South Korea’s Jeju Island, or Jejudo, is popular with Korean and overseas tourists for its beautiful beaches and clean natural environment. It’s so popular the flight from Seoul to Jejudo is the busiest in the world, with 10 million passengers every year. The other alternative besides by plane is to go by ferry. The ferry is only slightly cheaper than …
Microadventures in Korea
The Beautiful Namsangol Hanok Village in Seoul
The Namsangol Hanok Village 남산골 한옥마을 in Seoul, South Korea has beautiful old “hanok” buildings and gardens. Hanok is a traditional Korean building. Namsangol Hanok Village is in the heart of Seoul, right at the foot of Namsan (the Southern Mountain). It’s surrounded by forested hills and a short stroll from the busy streets of the Chungmuro neighborhood. The …