South Korea

South Korea is one of the most fascinating and least known destinations in Asia. A country that has managed to preserve an ancient culture while becoming a world technology powerhouse, pop culture exporter and gastronomic reference. Seoul is a city that never sleeps: palaces lit up at night, traditional hanok neighborhoods, shopping districts that are visual spectacles, an explosive gastronomic scene and K-pop energy on every corner. But Korea is much more than its capital. Busan is the second city, with beaches, fish markets and temples by the sea. Gyeongju was the capital of the ancient Silla kingdom and is an open-air museum. Jeju Island is volcanic nature and beaches. And Buddhist temples in the mountains offer unique meditation retreats. South Korea combines Japan's efficiency with a more laid-back energy.