Hallyu: Korea Journey for the K-Pop Lover
Netflix, Spotify, the Oscars — the Korean pop culture wave, is at its peak, and nothing says hallyu like K-pop.
An Online Magazine from the Asia Travel Experts at Remote Lands
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.
Not many cities the size of Busan can boast beaches, but it’s not just a place for catching a few rays. Busan’s beaches get you closer to the people of Korea.
Seoul and Busan may have the luxury hotels, but it’s Gyeongju that has the history. Travelers walk through centuries in this historic UNESCO World Heritage Site.