We are flying to Korea this summer for our honeymoon! Since Emily has the summer months off, we will be traveling through Korea for 3 weeks beginning July 1st. We can't wait to explore all that Korea has to offer and spend some time visiting Bobby's family as well!

The last kingdom in Korea was the Joseon Dynasty (조선왕조), which lasted from 1392 all the way until 1910. Over the reign of Joseon, Seoul became the capital city and center of state affairs. Throughout the years, the kings had many grand palaces built here – five of them are currently open to the public. A tour of the Five Grand Palaces is a great way to explore the history and culture of Seoul.

Korea has many coastal and island trails that make biking a great way to explore!

The Gwangjang Market is the nation’s first market and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today.

Hanjeongsik is a full-course Korean meal with an array of savory side dishes. The most lavish of hanjeongsik traditional originated with the banquets served in the royal palaces or the homes of aristocrats. Usually the course starts with a cold appetizer and gruel, and the main dishes include dishes mixed with seasoning either grilled, boiled, steamed, fried, or salted. Hot pots are included as well, and after the meal traditional punches such as Sikhye(sweet rice punch) or Sujeonggwa(cinnamon-persimmon punch) and other desserts may be served.

The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a buffer zone, which was established on July 27, 1953 when the Armistice Agreement was signed during the Korean War. The DMZ vividly captures the scars and wounds of the Korean War as well as the wishes and hopes for the future.

The peaks of the Seoraksan Mountains break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea's most famous national park.

Jeju Island, is an island off the coast of southern Korea, and is also known as the "Island of the Gods."

We can't wait to explore all of the beauty of Jeju Island, including Manjanggul Lava Tube, Mount Hallasan, Seongsan Sunrise Peak, the Jusangjedi Cliffs, and Yeomiji Botanical Gardens.

Jeju Isalnd is a soft coral paradise for divers.

The Jagalchi Market (자갈치시장) is Korea's largest seafood market. This market represents Busan, where Bobby's family is from, and is famous throughout the country.

The N Seoul Tower, commonly know as Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul. It marks the highest point in Seoul. Many visitors ride the Namsan cable car up the Mt. Namsan to walk to the tower. The tower is renowned as a national landmark, and for its cityscape. Its attractions include observatories with 360 degree views of Seoul and a revolving restaurant.

Heosimcheong is the largest hot spring spa in Asia, and includes igloo-shaped jjimjilbang (hot saunas) and its famous "grand hot springs," a huge atrium full of pools and waterfalls of varying temperatures, ranging from boiling hot to icy cold.

Gyeongju is home to South Korea's first nominated UNESCO World Heritage Site and numerous other national treasures. It is also known as 'the museum without walls' because it holds more tombs, temples, rock carvings, pagodas, Buddhist statuary and palace ruins than any other place in South Korea.

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