I Stayed at a Renovated 1920s Inn in Seomyeon — No TV, Just an LP Player and a Jacuzzi with Craft Beer

Private jacuzzi at Kukjejang Hotel photographed during the daytime

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I booked a converted yeogwan in a Seomyeon back alley. Kukjejang Hotel Busan turned out to be a 1920s time capsule with no TV, an LP player in every room, and a private jacuzzi — the kind of place where the stay itself becomes the experience. To get … Read more

Yeongdo Bridge to Ganggangyi Art Village: A Busan Walking Route Worth Slowing Down For

Colorful lighthouse and flower garden at Yeongdo waterfront — Busan walking route

If you’re looking for a Busan walking route that doesn’t require a full day or a packed itinerary, the stretch from Yeongdo Bridge to Ganggangyi Art Village in Yeongdo — a small island district connected to central Busan — is one worth knowing. It’s short, easy to reach on foot or by bus, and covers … Read more