Seoul Central Mosque: Korea’s First Mosque
The construction of the Seoul Central Masjid (서울 중앙성원) started in 1974 on a piece of land donated by the Korean Government. This is the first mosque built in Korea, other mosques followed in...
Category: Off The Beaten Track
THE BEST OF KOREA OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
If you are looking for things to do in Korea or Seoul off the beaten track; this is the place to be. This Korea travel blog created a list of unique things to do in Seoul and Korea. From staying in at traditional village in the country side to visiting a Japanese settlement – special non touristic places!
My All Time Favourite Coffee Shop in Daegu
Korea; the mecca of coffee shops. You can’t take two steps without seeing ‘another’ coffee shop! With this overload of shops it’s hard to keep track of the special ones! The ones you know...
Yeongyang Traditional Hanok Doodle Village
Looking for a relaxing weekend – off the beaten track, away from the overload of tourists? Then Yeongyang Traditional Hanok Doodle Village is the perfect place to go. 두들마을 (Doodle Village), which literally means ‘village...
Taehwa River Bamboo Forest Ulsan
QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE TAEHWA RIVER BAMBOO GROVE ULSAN ABOUT ULSAN The metropolitan city of Ulsan is situated in the South East of Korea, with neighbouring cities Gyeongju and Busan. Korea’s seventh largest city...
Rock Formations at Yangnam Coast Gyeongju
Yangnam Coast Gyeongju(경주 양남) is becoming a more and more popular destination as a weekend getaway or just for an evening walk for both Koreans and foreigners. There is a well maintained walking trail along...
The Gyeongju Teddy Bear Museum
The Gyeongju Teddy Bear Museum is a unique experience that brings back your best childhood memories. The museum uses the cutest teddy bears to display world history, mainly focused on the dinosaurs and Gyeongju,...
Onggi Pottery Village In Ulsan, South Korea
Have you already noticed the huge amount of earthenware pots spread all around Korea? You must have – they are impossible not to notice. In the outskirts of Ulsan there is even a whole...
A Hike To Namsan Mountain in Gyeongju National Park
South Korea is known for its stunning mountains and the endless amount of well maintained hiking trails. Wherever you are on holidays in Korea, you will always be able to find a great mountain...
