An Online Magazine from the Asia Travel Experts at Remote Lands
The Korean sensation has already garnered more than 110 million viewers and shows no sign of slowing; what’s more, the show takes place in Seoul, a favorite Remote Lands destination.
Up to half of South Korea’s seafood moves through Jagalchi Fish Market, a sprawling open-air bazaar in Busan.
Netflix, Spotify, the Oscars — the Korean pop culture wave, is at its peak, and nothing says hallyu like K-pop.
In the air above Busan, travelers can find aqua blue water, busy beaches, and iconoclastic villages in Korea’s booming southern city.
Well off the country’s tourist trail, Hwaseong Fortress hides an extraordinary tale of intrigue and imperial ambition.
There is not shortage of luxury options in Korea’s capital, but the Signiel is well above the crowd — about a hundred floors above the crowd.
Whether it’s Michelin-star dining, world-class hotels, or white sands, travelers to Korea will find a holistic holiday as they journey from the DMZ to the beaches of Jeju.
Kimchi has inspired songs, paintings, and poems, but where does Korea’s national dish come from?
If you’re the type of traveler who likes a world-class city getaway with your skiing holiday, you might consider Seoul for your next winter Asia destination.
Nestled amid dense forest, Beomeosa famed for its fighting monks and the unique martial arts skills that helped repel Japanese invasions.
The lack of human intervention in the DMZ means that wildlife has had a chance to bounce back. For the birdwatcher, this makes for some decent sightings at the 38th parallel.
Seoul has no shortage of plush hotel options, but the Shilla Seoul is fast joining the likes of the Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton in Korea’s capital.