All in Asia

Two Days in Gyeongju, South Korea

If you like history (or a calmer quality of life beyond Seoul), you will LOVE Gyeongju! This area was once the capital of the Shilla Kingdom, where King Munmu in the 600 AD period was able to unify three kingdoms into one central state. Tomb parks, temples, beaches and food!

Weekend Zen in Suncheon

A weekend of relaxation and contemplation is just 3 hours from Seoul on the KTX high speed train to Suncheon, in South Jeolla Province. This get-away is zero stress! Activities include deeply inhaling the sweet smell of pine, listening to the entrancing sway of bamboo, sipping green tea, and embracing silence.

Beaches of Busan, South Korea

From Seoul, a high-speed train criss-crossing the country to Busan in the southeast takes only 2.5 hours. Yes, it’s possible to build sandcastles and dip your toes in the East Sea by lunch time when traveling from Seoul! Read about the local beaches…