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All in RTW 2019
If you like history (or a calmer quality of life beyond Seoul), you will LOVE Gyeongju! This area was once the capital of the Shilla Kingdom, where King Munmu in the 600 AD period was able to unify three kingdoms into one central state. Tomb parks, temples, beaches and food!
A weekend of relaxation and contemplation is just 3 hours from Seoul on the KTX high speed train to Suncheon, in South Jeolla Province. This get-away is zero stress! Activities include deeply inhaling the sweet smell of pine, listening to the entrancing sway of bamboo, sipping green tea, and embracing silence.
Ulsan is just north of Busan on South Korea’s east coast. This lovely town on the banks of the grand Taehwa River is typically off the typical tourist radar, yet has so much to offer for outdoor enthusiasts!
From Seoul, a high-speed train criss-crossing the country to Busan in the southeast takes only 2.5 hours. Yes, it’s possible to build sandcastles and dip your toes in the East Sea by lunch time when traveling from Seoul! Read about the local beaches…
Namhae Island in Hallyeohaesang National Park sits among a sea of 76 other islands scattered off the southern coast of South Korea. See terraced rice paddies, village street art and turtle ships (the world’s first iron-clad war ships).
With dramatic seascapes, secret gardens, and pebble beaches, Geoje Island in Hallyeohaesang National Park is just 40 minutes west of Busan. Visit Oe Garden Park, Hakdong Pebble Beach and the cliffs at Heageumgang…
The hike to the summit of Suraksan is fun, with some crazy steep slopes and interesting rock formations. Expect hand-over-hand cables at the top, stair climbs, and sweeping views.
Just two hours south of Seoul by bus, the eight scenic views of Gyeryongsan National Park await your discovery. Gyeryong Mountain has been held sacred for over a thousand years and its claim to fame is…
There are many routes to the summit of Bukhansan’s highest peak, Baegundae. This route begins at the Bamgol entrance on the western side of the park. It is tough, wild, and extremely picturesque…
The Seoul Dulle Gil is divided into eight sections ideal for day hikes. Each section trailhead is near a subway stop for easy accessibility. Whether you are in Seoul for the weekend, the month, or the year, a hike is just a short metro ride away. We had a blast collecting the 28 stamps as we hiked the 157 kilometer (~97 miles) course.
Slip into this quiet tea house in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, for an afternoon respite…
Boy did we get suckered, again and again in Budapest. Outright theft at a metro ticket machine, extortion by metro agents, and tasteless restaurant meals that looked nothing like the pictures on the menus. We spent five days in Budapest, which was three days too many…
Stages 1 and 2 through the Pohorje Hills of northern Slovenia involved four days of hiking through pine forest, finding our trail legs….
The Kamnik Savinja Alps are a giant mountaineering playground. We had so much fun in this area that we stayed two weeks exploring the peaks of Ojstrica, Grintovec, Skuta, Kočna, Križ and more…
The coolest aspect about the Karavanke is being able to see where you’ve come from (Pohorje Hills and Kamnik-Savinja Alps) and where you are headed next (Julian Alps)…
The Julian Alps are the crown jewel of Slovenia, with 8500+ foot peaks, alpine meadows, crystal clear turquoise rivers, and waterfalls galore. During Stages 6 through 8 of the Slovenian Planinska Pot, we climbed to the peaks of Triglav, Cmir, Razor, Prisojnik, Mojstravka, Sleme and Jalovec…
Stages 9 through 11 became more of a cultural experience. We improvised a lot, taking extra days to explore various attractions and enjoy the slow pace of Slovenia…
To be honest, we hiked just one day of stage 12 (which is intended to be 3 days). There are a few reasons for this…
Acadia makes up for its small size by offering visitors an unparalleled breadth of experiences for any age in near-perfect weather. Hiking, biking, running, kayaking, whale-watching, and lobster eating…what’s not to love??
For the jaded hiker weary of monotonous walks through unchanging woods, the Eastern Traverse puts the spark back into trekking. This hike is memorable for the diversity of landscapes and terrain you will encounter over an 11-mile stretch of Acadia National Park in Maine.
