There's something in the diverse and massive Korean capital of Seoul for everybody. For those who enjoy hiking, the area is actually considered a superb spot for the pastime with its extensive variety of trails. In fact, hiking is one of the most popular activities in the Seoul. if you visit Seoul, you'll no doubt see people dressed head to toe in hiking gear on their way to one of … [Read more...]
Visiting Daraengi Village
Written by KTO on May 15, 2013 at 10:45 am
Korea is a land that is jam packed with incredible natural beauty and scenery that you would not be able to find anywhere else. One of the parts of Korea where this is most apparent is Daraengi Village, famous for its terraced rice paddies. Daraengi Village is located in close proximity to the picturesque Mt. Seolheul. One of the village’s most famed landmarks is the … [Read more...]
The Seoul World DJ Festival: May 17th-19th
Written by KTO on May 12, 2013 at 12:03 pm
The Seoul World DJ Festival is part of the varied and continually expanding cultural scene of Korea. This festival started out as part of another monumental, regularly-held cultural event in the country: the Hi Seoul Festival. As part of the Hi Seoul Festival, the DJ Festival was first held during two days of the Hi Seoul Festival. The response was overwhelming. The DJ festival … [Read more...]
The New Seoul Walking Tour Mobile App
Written by KTO on May 11, 2013 at 12:55 pm
More and more travelers are ditching their guidebooks in favor of their smartphones. They're lighter, more dynamic, and likely more up-to-date than a print guidebook. The KTO already maintains the great (and free!) Visit Korea App and last month the KTO launched the new Seoul Walking Tour Mobile App. This new free app is a smart audio tour guide featuring sixteen of the most … [Read more...]
Traditional Korean Tea
Written by KTO on April 28, 2013 at 12:00 pm
Tea has been a hugely important part of Korean culture for well over a millennia. Today, tea in general is becoming increasingly popular in Korea due to a renewed focus on healthy living. There are many types of tea "native" to Korea, but here are some of the more common varieties. Yugacha is a traditional fruit tea, and is actually made from citrus fruit. The combination of … [Read more...]
Psy to Appear in “Psy’s Wiki Korea”
Written by KTO on April 25, 2013 at 10:30 am
Big news from the KTO! Psy will be appearing in a series of commercials promoting tourism in Korea. The KTO has produced some wonderfully creative advertisements over the past few years (like the Miss Flower ad), but this new Psy series will certainly be unique. The commercials are inspired by Wikipedia and are called "Psy's Wiki Korea." That's a wiki I'm sure we'd all like to … [Read more...]
Yoga Themed Travel in Korea
Written by KTO on April 21, 2013 at 1:12 pm
There is no denying that yoga has been sweeping the world as more and more people discover the myriad mental and physical benefits of this ancient practice. Yoga originated in Asia, of course, and a trip to Korea can incorporate a number of eastern health elements, including yoga. Here are a few of the yoga activities you can do in Korea The Banyan Tree Club and Spa in Seoul is … [Read more...]
2013 Osong Cosmetics & Beauty Expo
Written by KTO on April 18, 2013 at 10:30 am
There are conventions and expos of all sorts in Korea every year. One of the biggest of 2013 will certainly be the Cosmetics and Beauty Expo in Osong. Scheduled to take place over 24 days in May, the expo will feature three wide-ranging theme programs in different pavilions: the World Beauty Pavilion, the Bio-Beauty Pavilion, and the Healing Experience Pavilion. The theme of the … [Read more...]
Industrial & Commercial Tours in Korea
Written by KTO on April 14, 2013 at 12:12 pm
In the decades since the Korean War, Korea has become one of the biggest industrial powerhouses of not only the Asia, but the entire world. Korea is now one of the world’s largest exporters, and home to such cutting edge electronics companies like Samsung and LG. We speak a lot about the historical culture of Korea on this blog--temples and traditional foods--but some visitors … [Read more...]
Korea’s Science Museums
Written by KTO on April 10, 2013 at 10:30 am
A visit to Korea doesn't have to be all about history & culture. For the science geeks out there, there's a long list of world class science museums to visit in Korea. Here's a quick rundown of some of the best. The Naro Space Center in Goheung-gun is much more than just a museum, but it does have its share of amazing exhibits. Indeed, this center is Korea's first ever launching … [Read more...]
