BIBIMBAP-Another must-try during your visit to Seoul is bibimbap, a filling and nutritious dish that’s

widely available in restaurants, food courts, and street markets. Depending on region and ingredients
used, bibimbap can be served as a meat-based or vegetarian dish.

Red rice cakes (tteokbokki)- Tteokbokki is a traditional Korean street food that’s made with
thick slices of garaetteok (boiled rice cake), fish cake, onions, diced garlic, salt, sugar and assorted
vegetables that are stir-fried in sweet red chili sauce. Distinguished by its bright red-orange ensemble, this
popular snack is usually sold at street vendors and independent snack bars.

Samgyeopsal-Samgyeopsal is another staple Korean dish that requires little culinary skills, where
chunky slices of pork belly are cooked on a grill at the diners’ table. It's then wrapped in lettuce or sesame
leaf with dipping sauces and accompaniments such as button mushrooms, green chili peppers, green
onions, raw onions and garlic, as well as kimchi.
Spicy cold noodle (bibim nengmyun)- Bibim nengmyun is served in a stainless steel
bowl with a cold broth, julienned cucumbers, Korean pear slices, boiled egg, and slices of cold boiled
beef. The long and thin noodles are made from flour and buckwheat or sweet potatoes, though seaweed
and green tea are also used for other variations .

Korean fried chicken-Korean fried chicken takes on the quintessential American fast food with
its own unique flair. Unlike its American counterparts, the chicken is coated with a sweet and spicy sauce
(some restaurants add green pepper inside the batter for a spicier kick) before double frying it in vegetable
oil. As a result, the meat is very juicy on the inside, while the lightly battered skin is crunchy with very
little grease. It is a popular late-night snack that’s typically served with beer.

Jajangmyeon-A Korean-Chinese fusion dish, jajangmyeon uses thick handmade wheat noodles
topped with raw cucumber slices and a mixture of salty black soybean paste, diced pork and vegetables.
Priced from 5,000 won onwards, this hearty noodle dish is great for when you need a quick meal that
doesn't break the wallet.
Boseong Tea Fields-The beautiful, rolling green hills of Boseong Tea Fields are the only fields
of their kind open in Korea, and are just begging for a photo. There are many walking trails and viewing
points where you can take in the beauty of the verdant gardens and watch the skilled workers selecting the
best tea leaves. Tea is an integral part of Korean culture and you can experience a traditional Korean tea
ceremony while you are here. It is a great way to dive into learning about Korean culture and get a chance
to sample some fresh tea too.Before you leave, don’t forget to check out the beautiful bamboo forest on
the outskirts of the fields.

Hallasan National Park-Hallasan National Park is home to South Korea’s tallest mountain:
Hallasan Mountain. Traditionally, Hallasan Mountain was called Mount Yeongjusan, meaning ‘the
mountain high enough to pull the galaxy’. The park is situated in South Korea’s Jeju Island. There are
trails suited to every fitness level snaking around the area.Even the hike to the summit of Mont Hallasan
is pretty relaxing, and suited to intermediate level hikers. This mountain was once an active volcano; at
the summit, you can find evidence of this in the form of a stunning crater lake.

Martinique-Martinique is nothing if not culturally interesting. A French island in the Caribbean’s

Lesser Antilles, there is a fusion of French and West Indian cultures that you can experience, particularly
through gastronomy. Boudin Creole and Boudin Blanc are the two main types of food, and the national
dish ‘Colombo,’ made with spicy chicken and coconut, comes highly recommended.But food aside, the
island’s scenery has plenty to inspire you, with gorgeous beaches, botanical gardens, volcanic peaks, and
historical architecture. Discover the capital, Fort-de-France; its museums tell the tale of the island’s pre-
Columbian and colonial past.Visiting Saint-Pierre is a must, too. This modern city was built among the
ruins of the island’s former capital after it was destroyed when Mount Pelée erupted in the 1900s.
Whitsundays-Made up of a collection of 74 sun-soaked islands, the Whitsundays nestled between
the coast of Australia and the Great Barrier Reef is something truly special. The ultimate destination for
divers and wildlife enthusiasts, the archipelago is largely uninhabited – at least by humans. A plethora of
wildlife species call them home – from dolphins, sea turtles, and saltwater crocodiles to kangaroos,
whales, and wallabies.As with most islands of this caliber, the majority of the activities are water-based
and include sailing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. That being said, hiking, exploring the sights of the
tourist hub of Hamilton Island, and sunbathing on pearly beaches like Whitehaven Beach are just as
popular.

Mallorca-One of the most popular of Spain’s Balearic Islands, Mallorca is a celebrated beach escape
that gets 300 days of sunshine every year. With quiet coves, limestone mountains, citrus orchards, and
sleepy stone villages overlooking the Mediterranean, it’s perfect for relaxing. But there’s a lot more to
Mallorca than meets the eye.
Bali-Possibly one of the most popular islands on Earth, Bali is a yogi and surfer’s playground, with
regular retreats on the social calendar. While Bali as a whole has become much more commercialized in
recent years, with everything from backpackers to top-rated villa hotels, there’s still plenty of culture to
be found here too.

Bounded by forest-clad volcanoes, incredible beaches, and undulating rice paddies, you’ll find Balinese
temples, authentic villages, and tourist towns in the Land of the Gods. The Uluwatu Temple is the main
highlight in Bali. Perched on the edge of a cliff, it is one of the best places on the island to catch the
sunset.

Water babies will be in their element in Bali too. Part of the Coral Triangle that’s home to the highest
biodiversity of marine life, it’s a fantastic snorkeling and diving destination.

Bowing-Just like in Japan, in Korea people bow as a sign of respect, especially between people they
don’t know or work colleagues. It is not uncommon to see students bowing when they meet their sunbae
(older student), just as it is common for the ajumma at the restaurant (middle-aged lady) to bow when
greeting you.
Take off your shoes-It is a good rule of etiquette in most homes in Korea to take off your shoes
before entering. You don’t wear shoes in the house, because it’s not hygienic after walking down the
street, and Koreans, like many other Asian people, sleep, study, eat, and spend most of their time on the
floor.
It may even be the case that in some traditional, wooden-floored restaurants, you are required to remove
your shoes, so don’t be too surprised!

Respect the elderly-This would be a good rule to follow in any country in the world, and we
should often take Korea as an example. Apart from giving up their seats in trains or buses, Koreans are
generally very respectful towards older people. This can be seen in the way they call each other, using
specific terms depending on the age of the other person (we mentioned something about this in our article
on Korean dramas).

Don’t sit in reserved seatson the train-It is deeply disrespectful to sit on reserved seats
in the train. They are always a different colour from the others, and there are 9-12 of them on each train.
You may not notice it at first as a foreigner, but you may be rudely told off, in Korean, by the person to
whom the seat rightfully belongs to (elderly, disabled or pregnant women).