A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Quieted away, around the corner from one of South Korea’s grandest hotels is a great food secret: Gwanghwamun Jip. Its worn-out blue sign gives away the restaurant’s long history, and with one spicy spoonful of the signature kimchi stew, it’s clear why droves of locals queue up here at lunchtime.
Travel to South Korea is on the rise, with over 13 million international tourists arriving in 2015. Most of those travelers take the short flight from neighboring Japan, China, and other places in East Asia. Western travelers who are not in the country for military service, business, or to teach English are still somewhat of a novelty.
South Korea is an amazing country, a cultural melting pot shaped by various influences, including colonial powers and its unique landscapes. This combination has fostered distinctive customs, attitudes, and cuisine. If you haven’t yet had the chance to explore Korea, be sure to add it to your travel itinerary.