If you are planning to travel from South Korea to Japan without flying, the ferry from Busan is one of the best ways to do it. Three overnight routes connect Busan directly to Shimonoseki, Fukuoka, and Osaka, and they all depart from one place: Busan Port International Passenger Terminal, commonly known as the Busan ferry … Read more
It was a late August evening — almost 8 PM — when my friend and I walked through the glass doors of Spa Land Busan, still carrying the salt-air smell of Haeundae on our skin. We had spent the whole day wandering around Busan together, and this was supposed to be our last stop before … Read more
Gwangalli Beach is one of Busan’s most popular stretches of sand, but spending a full day there in the middle of summer can wear you down faster than you’d expect. The beach is wider than it looks online, the sun is relentless, and after an hour of walking with no real shade, you start scanning … Read more
The moment you step off the KTX at Busan Station with a full suitcase, the question hits immediately: where do I put this thing? Check-in isn’t until the afternoon, you want to start moving, and dragging a rolling suitcase through the streets of Busan is nobody’s idea of a good time. I’ve been in that … Read more
I was already planning to visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple when I remembered the Fisheries Science Museum Busan was right next door. I’d been meaning to go for a while, so I figured this was the day. When I arrived, a group of kindergarteners were on a class trip — a good sign for any free … Read more
There are days when a small neighborhood cafe is exactly what you need, and then there are days when you want space — high ceilings, room to spread out, somewhere that doesn’t feel rushed. Terarosa at F1963 in Busan’s Suyeong district is that second kind of place. I stopped in on the way back from … Read more
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
If you’re planning a Busan bread pilgrimage, Victoria Bakery Garden Castle Branch is one spot that keeps coming up — and for good reason. It’s within a 10-minute walk from Busan Station, the exterior looks like something out of a European village, and the range of baked goods inside is genuinely impressive. This is the … Read more