Travel notes
Travel notes
How to enter attractions, what to prepare, and news from Busan and our destinations.
Festivals & eventsNovember 2026: 6 festivals and events in Busan, Ulsan and Gyeongnam
Picked by a travel company based in Busan
Festivals & eventsOctober 2026: 10 festivals and events in Busan, Ulsan and Gyeongnam
Picked by a travel company based in Busan
12 walking routes in Busan's old downtown
Jung-gu, Dong-gu, Seo-gu and Yeongdo, where the city began
10 offbeat ways to see Busan's old downtown
Nampo-dong, Choryang and Yeongdo from a different angle
11 coastal walks in Haeundae, Suyeong and Gijang
Eastern Busan, with the sea beside you
12 offbeat trips around Haeundae and Gijang
Sunrise spots, night views, bridges and film locations
9 walks in western and northern Busan
Along the Nakdong River and the slopes of Geumjeongsan
12 offbeat trips in western Busan and Dongnae
Flower fields, history lanes and trips by metro
12 things to do on the water in Busan
Surfing, yachts, paddleboards, kayaks and cruises
10 cooking classes and craft workshops in Busan
Fish cake, Korean home cooking, hanji paper and jewelry
9 places for hot springs and wellness in Busan
From Dongnae's hot springs to barefoot clay trails
7 places in Busan to visit with children
Job play, an aquarium, media art and a luge track
Busan festival calendar: 30 festivals through the year
From the Polar Bear Swim in January to the Christmas tree festival in December
Trip prepA 2026 Guide for First-Time Visitors to Kyoto
Admission fees, the busiest hours, and how to dodge them
Trip prepBosphorus Boats: Public Cruise vs. Private Charter
Same water, a completely different experience
Trip prepA Food Map of Hanoi's Old Quarter
Bun cha, banh mi, egg coffee — the places our guide actually eats at
Trip prepDolomites Trekking: How Much Fitness Do You Need?
What a 'fitness level 5/5' actually means
Trip prepHow to Use an Istanbul Hamam
Seven things first-timers should know
Trip prepTaipei Night Markets Have an Eating Order
Save room by starting with what matters most
Trip prepWhen You Need to Show Seoul to a Foreign Guest
Outside the palace wall, not inside it
Trip prepBali Temple Etiquette and Dress
Sarongs, ceremony times, and taking photos
Trip prepA 2026 Safety Checklist for Traveling Abroad
Ten things to confirm before you leave
Trip prepWhy We Never Go Above 8 People
What a small group changes
Trip prepA Beginner's Guide to Jeju Oreum
Five great first climbs
Trip prepA 2026 Guide to Entering Korea: K-ETA, Transit Cards, and Currency
The three questions foreign guests ask most before departure