Driving Around South Korea: Tips for the Ultimate Road Trip
An estimated 12 million foreign tourists visit South Korea each year, with many choosing to go on a road trip to explore the Asian nation’s unique beauty. If you are planning to do the same, picturesque beaches, heritage sites, and Korenanovela-worthy locations await you in and that will just be the beginning of your unforgettable Korean adventure. But before anything else, you will need to find the right car for your journey.
The Best Cars of 2020
Nothing beats having your own car while you are travelling around South Korea and that is not only because you get to have all your stuff with you. According to Business Wire, 69% of people who go on road trips say that the drive itself is as fun as the destination. This is also made possible by choosing the right car for the trip itself. A MINI Cooper, for example, is perfect for those who want a fuel efficient vehicle that still has enough space for bags and other items.
A MINI has amazing sound quality, too, making it the perfect car for road trips in general. If you want the full Korean experience, it is a good idea to get a Hyundai Veloster, a product of the South Korean multinational automobile manufacturer Hyundai. The Veloster is fuel efficient and offers quietness inside the cabin even if you are driving. If you want your music blasting while you take in the roads of South Korea, it has a good audio system too.
The Korean Pop Culture Road Trip
Known for its influential pop culture, specifically its TV dramas and films, South Korea is a destination like no other. You can follow a train to Busan, for example, and relive the harrowing zombie thriller all the way to the beautiful large port city. Once you get there, you can enjoy a cup of tea and some shopping at Nampo-dong or head straight to Gwangalli Beach or Haeundae. If you are a fan of Crash Landing On You, a TV drama on Netflix that made many K fans fall in love and bawl in tears at the same time, you can head to Taean, the location of CLOY’s North Korean village. It is a three-hour drive from Seoul.
Plan your South Korean road trip inspired by the country’s popular culture or by your own interests. Just don’t forget to book a car!
In corona times this makes tripping impossible… unless you are on mushrooms.