South Korea

Planning a trip to South Korea? A country where modern meets ancient culture.

From the incredible cities of Seoul and Busan to off-the-beaten-track temple stays in Gyeongju, South Korea is a country that needs to be on your bucket list.

We can’t stop thinking about our trip to South Korea. The food is out of this world, the nature is so underrated and the people are so friendly! Explore Korea through our travel guides.

When to Visit

March – May
September – October

Currency

Korean Won ₩ (KRW)

Language

Korean 한글

Planning a trip to South Korea

Is South Korea vegan-friendly? Yes! Although you can’t find vegan food in every restaurant, there are a few vegan restaurants, cafes and options in most destinations.

You can find vegan ramyeon, dumplings and vegan snacks in stores too. We have a vegan in South Korea guide with more details.

Is South Korea budget-friendly? Sort of. The accommodation will be your highest cost, but food and restaurants are quite cheap! When we planned our 2 weeks in Japan, everyone told us that Japan was expensive, but no one ever mentioned anything about South Korea.

So after spending 2 weeks exploring South Korea, we were surprised that the country was cheaper than Japan!