[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

Published on 2015/11/08

Explore Jeju's volcanic woodlands, find out which South Korean hotel came out on top in a recent research report, Time Out points us to six traditional markets worth visiting, and The Korea Herald has some travels bits of its own to share.

"Jeju's volcanic woodlands"

Oh Jeju, I often forget that your beautiful island dreamscape is actually a volcanic landscape come right. Gotjawal ("rocky forest") is known as the "lungs" of Jeju because of the volcanic woodland trees that flourish in its distinct microclimate, providing locals and visitors with "an atmosphere of mystery and magic". Sounds lovely, and that's saying nothing of all the fantastic fauna that call the forest home. A walk in the woods, anyone? Yes, please.

…READ ON THE JEJU WEEKLY

"Conrad Seoul named Korea's leading hotel"

According to the 2015 World Travel Awards, Conrad Seoul in Yeouido is South Korea's leading hotel. The U.K.-based organization takes into consideration the opinion of 650,000 industry professionals and awards various hotels, airlines, travel agencies, etc. for excellence and performance, and found the Conrad Seoul is, indeed, a star performer. Congratulations!

…READ ON THE KOREA HERALD

"Six traditional markets in Seoul"

Markets are great gems of cultural, they naturally contain the energy, values, and products of the people that frequent them. In South Korea, there are a wide variety of markets (some more formal than others) that visitors can stroll through and browse business, fill up on local dishes and beverages, or otherwise just soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a stroll wide curious eyes. Here're six such markets in and around Seoul that you may want to check out.

…READ ON TIME OUT

"Travel Bits"

One of South Korea's leading news agencies has its own travel digest/news worth checking out. It's stories in this latest post include: "Smile for foreign tourists" (this one's a little strange and involves something called the 'K Smile' program), "Korean Air to fly to Auckland, New Zealand", and "See and learn to make traditional archery".

…READ ON THE KOREA HERALD