South Korea

Pino Bonetti: Beautiful, modern and very well organized. A great Korean trip starts from here.

Pino Bonetti: Great views of Seoul. Nice neighborhood, but not ideal to experience the traditional Korea. Service could be friendlier.

Pino Bonetti: If you are a fan of Gangnam Style, you have to visit this station ;-)

Pino Bonetti: Wow! I got lost in this shopping mall and that never happens!

Pino Bonetti: 3 floors of Samsung products and history: impressive!

Pino Bonetti: Very modern station and friendly staff. Ticket vending machines are also available in English but they don't take non-Korean credit cards.

Pino Bonetti: Crazy gay bar in Itaewon.

Pino Bonetti: I really loved Itaewon although is full with expats and international shops/restaurants and it's difficult to get the a true Korean experience.

Pino Bonetti: A palace of superb beauty.

Pino Bonetti: The secret garden can be basically only visited as part of a tour. If English tours are all sold out take a leaflet at the entrance and join a Korean tour.

Pino Bonetti: One of the neighborhoods of Seoul I loved the most.

Pino Bonetti: You can have some good street food here.

Pino Bonetti: Beautiful building but check online the temporary exhibitions.

Pino Bonetti: Not the usual palace. It's a mix of Korean and neoclassic architecture.

Pino Bonetti: I wasn't very impressed but some works were quite nice.

Pino Bonetti: It's not just about the statue, it's about the whole area, the mix of old and new...

Pino Bonetti: Beautiful project of urban green!

Pino Bonetti: I had the best Bibimbap ever. And two Koreans invited me to have some soju with them.

Pino Bonetti: Just as RoughGuides say: "Find a spot to sit, close your eyes and listen to the wooden clack of a thousand game pieces"

Pino Bonetti: Seoul at its most traditional.

Pino Bonetti: The Prenzlauerberg (or Williamsburg) of Seoul.

Pino Bonetti: Avoid the (long queues at the) cable car and enjoy the hike! Perfect at sunset but expect company.

Pino Bonetti: Shop until you drop.

Pino Bonetti: Beautiful fortress, alas ugly buildings are both side of the walls.

Pino Bonetti: The palace in the fortress. Not as beautiful as the fortress.

Pino Bonetti: Ticket vending machines are not available in English.

Pino Bonetti: A little piece of England in South Korea. The closest hotel to the Seorkasan national park. Great for a morning hike.

Pino Bonetti: Buddhist temple and giant bronze Buddha just beyond the park's entrance. Bliss

Pino Bonetti: Kyejoam Seokgul (hermitage). A great stop on the way to Ulsan Bawi.

Pino Bonetti: Ulsan Bawi (rock): amazing views and delicious ginseng.

Pino Bonetti: Not the greatest waterfall but a nice hike, much easier than to Ulsan Bawi.

Pino Bonetti: Nice views at the end of the cable car journey.

Pino Bonetti: Gwongeumseong: super views and nice hike with the help of some mountain guides.

Pino Bonetti: AMAZING hotel w/ sea view and contemporary art museum.

Pino Bonetti: This sculpture park is beautiful and a great place to enjoy sunrise from.

Pino Bonetti: Pleasant beach with some interesting photo moments ;-)

Pino Bonetti: One of the largest caves in Asia: impressive! Not to be missed.

Pino Bonetti: A penis park. No joke. There is a legend connected to it, but it gets a bit "too much" sometimes ;-) The sea views are stunning.

Pino Bonetti: Korean porridge.

Pino Bonetti: If you are looking for a place in Andong or Hahoe Folk Village, stay at Rakkojae, it's worth every penny! Great service, delicious breakfast, beautiful surroundings...

Pino Bonetti: Hahoe Folk Village is Korea at its most traditional, don't miss it!

Pino Bonetti: Good hotel but the staff could be friendlier. Very well connected to the city, the station, the new (KTX) station and Bulguksa temple via bus 700 (and 10 and 11).

Pino Bonetti: Anapji Pond = pure beauty.

Pino Bonetti: Very peaceful place for a stroll.

Pino Bonetti: Everything you need to know about Gyeongju, Shilla dynasty and a big part of Korean history.

Pino Bonetti: Featured on Lonely Planet = very touristy, but the food is good and the ssambap is just a feast!

Pino Bonetti: One of the greatest temples in the country. Don't miss it!

Pino Bonetti: Do yourself a favor and hike from Bulguksa to Seokguram Grotto!

Pino Bonetti: Beautiful grotto, sadly protected by a not very transparent glass...

Pino Bonetti: Korean markets are always worth a visit.

Pino Bonetti: Stunning new station and easy to get to with the bus 700 from hotels, city station and bus terminals. Best way to/from Seoul and Busan.

Pino Bonetti: This hotel needs renovation. BADLY!

Pino Bonetti: I loved this beach ;-) Especially at night.

Pino Bonetti: A bit difficult to find but worth it. I followed instructions by Lonely Planet and by http://duncanjenkins.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/such-little-thing-makes-such-big.html

Pino Bonetti: If you are in the mood for shopping this place is just perfect!

Pino Bonetti: Sooo good! No other words to describe it. Very easy to understand and use.

Pino Bonetti: Good sea views and location. Check online for deals.

Pino Bonetti: Hiking to the Hallasan is such a great experience and the Eorimok Trail is a good start, although it doesn't bring you to the summit.

Pino Bonetti: Hallasan can't be missed!

Pino Bonetti: After ascending the Hallasan via Eorimok trail, descend it via Yeongsil, for the best views.

Pino Bonetti: Three stages waterfall. Very nice and easy to get to.

Pino Bonetti: Hoedeopbap (it's like bibimbap but with raw fish)

Pino Bonetti: The world's largest lava tube system.

Pino Bonetti: Impressive extinct crater in the middle of nowhere. Stunning!

Pino Bonetti: Okish hotel... Very close to the USO for a morning DMZ/JSA tour.

Pino Bonetti: Great DMZ/JSA tours! Can't be missed!

Pino Bonetti: The scariest place on earth. Probably one of the most dramatic moments of my life.

Pino Bonetti: Claustrophobic! But you get a good understanding of what's going on at the DMZ.

Pino Bonetti: The best views of North Korea from the South.

Pino Bonetti: Such a sad place, it's desert!

Pino Bonetti: Great hopes for a Seoul-Pyongyang train connection...

Pino Bonetti: Rather a motel than a hotel...