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The Secret to Seeing Seoul, Korea

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Amanda in Seoul Korea

My name is Amanda Slavinsky and my city is Seoul.

I have lived in my city Seoul for almost two years.

My city is best described by these five words: sprawling, energetic, loud, fast, and bright.

The most famous thing about my city is Gangnam Style.

The best way to explore my city is by walking and using the easy to navigate (and cheap!) subway system.

When my girlfriends come for a visit, I always take them to a jjimjilbang (traditional Korean bathhouse) first because it’s a great way to relax and experience Korean culture firsthand.

The best place to take a guy on a date is Mercado Brazilian Steakhouse because it’s unlimited meat for less than $25 in an upscale environment.

When I want to have a night out I always head to Hongdae, the area around country’s most famous art college, Hongik University.

The most random thing about my city is seeing couples in completely identical outfits.

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Catch a Korean Baseball Game; Busan, South Korea

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Busan, South Korea

In a nation as foreign as Korea, you could find yourself succumbing to culture-shock, overwhelmed by situations that you don’t understand. Simple interactions aren’t so straightforward with a language barrier and a collection of traditions that don’t reflect your own.

To combat homesickness, consider seeking something familiar. Consider going to a baseball game.

Busan

Located at the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula, Busan is South Korea’s second largest city. With an extensive and varying history, Busan can claim to be one of two cities on the peninsula to never have been occupied by North Korean forces.

Currently holding one of the most important ports in the Eastern world, the modern metropolis is a popular tourist destination for those who seek to explore beyond Seoul’s suffocating crowds. Whether you’re looking to party or simply out to find an afternoon of entertainment, Busan’s got you covered.

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Teetering on the Brink; DMZ Korea

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Teetering on the Brink; DMZ Korea

Staring into the distance, you face a line that can’t be crossed without creating an international incident. On the other side of that border is a nation that few will ever witness, let alone understand.

And yet in a region on constant alert, with tensions running high, there is hope that some day the line will be unnecessary. There is a belief, however minimal, that a nation once split will one day be reunified.Continue

Pull an All-Nighter; Seoul, South Korea

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Seoul, South Korea

Move over New York, there’s another city that never sleeps.  In South Korea’s capital of Seoul the excitement often doesn’t begin until the sun goes down.  And that’s not to knock the world’s 10th most populated city in the daylight.  There is plenty to see and do without the aid of artificial lighting.

The city draws tourists based on its museums, temples, historical monuments and offensively large shopping malls.  The ultra-modern subway system connects travelers to all four corners of the city for the price of a cheap cup of coffee.

But don’t let the fact that the trains stop around midnight prevent you from soaking in the late-night sights…Continue

Climb Hallasan; Jeju Island, South Korea

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Jeju Island, South Korea

As you climb upwards there comes a point where you forget about the start of your route. You don’t remember those stretches you did before you began. You discard that memory of when you thought about just taking the day off.

At a certain point along your climb you’ll be focused on the summit.

Jeju Island, South Korea

Located to the south of the Korean peninsula, the island of Jeju covers an area of 714 square miles (1,849km2). As a volcanic island, the region was recently voted in as one of the ‘New 7 Wonders of Nature’.  And why not?

The terrain consists of craters, lava tubes, beaches, and a sizable mountain.

As a popular destination for Korean honeymooners, Jeju offers the opportunity to experience astonishing natural landscapes while also taking some time to unwind. With a rented car, a three-day trip is sufficient to do everything from hiking to the nation’s ceiling to delving deep into the Earth.

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Fermented Paste; Sunchang Gochujang Village, South Korea

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Sunchang Gochujang Village, South Korea

What is it that defines Korean cuisine?

Is it the steel chopsticks?

How about the ever-present kimchi?

Some would certainly argue that it’s the gochujang, a spicy red paste is found in a wide assortment of traditional Korean dishes.

And for those who want to learn more about gochujang, the place to visit is the Sunchang Gochukang Village.Continue