How to Visit North Korea on a Budget

    Alright, let’s get this out of the way – Yes, you can visit North Korea (or officially the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – DPRK). Yes, we have personally visited for 10 days without any issues. And no, it’s not quite as out-of-reach as you might imagine. However, you can’t visit independently. You […]

13 Places to Visit in South Korea Outside Seoul

  While South Korea is often passed over for tourists in favor of a place like Japan or China, it’s a place that really has a lot to offer. Between its mostly mountainous landscape (+70% of the country), coastline dotted with beautiful islands, and ancient culture, it’s definitely worth a stop on your itinerary. For […]

22 Interesting Things I’ve Learned Living in South Korea

When people think about South Korea, the first things that often pop into their head are Psy, Korean barbeque, or North Korea. However, there is so much more to South Korea than meets the eye. After being nearly completely destroyed during the Korean War, it has rapidly risen up to become one of the most […]