Soul

City

When you say Seoul (서울), most seasoned travelers and geographers correctly place it somewhere in South Korea as its capital. Yes, that's right. But it's also a diverse, fun place and an amazing mix of old and new, plus there's delicious food. So, what more could you ask for? There are plenty of attractions and things to do in Seoul. From temples and palaces to modern glass skyscrapers. Worth mentioning is Seorae Island, which lies adjacent to…

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Demilitarised Zone (DMZ)

Borders

The Korean Demilitarized Zone (almost exclusively abbreviated "DMZ") is a strip of land forming the border between South and North Korea roughly around the 38th parallel. It divides the Korean peninsula roughly in half. The two completely different worlds... [btn "Compare hotel prices in Seoul" https://www.booking.com/city/kr/seoul.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-jkorea-dmz] The DMZ extends from sea to sea, 250 km long, with about 2-4 km on…

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Busan

City

South Korea's second-largest city lures tourists with its incredibly photogenic topography, featuring many hills, a jagged coastline and dozens of views of modern skyscrapers and an old fishing centre.

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