The Ferry Crossing From South Korea to Russia (+ the Car Paperwork)
The easiest way to get your car from South Korea or Japan to northern Asia is a ferry crossing to Russia. Here’s the lowdown on how we did that with our Land Cruiser.
Overland Travel in South Korea
Disconnected from other countries by road, you have to ship your overland vehicle to one of its ports before starting out on a unique road trip. Don’t expect dirt roads or 4×4 challenges but enjoy the ease of driving on asphalt. The mountainous and coastal landscapes are beautiful beyond imagination and driving your overland vehicle allows you to visit the remotest temples and pitch your rooftop tent anywhere for a night under the stars. Driving and camping in South Korea are super safe.
Apart from that, make sure to include some hiking, whether in a national park (Seoraksan and Jirisan are recommended) or the challenging and stunning 750-km-long Baekdu-daegan Mountain Ridge.
South Korea Travel Guide – Travel Information for your Road Trip
In our South Korea Overland Travel Guide, you’ll read all about documentation, gas stations, money matters, road conditions, and more.
Our Favorite Hiking Gear – the List After 2 Thru-Hikes
After two thru-hikes, the Baekdu-Daegan in South Korea and the Jordan Trail, we have learned what hiking gear we need. Here’s our list.
Being Spoiled at the Romance Factory (Where are We – South Korea 11)
Romance Factory in South Korea saved our day, our trip, and potentially lots of other vehicles – they fixed the car’s failing brakes.
Accommodation & Overland Camping in South Korea
Overview of places we enjoyed camping in South Korea, or spent the night otherwise, including GPS Waypoints.
Watching Korean Beach Life (Where Are We – South Korea 10)
Japan kicked us out two months earlier than we had hoped for and anticipated. We use our remaining time in Japan enjoying its beach life.
Of Course You Can Hike a 465-mile Mountain Trail!
I was giving up. I didn’t want to do this anymore. My clothes were soaked with sweat, my legs and arms covered in scratches from overgrowth taller than I was. … Read more
Why Hike the Baekdu-Daegan? (South Korea)
“To walk nature is to witness a thousand miracles.” ~Mary Davis
Thank You South Korea!
When writing our last newsletter (Yes, I want to receive it too!) I was reminiscing about our 6-month stay in South Korea and started thanking people whom had helped us in … Read more
Hiking the Baekdu-daegan Mountain Ridge (Where Are We – South Korea 9)
700+kms of hiking the Baekdu-daegan in South Korea, may be the most challenging yet inspiring way to travel here.
Transportation in South Korea
Underground, above the ground, on foot, or varying from using 1 to 4 wheels or more. See the fascinating, nifty, and fun ways of traveling in South Korea.
Sightseeing Seoul (Where Are We – South Korea 8)
One week of sightseeing Seoul: the Olympic Park, the Bongeunsa Temple, Royal Tombs, Korea’s National Museum and the Korean War Memorial.
Hiking in Jirisan National Park (Where Are We – South Korea 7)
4 days of hiking in Jirisan National Park were followed by an additional 7 further north. It ws the start of the Baegdu Daegan Trail.
Hiking in Seoraksan National Park (Where Are We – South Korea 6)
July 11, 2016: A 3-day hike in Seoraksan National Park had us blown away. The views, the trails, the sites along the way, the meetings with Koreans all contributed to a new passion: hiking.
Visiting the Demilitarized Zone (Where Are We – South Korea 5)
Visiting the DMZ zone in the east of South Korea: the Eilji Observatory and the 4th tunnel, both near Yanggu.
Visiting Seoul (Where Are We – South Korea 4)
Starting our Landcruising Adventure on a new continent, South Korea has the honor of being our first step in the Far East.
New Continent, New Country: South Korea
When traveling from one country to the next, let alone to another continent, it’s hard not to compare. And while doing that, we tend to focus on what we like about the … Read more
Shipping the Land Cruiser from Suriname to South Korea – Part 2
Ins and outs of shipping the Land Cruiser in a container to Busan Port in South Korea.
Exploring the South Coast (Where Are We? – South Korea 3)
Where are we – South Korea 3: Landcruising through the southern part of South Korea: cherry blossom, temples, food, hiking, camping, people.
Getting the Land Cruiser out of Busan Port (Where Are We – South Korea 2)
After 60 days sailing around the world, our home on wheels is back on terra firma. Better: we retrieved it from the port today!
Starting our Landcruising Adventure in the Far East (Where Are We – South Korea 1)
March 25, 2016: We’re in South Korea! We are super excited to start a new phase of our journey. It couldn’t have started in a better way: by being invited by South Koreans.
