand list of, Read More
Yeosu is a fantastic place to visit in South Korea with kids. We first visited in July 2020, and since it was one of our favorite places during our summer road trip, we went back for another week during the annual Chuseok holiday at the end of September. Aside from the awesome beaches, aquarium,, Read More