About

Practical Korea travel guides for first-time visitors.

Plan your first Korea trip, one clear step at a time.

Korea Travel Steps is an English-language guide to planning an independent visit to Korea, with a focus on airport transport, Seoul sightseeing, easy walks and Korean food.

What you will find here

Compare airport trains, plan a palace visit, find a relaxed Seoul walk and understand Korean menus. Guides are grouped by transport, sights, walks and food so you can find the next step in your trip.

How these guides are prepared

Practical details are researched using official operator and attraction information, with source links and check dates where relevant. Research-based guidance is identified as such. Photographs are credited to their sources and are not presented as proof of a personal visit.

Use each guide to make a travel decision, then follow the linked official pages for details that depend on your travel date.