The northeast coast of South Korea offers access to the Goseong Unification Observatory Tower and the well-curated DMZ Museum. Until visiting, I didn’t know how big DMZ tourism is for domestic tourists within Korea. I was surprised at how much of a destination these sites are, and I’m definitely interested in making my way, Read More
Goseong county is located on the northeast coast of South Korea, in Gangwon province. While it may not feature on the usual “must see” lists for foreigners traveling in Korea, it’s been one of my favorite destinations. From beautiful lakes, to an array of 27 beaches, to DMZ tourism sites and funky cafes, Goseong, Read More
Hwajinpo Lake is the largest lagoon in South Korea. It is located in the northeast county of Goseong, just south of the DMZ in Gangwon province. Why this Hike is Awesome While Hwajinpo Lake does not have a hiking trail that goes around its 16km perimeter, it does have a wide and well-mainted bike, Read More
2020-2021 was our second academic year living in South Korea. I’ve renewed my contract, and we’re about to start our third year. It has been quite the ride with Covid-19 protocols dominating daily life. The school year was spent volleying between in-person, hybrid, and virtual learning. The Korean government allowed students up to Grade 2, Read More
Paraeso Falls is about 45 minutes to an hour drive outside Ulsan city, South Korea. If you’re looking for a short hike with great views throughout, this is a perfect Ulsan day trip. Why this Hike is Awesome In just 90 minutes, we were able to see three separate waterfalls and enjoy beautiful views, Read More
Chilpo Beach is a white stretch of sand about a 30-minute drive (13 km) north of Pohang’s downtown area. It’s less crowded than the popular Yeongildae Beach and annually hosts a jazz festival in summer. This is my first post in attempting to review beaches from a parenting perspective, so feel free to suggest, Read More
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