How about a trip to South Korea

So, perhaps you fancy Southeast Asia, but you’ve tried Japan, not so keen on China and Thailand is yesterday’s news. Well, how about South Korea? No, it doesn’t have the “prestige” or “mystique” of Japan, nor the spectacular scenery of say Indonesia, nor the well-documented history of say Vietnam, but what it does have is a wonderful blend of culture, cuisine, history and natural wonders.
You will almost certainly arrive in Seoul, one of the worlds cleanest and safest capital cities, where superb food and a truly thriving and buoyant nightlife will greet you… not to say a plethora of vast shopping malls and more neon lights than you ever thought possible. Maybe you’ll then head south, to Busan, or Jeju Island, both genuine hotspots for Koreans-on-holiday! This is where you’ll find the beaches, the tropical warmth, some of Korea’s best scenery and wonderful food, in particular fish! Both these locations have bustle and tempo year-round that is difficult to avoid and even more difficult not to enjoy!
For those seeking a more natural wonder, parts of volcanic Jeju will deliver, but the north of South Korea, towards the highly militarised border with North Korea, is where you’ll find the non-man-made treasures. Bukhansan is a large national park and one of the most visited on earth, with breath taking views over Seoul, particularly epic at sunrise, or sunset. The Northeast is home to the emptiest part of the country and where you’ll find dense forests of the Seoraksan National Park and some rapidly developing, although still small in size, ski resorts! One thing however is common wherever you go: The technology makes other world cities look like they’re entrenched in the stone-age, the people are really friendly and you’ll probably feel safer here than in your own bed!