We drove down to Daegu on the first day of a long weekend — my partner, our kid, and me — mostly looking for a reason to get out of the house. Suseongmot was the plan: a lake in the middle of the city with a free music fountain show, walking paths, and enough nearby … Read more
The weather was too good to waste indoors this weekend, so I went looking for somewhere close to home that wouldn’t turn into a full-day production. That’s how I ended up back at Busan Children’s Grand Park in Choeup, a place I hadn’t visited with my own family in years. Most people who think of … Read more
Traveling to Busan with a large family sounds great in theory — until you start looking for somewhere to actually stay. Most places near Busan Station are standard hotel rooms designed for two, maybe four people. If you’re arriving by train with kids, grandparents, and enough luggage to fill a small car, your options get … Read more
My parents aren’t the kind of travelers who complain, but after a full day of sightseeing in Busan — temple visits, seafood markets, walking along the beach — you can see the tiredness in them. That was the trip that made me rethink how I choose hotels when traveling with them. The next time around, … Read more
If you’re looking for a low-key overnight trip from Busan or Daegu, Bugok hot spring in Changwon — a rural area of South Gyeongsang Province — is worth considering. It’s about an hour’s drive from either city, and the combination of a private hot spring bath in your room and a morning walk through Upo … Read more
Tucked away in Namhae’s enchanting Gacheon terraced village, where emerald rice paddies cascade down to meet the sparkling sea, you’ll find a magical little cafe that feels straight out of a storybook. Cafe Tol offers an unforgettable combination of stunning ocean views, whimsical gardens, and Korea’s most Instagram-worthy terraced landscape. Quick Facts About Cafe Tol … Read more
Looking for the perfect day trip from Busan? Ulsan Grand Park Rose Garden offers one of Korea’s most spectacular rose festivals, just 1.5-2 hours from Busan — making it one of the closest and most rewarding nature escapes for anyone based in or visiting the city. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know … Read more
Jangsu Temple (장수암) has become one of Gyeongnam Province’s most Instagram-worthy destinations, and it’s easy to see why. Perched on a hillside overlooking Masan Bay, this Buddhist temple offers stunning ocean panoramas that rival any coastal viewpoint in Korea. Located in Gusan-myeon, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon City, it’s perfectly positioned for day trips from Busan or Changwon. … Read more