With a name meaning ‘Island of the reclining cow’, how could we say no to Udo Island?! Unbeknown to most, since 2007 the local authorities have been steadily establishing an interconnecting […]
Travel South Korea
Waterfalls, waterfalls, waterfalls!! – Jeju Island, South Korea
While Western memories are already fading, Jeju Island was front and centre of every news report only a few months ago. Sadly, for all the wrong reasons. On 16 April […]
Anapji Pond at night – Gyeongju, South Korea
When Karen suggests, “How would you like to visit Anapji Pond tonight so you can get some good night shots?”, the response is inevitable. Yes, please!! (and a big kiss!) This […]
Seedy roots at the Sugar Hotel – Gyeongju, South Korea
What do you get when you mix confined family living quarters with the hormones of youth? Love Hotels, that’s what!! When staying in Gyeongju we thought we’d try a slightly […]
Summer time ramblings – Gyeongju, South Korea
Of all the places we visited in South Korea, we found Gyeongju to be one of the easiest cities to navigate (despite the occasional case of geographical uncertainty!). Here are […]
Hiking Mt Namsan, the museum without walls – Gyeongju, South Korea
Every so often in our travels we come across a tiny quirk, a twist in the tail, or unexpected opportunity. The hiking trails of Gyeongju’s Mt Namsan was one such […]
Bulguksa Temple – Gyeongju, South Korea
It was an adventure getting there, but Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju was one of our favourite things to do in this fascinating city. Keep reading to find out more! Exploring […]
Tumuli Park (Daereungwon Tomb Complex) – Gyeongju, South Korea
From the Latin word tumulus ‘mound’ or ‘small hill’, tumuli are found all over the world, from Sweden, to India to…South Korea. Mounds of soil and rocks piled high over the […]
Hotel November – Gangneung, South Korea
In selecting Gangneung as a destination on our South Korean odyssey, it was actually the accommodation that played a large part in making the final decision. We had locked in […]
Lakes, bikes, tofu and sunrises – Gangneung, South Korea
Our second day in Gangneung and unlike our adventures the previous day, this time we headed south from Youngjin. The hotel did have bikes on offer for free hire, but […]