“I recently returned from the very first departure of our Discover South Korea tour. In the space of 12 days, we saw and experienced so much, but it still left me wanting to see more of this fascinating, modern and welcoming country. There’s loads of beautiful countryside, super-friendly locals and delicious food.
This South Korea tour starts from Seoul, a mega-city filled with highlights. I felt like I could have easily spent a whole extra week seeing and doing everything else on offer!
I loved the modernity and lively nighttime vibe. The National Museum of Seoul did a great job of explaining how a war-torn agrarian country with limited natural resources has transformed itself into an Asian economic powerhouse in just a few decades.
We also took a day trip to the DMZ (Demilitarised Military Zone), which provided a fascinating glimpse into the very real geopolitical tensions and the strong desire from the South Koreans for peace, reunification and to help their neighbours.
On our loop around the country, with a backdrop of great scenery, we saw a traditional mask performance in Hahoe village, hiked up Namsan Mountain and saw the impressive wealth and importance of the ancient Silla kingdom.”