CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Top Summer Escapes in Korea: 10 Adventures You’ll Love This Year Posted on June 20, 2026July 25, 2026 Get out and explore Gyeonju’s Sill Dynasty palace, Anapji Gardens and burial mounds. Take a scenic drive to Pohang and see the metal work that area is famous for as well as the Hand of Harmony reaching out to the heavens just off the shore. Sip the persimmon wines of Cheongdo and explore the train tunnel turned wine cave. Or delight in climbing the tea fields of Boseong, but don’t leave without sampling the delicious green tea ice cream and churros and bringing home a little tea for later. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Annual Firefly Festival: How to Dance with the Fireflies in Muju Posted on September 1, 2023December 23, 2025 Discover pure joy as thousands of fireflies illuminate the night sky at Muju’s Firefly Festival. Join us from Sept 2-10 for this magical spectacle! Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Chimac Festival– Why Chicken and Beer is So Popular in Daegu Posted on August 31, 2023December 23, 2025 The Chimac Festival in Daegu is highly praised as one of Korea’s top 10 festivals. But what exactly is the Chimac Festival, and why does it occur in Daegu instead of Seoul or Busan? Chimac stands for chicken (chi) and mac (beer), a loved combination in South Korea. It’s so… Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Reflecting on the 10th Latin Culture Festival in Jeju Posted on July 14, 2023December 23, 2025 Uncover the vibrant world of Latin dance at the Jeju Latin Culture Festival, featuring thrilling competitions, immersive workshops, electrifying performances, and lively parties, all set against the backdrop of a picturesque beach locale. If you haven’t attended yet, why not give it a try? The recent 10th edition of the Jeju Latin Culture Festival left a lasting impression on attendees, including one of my friends, who had an amazing experience. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Blue Chicago: Live Jazz in the Heart of Daegu Posted on June 8, 2023December 23, 2025 Downtown Daegu’s Live Music Underground Located in the basement of the Eldis Regent Hotel in downtown Daegu, Blue Chicago Jazz Club is a captivating live jazz club. Reservations are suggested but not required, and an admission fee of 15,000 ₩ per person is credited back to you upon arrival. The… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Everything You Need to Know About the Daegu Craft Beer Festival Posted on June 4, 2023December 23, 2025 The Daegu Craft Beer Festival was a remarkable blend of craft beers, mouthwatering food, live music, perfect weather, and surprise guest, Zero from TFN. Standout brews like Bubble Chemistry’s strawberry sour beer made the event unforgettable. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES What You Need to Know: Watching a Baseball Game in Korea Posted on May 17, 2023December 26, 2025 Join us for the thrill of a Korean baseball game in the Excitement zone– mishaps to unforgettable moments at a Samsung Daegu Lions game. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Daegu Opera House: The Best Cultural Night Out for Travelers Posted on October 11, 2015December 27, 2025 Opera in Daegu, you say? Heck yes. I put on my favorite little black dress and had a blast. Since 2004, the Daegu Opera House Foundation has offered a full schedule of local and well-known popular operas, concerts, musicals, and ballets like Aida and Figaro. We paid 30,000 Won each… Read more