DMZ Tour Guide: How to Visit Korea’s Most Unique Destination (2026)
I first visited the DMZ in 1991. Back then, the Cold War had just ended. Tensions were still high. The […]
I first visited the DMZ in 1991. Back then, the Cold War had just ended. Tensions were still high. The […]
“When should I visit Korea?” I’ve answered this question hundreds of times over 35 years. My answer has changed over
I first visited Jeju Island in 1991. Back then, it was Korea’s honeymoon destination — newly married Korean couples, a
Last updated: January 2026 “You can’t do Busan in a day.” I heard this advice for years. Busan is too
Last updated: January 2026 Seoul subway in 1989 had 4 lines. Four. That was it. I watched them build Line
Last updated: January 2026 I packed terribly for my first Korea trip. Half of it was useless. The other half
Last updated: January 2026 In 1989, I navigated Seoul with a paper map and asking strangers for directions. “어디예요?” (Where
Last updated: January 2026 In 1989, there were no SIM cards. No mobile phones. No internet. When I needed to
Last updated: January 2026 I’ve offended Koreans so many times. Not on purpose. Never on purpose. But cultural mistakes pile
Last updated: January 2026 I’ll never forget the look on that waiter’s face. 1989, my first week in Korea. Nice
Last updated: January 2026 My first time landing at Incheon Airport was in 1989. Wait, no — Incheon Airport didn’t