South Korea

The idea to eat seaweed after giving birth might have been borrowed from whales, today seaweed soup is also eaten for birthdays to honour mothers

When fruit from the outside smells like puke or poo, it's hard to believe the inside can be better, but you'll never know without trying

Established over 1,300 years ago, this annual Buddhist lantern festival brightens the hearts and skies of both Korea and the world

Instead of traditional ice cream, Koreans have another ice dessert for hot summers—shaved ice topped with sweet red beans

If you want to try all available varieties, you'll have to make a long stay, for there're 250 types of this side dish

Thousands of "polar bears" gather in the south of Korea every winter to bathe in the freezing sea water

Winter festival provides an excellent way to beat the cold—enjoy ice fishing along with ice racing competitions and other amusing festivities

Psychiatric hospitals are creepy in general and abandoned ones twice as creepy, and when they also have a reputation of being haunted—that's even worse!

Siberian winds bring cold and dry weather, and snow creates gorgeous landscapes and winter sport opportunities

South Korea offers rich birding grounds to observe a variety of species, some of which are hard to see anywhere else in the world

At the lotus festival one can walk among thousands of flowers, drink lotus flower tea, learn how to make lotus flower soap and paper, and so much more

This event is all about sand art, beach sports, and night parties at the seaside

A chance to enjoy the view in a field of sunflowers occurs just once in a long while—for a few weeks in the summer

Locals name this the season of a high sky and fat horses, and it's especially loved for superb hiking in the autumnal mountain forests

If you miss Chuseok festival in mid-September, your hunt for bright-coloured Korean confectionary won't be easy

Ten days of mud-packed activities are an excellent chance to wake up the inner child in you

South Korea is blessed with cherry blossoms that turn the country into a fairy tale every spring

The numerous mountains of Korea are home to gorgeous treks, Buddhist temples, cute squirrels, and other forest critters

Pine mushrooms are treasured in Korea not just for their subtle flavour and limited availability, but also as cancer preventors

Even though Japan and China do a great job protecting Korea from natural disasters, a typhoon or two may still sometimes reach South Korea

This season is famous for budding flowers in Korea's vivid parks and mountains

Even though hot and humid, this season is still delightful both at the beaches and in the mountains

Walk three times around the fortress with a stone on your head—and you'll live a long, happy, and healthy life ever after

A meadow of red wildflowers set amidst the mountains is the perfect place for your mind and soul to relax

If you're into fireworks and other festivities, you're going to like this mix of sparkling clouds, live concerts, and art

South Korea is home to one of the world's largest coastal marshes which boasts a vast field of tall reeds

If you've never tried anything like maneuvering a cart driven by a cow, or catching grasshoopers, this festival offers some new funny experiences

Mountains occupy nearly three-quarters of the country's territory, which makes it a great skiing destination

On the examination day, friends and parents gather at school gates to pray for examinees and cheer them up—all want to pass the exam with a perfect score

Fly away from the city buzz to enjoy peaceful rural surroundings, the indigenous lifestyle, and the living ancient traditions of Korea

Chuseok is the Korean version of American Thanksgiving—an important holiday, when locals leave for grandma's house in the countryside to follow ancient traditions and, most importantly, to feast on abundant homemade delicacies

Despite the general trend, Eastern Asian medicine principles still encourage to eat this cold buckwheat noodle soup in the cold season

You'll be amazed at the amount of lanterns and their style diversity, but this is more than just a matter of beauty

The image of a parting sea evokes a figure of Moses and the Red Sea, but in the Korean version the miracle happens to a woman at the Yellow Sea

Paradoxically this is one of world's most militarized areas, labeled the scariest place on Earth, and still drawing lines of curious tourists

Korean winter offers rare street treats—cheap, delicious, and healthy at the same time

This festival is about fishing activities, cultural performances, and a spectacular night show of 30 fishing boats with torches

Korea bears juicy figs, distinguished by their sweet flesh and pleasant texture

A scary, and at the same time majestic spectacle—the sight of burning island is

Pyeongchang's buckwheat fields are amazing during the blooming season

Koreans obey Eastern Asian medicine traditions and consume their hottest dish—boiling hot stuffed chicken—on the year's hottest day

The oldest private garden in Korea showcases 5,000 plant species, 20 themed sections, dozens of scenic walkways, and a series of festivals held throughout the year

Get ready for your heart to burst with excitement at this exuberant celebration of the Korean tradition

According to a local belief, meeting one of these little fellows can bring you luck

Experience the versatile applications of bamboo in fishing, cooking, alcohol brewing, and more at the vibrant bamboo festival in Damyang

The beaches of South Korea are delightful in terms of scenery and entertainment

While Korea and Japan try to solve the ownership issue, these small rocky isles inhabited by a single Korean family draw tens of thousands of tourists

Every year six people die from eating this fish. If you get thrills from life risks, you are welcome to challenge your fortune

Check where your favourite beverage comes from and don't forget to try some green tea ice cream and green tea noodle soup

Fresh juicy persimmon is good, but dried fruit ('gotgam') might appeal to you even more

Scenic colorful landscapes show that spring has arrived in South Korea

You may occasionally see beautiful pink mountainsides in Korean movies, but reality is often better than the pictures

How about discovering the joy and meaning of life through experiencing your own fake funeral?

Korea's largest convention of pop culture and entertainment industry

One of the most important aviation events in Asia

Top jazz festival in Asia and one of the largest annual music events in South Korea