The Cheonggyecheon Stream is one of Seoul's most iconic urban landmarks today, but its history is a fascinating journey of neglect, development and ambitious restoration. The closest part of the stream to the Lotte City Hotel where I stayed was just a five-minute walk. Stretching approximately 11 kilometres through the heart of downtown Seoul, the ...

Seoul is the bustling capital of the Republic of Korea, usually known simply as South Korea to distinguish it from its sinister neighbour to the north. We made our first visit to Seoul late last year and were impressed by its relaxed and calm ambience, its cleanliness and the ease with which Western visitors can navigate the city. In Korea, ancient...

The Korea Tourism Organization has launched a vegan K-Box campaign to showcase the diversity of cuisine on offer and inspire future travel to Korea. A highlight of the campaign is Korean temple food, which originated over 1,600 years ago and is based on the Buddhist principles of zero waste and sustainability as well as being entirely vegan. The mo...

South Korea is shaping up to be a hot ticket item in the immediate post-COVID world of travel. With an enviable record of good pandemic management and a plethora of diverse attractions, the country occupying the southern half of the Korean peninsula is gaining the attention of travellers keen to get moving again.  Most visitors start their tou...