South Korea 🇰🇷

Watch a Starcraft (ASL) or Starcraft 2 (GSL) tournament in the country where esports started. GSL has English commentators you can hear with a small wireless headset, while ASL is only available in Korean.

Seoul activity

Jeju is famous for a “black pork”, cooked in the style of Korea barbecue.

Jeju food

Beautiful waterfall that’s best viewed at night.

Jeju activity

Tours to the demilitarized border with North Korea leave from Seoul every day, visiting lookouts and one of the famous invasion tunnels. If you’re wanting to visit the actual room in the JSA (joint security access), you’ll to make a reservation long in advance.

Seoul activity

Korean barbecue (especially bulgogi)
Korean fried chicken
Bibimbap: a spicy rice dish with meat and vegetables
Kimchi: many Korean restaurants have self-service bars with various spicy pickled vegetables

food

Incredibly good ramen.

Seoul activity

Hiking is allowed during daytime only on this shield volcano, the highest peak in South Korea.

Jeju activity

There are trails running along the cliffs with amazing views of the coast. Several restaurants and coffeeshops are along the route as well.

Jeju activity

My favorite place to stay in Seoul. Lots of food, coffee shops, bars. It’s close to several major subway lines including an express to the airport.

Seoul other

A small island off the southern coast of South Korea. There are beautiful waterfalls, cliffs, beaches, as well as unique foods and drinks not found in the mainland. The island has two main cities: Jeju City in the north, and Seogwipo in the south. The south has more nature and hikes, while the north has more food and bigger city. You can easily travel between the two by public bus.

Jeju other

Google Maps doesn’t have walking directions in South Korea. Naver is much better, and has Android and iOS apps.

other

Nice little riverfront bar with great food and the famous Makgeolli- a milky-colored soju you drink out of a small bowl.

Jeju food

Beautiful waterfall on the southern cliffs within easy walking distance of Seogwipo.

Jeju activity

Tiny island off the coast of Jeju. You can take a ferry here and rent a bike or tiny motorized car to get around.

Jeju other

Cool to-go cocktail bar that serves drinks in a ziplock bag.

Seoul activity