Category: South Korea
Photograph of the week: Sunrise in Gangneung, South Korea
If you’ve seen one sunrise, you’ve seen them all. Right? Not so. Not all sunrises were created equal. In fact, some are so spectacular they’ve given birth to an entire tourist industry. Like the flashing orange, blazing red, gleaming gold, straight-from-an-artist’s brush version that puts on a regular morning show in Jeongdongjin, South Korea. Jeongdongjin
Photograph of the week: Lotte World Tower, Seoul, South Korea
Soaring 123 floors into the Seoul sky, the Lotte World Tower in South Korea may not be the tallest building in the world (it comes in as the world’s fifth tallest for the record), but it can boast three other, possibly even more impressive, ‘world records’. One: it is home to the world’s highest glass-bottomed
Luxury travel news this week
By Paul Johnson on Jul 14, 2019 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Japan, Regions, Singapore, South Korea, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to 
Luxury travel news this week
By Paul Johnson on Mar 31, 2019 in Asia, Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Kazakhstan, Regions, Singapore, South Korea
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to 
Top 10 most expensive cities in the world
By Nina Hobson on Mar 21, 2019 in Asia, California, China, Denmark, Europe, France, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe
Ever raised an eyebrow at the price of a meal on holiday? Spare a thought for those that live there. The Economist Intelligence Unit has published its annual Worldwide Cost of Living survey and it makes for very interesting reading. The survey was created to help companies calculate cost-of-living for expatriates and business travellers. Comparing the cost of 
5 of the best UNESCO World Heritage Site tours
By Paul Johnson on Nov 08, 2015 in Alabama, Argentina, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Going Out, Louisiana, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, South Korea, Tennessee, USA
There are literally hundreds of UNESCO World Heritage Sites spread across all five continents with more being designated ever year. Each site offers a unique and fascinating experience to discover more about our history, culture and biodiversity. Every traveller has different interests, Battered Suitcase specialises in personalised itineraries, tailoring tours and holidays to suit the 
8 great shopping cities for those who love luxury
By Marco Sagese on Jan 23, 2014 in Argentina, Asia, Europe, France, Italy, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Middle East, South America, South Korea, Spain, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide
Shopping is undeniably one of the most pleasurable things to do—especially when you are travelling, and you are eager to bring home some goodies to your family and friends (and of course, for yourself). There are many great shopping cities, but here are some of the best according to travellers and ladies! Seoul, South Korea Seoul 
10 more of the weirdest things eaten by travel bloggers
By Paul Johnson on Nov 12, 2013 in Africa, Alaska, Asia, Cape Verde, China, Featured, Food and Drink, Ghana, Japan, Namibia, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Philippines, Regions, South Korea, Travel Miscellany, USA
Our 10 of the weirdest things eaten by travel bloggers blog post from a few months ago proved to be quite a hit, so we here we are back with more weird and wonderful offerings. So, if you think your taste buds might be tempted by a spot of barbecued donkey or perhaps a scorpion 
8 boutique experiences in Asia
By Cristy Elmendorp on Aug 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Regions, South Korea, Speciality Travel, Thailand
Traveling to Asia and looking for an alternative to the luxury chain hotels? There are many advantages to staying at smaller resorts in that you can have a more tailor-made experience that is harder to find when staying at a hotel that has over a hundred check-ins daily. Here is a collection of properties that 
Man visits all 201 countries without using a plane
By Paul Johnson on Feb 25, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Cape Verde, Congo, Eastern Europe, Europe, Gabon, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Russia, South Korea, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Websites, Worldwide
Visiting all 201 countries in the world is a feat in itself that few people ever achieve. British man Graham Hughes, though, has taken that challenge to a new level. He’s visited every country in the world in just 1,426 days, covering 160,000 miles in the process – and incredibly, he’s done it all without 
Experience South East Asia in 5 luxury stops
By Sam Richardson on Feb 06, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, India, Philippines, Regions, Resorts, South Korea, Vietnam
Planning to take a tour around South East Asia? Well, here are the top 5 luxury stops that will take you around the region in an unforgettable trip. Cambodia: Sokha Beach Resort Beach life in Cambodia is fast gaining popularity these days, so if you’re planning to include this small historical stop in your itinerary, 
A new city to rival the rest of the world?
South Korea has plans to build a mega metropolis – known as 8City – close to Seoul and costing an estimated $265 billion. The development is planned for Yongyu-Muui island near Incheon International Airport, and is so far being funded by luxury hotel operator Kempinski, South Korea’s flag carrier Korean Air and Daewoo Engineering and Construction.
The best airport in the world... for five years on the trot
The ACI annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award has been won by Incheon International Airport once again and voted the world’s best airport for 5 consecutive years. Repeating its first place finish in the previous years, Incheon International Airport (IIAC) once again scored the highest marks in the ACI’s ASQ survey in three categories to
The best airport in the world
By Paul Johnson on Jun 09, 2009 in Air Travel, Asia, China, Europe, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Singapore, South Korea, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Western Europe
The results of the World Airport Awards from Skytrax are out. Congratulations go to Incheon International Airport in Seoul which beat last year’s winner (Hong Kong International Airport) into second place. The top 10 were as follows: 1. Incheon International Airport 2. Hong Kong International Airport 3. Singapore Changi 4. Zürich 5. München 6. 
