Hot springs and other things are ready for you

Daytripping in Busan 11: Oncheon-dongAnyone whose frigid feet could use a bit of warm respite is welcome to dip those tender tootsies into the hot outdoor foot spa.When every finger and toe feels lik...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-12-07

Daytrips to Allak-dong (literally) mean comfort

Daytripping in Busan 10: Allak-dongBeautiful autumn foliage has arrived at Chungnyeolsa Temple. It is great place to take a walk, breathe clean air and reflect.Korea's beautiful fall foliage really s...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-11-05

Hadan is a cultural, natural hidden gem

Daytripping in Busan 9: Hadan-dongThe exterior of the Museum of Contemporary Art Busan. Located on Eulsukdo Island, the new museum is holding the Busan Biennale until Nov. 11.This Saha-gu (district) ...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-10-05

Many stories, traditions within Busan gateway

Daytripping in Busan 8: Choryang-dongIbagu-gil is not only great on its own, it offers an incredible nighttime view of Busan Port, as well.Busan's gateway is located in Choryang-dong (neighborhood), h...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-09-09

The first beach, a fantastic park and much more

Daytripping in Busan 7: Amnam-dong

Songdo Beach is beautiful during the day, with the dramatic skywalk and cable cars offering more ways to take in the stunning scene.While Amnam-dong (neighborhood) might be the official name for this ...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-07-30

Go west: Outdoor activities abound in Samnak

Daytripping in Busan 6: Samnak-dong

Samnak Ecological Park's auto camping site means families can get a taste of the great outdoors without being too far from home.Samnak, located in the western Busan Sasang-gu district, is mostly compr...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-07-03

Plan a trip to one of Busan's most famous places

Daytripping in Busan 5: U-dong

Daytripping in Busan 5: U-dongThe sun sets upon the Nurimaru APEC House on Dongbaekseom Island.Welcome to Busan's signature destination.When people think of U-dong (neighbor-hood), the Suyeonggang Riv...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-05-29

Buddha and a beautiful park: perfect together

Daytripping in Busan 4: Choeup-dong

The Seongjigok Reservoir, once a vital source of drinking water for Busan, is now an essential place for people to escape the chaos of city life for the peace and beauty of nature.　Spring 2018 has rea...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-05-02

Yeongju-dong is a mountainous time machine

Daytripping in Busan 3: Yeongju-dongDemocracy Park, located on the top of Bosu Mountain, was created in 1999 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of a resistance movement in the area that fought agains...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-04-02

Fishing village connects humans to the sea

Daytripping in Busan 2: YeonhwariLighthouses and small boats paint a peaceful picture along the Gijang shore.　Looking for relief from the constant noise of a busy city? An easy trip out to Yeonhwari i...

Jiyoung Moon 2018-02-28