There may possibly be a persistent concept that there lies an omnipresent energy that flows throughout the Korean mountains, offering the very existence source of Korean culture and spirituality by way of its historical past – the faith wasn’t with out basis. The South Korean geography is mostly mountainous, about seventy percent from the 100,032 sq. meter land location is covered with mountain ranges. It can be not surprising that the pre-Buddhist Korean civilizations would revere the mountains. They derive spiritual strength from its animistic chi, ever flowing, and spawning unique Korean customs, traditions and festivals. Accordingly, The UNESCO lists some of these mountainous terrains as Planet Normal Heritage Internet sites like the Jeju-do volcanic island, Seongsan Ilchulbong peak, and the Mount Hallasan Natural Reserve. Pure scenic spots like these … Read entire article »

As most of us know, there’s life outside Seoul. Busan is often an overlooked city, as several flock to Seoul, bright lights, big capital. But ask any Korean and they will tell you – Korea’s second largest city Busan is by no indicates the ugly sister in the family members. In reality, Busan is the actual Korea. Colorful, brash but endearing, Busan is a rough diamond that undoubtedly speaks for itself, as spending time with the locals will show you. Busan may feel like second fiddle for now but it’s time is coming.   … Read entire article »