(Yuichi Kosio) As spring drives away the winter cold in Korea, nature awakens and life carpets the Earth. Flowers bud, trees thaw and grass grow, but amidst all of that hullabaloo, the beauty of cherry blossoms shines through. Japan might be the first that springs (yes, pun intended) to mind as we speak of cherryContinue reading
Also known as the “Island of the Gods”, Jeju Island is Korea’s largest island and one of it’s most popular holiday and honeymooning destinations. It is also home to some incredible natural wonders and Unesco World Heritage Sites. If you’re looking for more than just a beach from your island holiday, then we haveContinue reading
When you think about a Korean winter vacation, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Snow? Skiing? Is there anything else to do? Well actually, there’s loads more. Here are 5 activities you really shouldn’t be missing out on during your Korean winter vacation. #1 Strawberry Picking Yeah that’s right, strawberry picking!Continue reading
KKday together with Taiwanese travel blogger, Xiao Li, recently ran a survey asking for your biggest reason for wanting to visit Korea, those who answered are in with a chance of winning a free trip Seoul! We received a huge range of answers, from “finding true love” to “absolutely everything!” Here are your biggest reasonsContinue reading
Perhaps you’ve been there, seen it on TV or heard from from friends that table etiquette in Korea is a little different. If you need to brush up on your skills for a trip or perhaps have Korean friends or clients that need entertaining, and you’re trying not to make a mess of it,Continue reading
Ever wanted to know where some of the most famous scenes in Korean dramas were filmed? What about visiting them and following in the footsteps of the stars? With this KKday guide we’ll give you 7 of the best, make sure to put them on your list next time you’re off to Korea! Petite FranceContinue reading
If you think of Korea, what are the first places that come to mind? Hongnik? Dongdaemun Market? Shopping? Cosmetics? There is a lot more to Korea than just this. In recent years a number of lesser known creative and cultural hotspots have sprung up in and around Seoul. Let KKday share a few secrets withContinue reading
No matter how many times you’ve been to Korea, if you haven’t yet experienced these activities, you can’t really say you’ve been! KKday picks out some experiences for you to get a deeper, closer look at Korea. #1 Korea’s Time Honored Anti-Aging Secret Koreans have been using Hanjeungmak, a traditional sauna, for over 600Continue reading
From November to March every year, in Korea, it’s skiing season! The most popular places are Gangwon-do and Gyeonggi-do, but there are many ski resorts and with so many options, why not leave it to KKday to sort out the best of the best for you. #1 Gangwon Phoenix Park Ski Resort TheContinue reading
In recent years Seoul has become a major player in the coffee shop scene. Fashionable city spots Samcheong-dong, Myeong-dong and Jongno are seeing cool cafes popping up tempting passers-by with their warm mugs, refreshing drinks, tasty snacks and cute cakes. KKday has put together a list of the coolest cafes in Seoul, so youContinue reading
