Here’s our guide to Seoul and the provinces of South Korea. Discover the food, customs, dos and don’ts, how to travel around the country, where to stay, and the best time of year to visit. Whether you’re a backpacker, city lover, or a solo traveler on a budget, here’s everything you need to know
South Korea has become one of the top destinations for travelers to Asia in the last decade or so. It’s not as expensive as, say, Japan, but it’s also not somewhere you can live on a few pennies each day. It’s great for solo travelers and its size means you can see a lot in a relatively short stay.
There are four distinct seasons as well, so when you go means very different experiences. Spring (March — May) is vibrant and blooming, with pink cherry blossom all around. Summer (June — August) is good for hiking in the high mountains, but hot and humid lower down, and fall (September — November) is warm enough to explore away from the chaos of the cities. Winter is very cold…