An honest review of Hotel Sirius Jeju: a value 4-star five minutes from Jeju Airport, with a standout 10th-floor indoor pool overlooking the city, sea and runway. Rooms, pool info, gym and breakfast.
Most travelers base themselves in Haeundae or Gwangalli when they visit Busan. This time I did something different: I stayed
An honest review of Brown Suites Busan Station — a residence-style stay connected right to Busan Station, with a full kitchen, laundry, and a unique sea-and-harbor view. Plus why Korea’s residence hotels are a smart, great-value choice for families and longer trips.
A 54-year-old galbi institution in Haeundae, Busan where locals bring guests and elders for premium Hanwoo saeng-galbi (fresh, unmarinated short rib). Menu, prices and a first-timer’s guide.
A family review of Resom Resort in Jecheon — the RESTREE Tower Clean G50 room, Have9 Spa & water park, the view restaurant Deulbap-ae, and nearby Uirimji Lake, about two hours from Seoul.
LCT Residence, Haeundae: a high-floor ocean-view residence review from a Korean local, with the story behind the famous Busan LCT landmark, plus honest tips.
Ocean-view vs standard at El Momento Osiria Residence in Busan: an honest first-hand comparison from a Korean local, plus how Korea uses apartment-style residence stays.
Meet Korea’s “camcnic” (camping + picnic) culture at HAUS PLAY LAB in Anseong — an all-in-one complex with outdoor play fields, gravel water play, indoor playrooms, a summer pool and private BBQ cabins, about an hour from Seoul.
If you’re a foreign traveler wondering where to base yourself in Busan, Yeongdo is an underrated pick: you get that
Beyond hotels: Korea’s family pool villas. Inside HAY, a 4-bedroom kids pension on Daebudo, about an hour from Seoul — heated pool, playground, arcade and karaoke for a multi-family weekend.
An honest look at Conrad Seoul in Yeouido — floor-to-ceiling Han River views, a seriously comfy bed, and the light-filled 8F Pulse8 pool (yes, you need a swim cap).
Honest review of Wyndham Grand Busan in Songdo – Korea’s first Wyndham Grand with all 271 rooms ocean-view. Rooms, 5F pool, BYREDO amenities, dinner buffet and whether it’s worth it.
