I Missed My Bus Stop at Naejangsan — And Found a Sea of Red Spider Lilies Instead

Red spider lily field in full bloom at Naejangsan Arboretum in Jeongeup during the second week of September

Everyone knows Naejangsan — one of South Korea’s most celebrated national parks — for maple leaves. The tunnels of red and gold in late October, the cable car over a blazing canopy, the crowds pouring in from Seoul for a single weekend of peak foliage — that’s the version of this national park that fills … Read more

Piorium Namwon: The Immersive Art Space You Haven’t Heard Of

Colorful light and video projections inside one of six exhibition rooms at Piorium Namwon

Most travelers heading to Korea’s Jeolla region stop at Jeonju and call it a day. But about an hour further south, in a city most foreigners have never visited, there’s a small immersive art space that quietly became one of the most talked-about indoor attractions in the area. Piorium Namwon is a media art exhibition … Read more

Korean Wine Tasting at Yeongdong Wine Tunnel: A Side Trip Worth Taking

Korean wine bottles on sale at the Yeongdong Wine Tunnel shop

Most people planning a trip to Korea head straight to Seoul or Busan — and for good reason. But if you’re looking for Korean wine tasting experiences that go beyond the usual tourist circuit, Yeongdong is worth putting on your list. Tucked into North Chungcheong Province (Chungcheongbuk-do), this small city has quietly earned a reputation … Read more

Jangsu Temple Masan: Ocean View Buddhist Temple in Changwon

Jangsu Temple 108 steps with ocean view of Masan Bay in background

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