South Korea
Think you know Korean food? A visit to this city will show you know nothing
If you love markets, street food and eating, you’ll love Korea’s second-largest city.
- Ben Groundwater
One of the world’s biggest cities is a surprising hiking heaven
Of all the things I expected to find in this Asian megacity, fabulous hiking wasn’t one of them.
- Rob McFarland
The Asian treasure-filled mounds more mysterious than the pyramids
At first glance it looks like your average city park, until you realise the grass-covered hills are too smooth and symmetrical to be anything but artificial.
- Craig Platt
You’ll cheer at this must-do event (and have no idea why)
The least interesting thing about this sporting event is what happens on the field.
- Paul Marshall
Move over, Japan: The other Asian country Australians are flocking to
As Japan grapples with overtourism, its close neighbour is only just beginning to enjoy a boom in visitors thanks to its food and pop culture exports.
- Craig Platt
I dislike dressing up. But doing it in Korea was a revelation
Everything I think I know and dislike about fancy dress goes out the window the moment I join in South Korea’s version of Thanksgiving.
- Paul Marshall
The eggs so addictive authorities want to change their name
Asian cultures have eaten soy-marinated eggs for centuries, but these have been popularised by social media stars.
- Ben Groundwater
- ★★★★
- Train journeys
This bullet train journey is something Australians can only dream of
This is everything a bullet train journey should be – a fast way to connect two major centres, in comfort and with frequent services at a reasonable price.
- Craig Platt
In Korea, drinking is a national sport – with strict rules
If you want to have a few drinks in Korea, there are fouls, faux pas, and formalities that must be followed lest you inadvertently cause offence.
- Paul Marshall
- ★★★★
- Airline reviews
‘Business class’ for half the price of others, but no lie-flat seat
It may not let you lie down, but it’s as good – if not better – than other airlines’ premium economy offerings.
- Craig Platt