South Korea
10 places visited between 2021 and 2026
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Haman
A July evening in Haman for nakhwanori at Mujinjeong pavilion: charcoal-rope embers raining over the pond, plus a friendly stop at the festival tents.
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Seoul
Inside Olive Young N Seongsu, the biggest Olive Young in Seoul - a full K-beauty universe of skincare, makeup and wellness. We spent ₩225,000 and gave it away.
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Namhae
Namhae, Korea's "Treasure Island": feeding sheep at a seaside farm, quiet traditional villages and sea views - slow travel at its most peaceful.
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Busan
Busan on foot, no commentary: the colourful hillside of Gamcheon Culture Village, Seomyeon's neon nights and the harbour streets of Nampo-dong.
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Jinju
The Jinju Lantern Festival: glowing rivers, an unforgettable dragon and an illuminated fortress - plus KTX tips, a budget hotel find and a pedal rail bike.
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Geoje
A slow March afternoon on Geoje's south coast: a breezy terrace above the sea and the islands of Hallyeohaesang National Park layered in the haze.
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Jeju
A week on Jeju in August 2023: the Mysterious Road illusion, an ivy-covered garden hideout, a proper Jeju City lunch and sunset from a sea-view balcony.
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Gyeongju
An evening walk through Gyeongju, the ancient Silla capital: the 7th-century Cheomseongdae observatory at dusk and Woljeonggyo bridge lit over the river.
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Changwon
Changwon, April 2021: Inga's go at clay shooting on the city's international-grade range, wooded hills behind the traps and an instructor close by.
- Gwangju Story coming soon, we were here, and the write-up is on its way.