Jeju Island

Discovering the Hidden Gems of Jeju Island: A Guide to South Korea’s Premier Vacation Destination

Introduction: - Jeju Island, also known as "The Island of the Gods", or “Hawaii of Korea”, is a popular vacation destination for South Koreans and tourists alike. With its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and abundance of activities, it's easy to see why. - This post will guide you through some of the must-see… Continue reading Discovering the Hidden Gems of Jeju Island: A Guide to South Korea’s Premier Vacation Destination

Goesan-gun, South Korea

Goesan-gun: Goesanho Lake

Goesanho Lake Address: Chilseong-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do충청북도 괴산군 칠성면Contact Info: +82 2 1330 (Tourist Hotline) / +82 43 830 2114Website: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1761737 / http://www.goesan.go.kr Operating Hours: N/aEntrance Fees & Facility Costs: Admission is freeTraditional Sail boat and Cruise Ferry will have costs (Let me know if you know how much it is currently). Cruise ferry on Goesanho… Continue reading Goesan-gun: Goesanho Lake

Goesan-gun

Goesan-gun: Sanmagi Yetgil Trail

Located in the picturesque region of Goesan, South Korea, the Sanmagi Yetgil Trail is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers and professional nappers. The trail offers a unique and off-the-beaten-path hiking experience, with breathtaking views, challenging terrain, and a chance to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the region...while taking a nap.

South Korea, Wonju

Gangwon Gamyeong Provincial Office, Wonju

Background Information Skip to on-site pictures and information here. - Location Gamyeong (감영) are Provincial Magistrate's/Governor offices. Governors were referred to as Gwanchalsa (관찰사).This one in particular was situated in Wonju, and served as the administrative office for the whole of Gangwon province during the Joseon dynasty. Wonju was chosen as the administrative seat largely… Continue reading Gangwon Gamyeong Provincial Office, Wonju

South Korea, Wonju

What to do in Wonju, South Korea (원주시)

To skip straight to the activities and places, SCROLL DOWN to Activities and Places...or CLICK here. Background Information Wonju is located in Gangwon Province. It is one of the more "rural" provinces, and mostly consists of mountains and myeons (면). Myeons are tiny farming pockets of civilization scattered all-over Gangwon. Wonju, on the other hand,… Continue reading What to do in Wonju, South Korea (원주시)