Let us intrigue you: Korean Urban Legends and Haunted places! Korean urban legends hold significant cultural and psychological meanings in Korea. They often reflect societal fears, values, and beliefs, serving as cautionary tales or explanations for unexplained phenomena. These legends also tap into the collective imagination, shaping perceptions of the supernatural and the unknown.…
Enjoy your drink with some delicious food! Traditionally and typically before the main meal, Koreans enjoy eating certain dishes called anju (안주) that pair well with alcoholic drinks. These are usually served with some makgeolli, soju, beer, or other Korean traditional liquors. In this article we’re going to show you a few of them, based…
Get ready to see the magnificent cherry blossoms! This year’s cherry blossoms are expected to bloom one to seven days earlier than average. The earliest cherry blossoms can be seen in Busan around March 22nd, while Seoul will have to wait until April 3rd. Usually the cherry blossoms peak approximately one week after blossoming,…
Let us introduce to you: Eland Cruise event! On Tuesday March 12th, Korea E Tour was welcomed to an event organized by Eland Cruise. The event took place on an Eland Ferry for their VIP launching from 6pm to 9pm. Eland Cruise is a company that offers different themes cruises for tourists and locals…
How to quickly pick up the language! These days, more and more foreigners are coming to Korea, and even more of them are interested in learning the language to be able to study, travel and communicate with the locals or simply watch their favorite Korean TV shows and listen to some K-Pop. Learning a…
Enjoy your stay and don’t stress about restrictions! Traveling abroad is an amazing experience, but sometimes it can be quite tricky when you want to enjoy local food but have dietary restrictions. In a country where diary and gluten are prevalent ingredients in many traditional dishes, finding suitable alternatives can seem challenging. However, we…
Take the taxi in Korea like a pro! You probably have heard of the numerous means of transport in South Korea, especially in Seoul and how efficient it can be, featuring: Extensive public transit, including subways, buses, and trains, High-speed rail (KTX) connecting major cities, Intercity buses for affordable travel, Well-developed expressways for road…
Enjoy the fancy and secret places in Gangnam! I’m sure you’re familiar with Gangnam. You know, the hit song titled “Gangnam Style” by the South Korean artist Psy? It’s right there. To explain it to you more, Gangnam is a district located in the southeastern part of Seoul. It is known for its affluent…
Spend the New Year in a new way! This year, Seollal (설날) is set to happen on February 10th, 2024. In Korea, depending on the day it occurs, the previous and following days of the celebration are usually off (this year: Friday 9th and Monday 12th are off). However, the date changes every year according…
Let go of stereotypes and come visit Korea in winter! One of the first thing you’ll hear about South Korea if you’re planning a trip there would be: “Don’t go in winter, apparently it’s freezing cold and -20°!”. Most of time yes, it’s that cold because there is a peak of cold during the winter…