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Seoul's palaces in autumn, Busan's coast and Gamcheon village, Gyeongju's royal tombs in spring and Jeju's Sunrise Peak, with tips on transport and tickets.

South KoreaTwo Days in Gyeongju: Exploring Korea’s Open-Air Museum in SpringGyeongju had been on my list for years. It was the capital of the Silla kingdom for almost a thousand…April 29, 2026South KoreaAutumn in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung’s Secret Garden and Bukchon on FootI have been to Seoul in winter and in spring, but everyone kept telling me that autumn is when the…October 28, 2025South KoreaRiding the Sky Capsule in Busan: A Coastal Day From Haeundae to CheongsapoEvery time I told someone I was going back to Busan, they asked the same thing: “Have you ridden the…June 18, 2025South KoreaOne-Day Busan Itinerary: A Cultural Adventure Ending at Gamcheon Culture VillageThis post continues from my previous Busan travel guide. You can read Part 1 here for the full self-guided 1-day…December 21, 2023South KoreaNight Views and Dinner at N Seoul Tower, South KoreaWhen you’re in Seoul, it’s impossible to miss the iconic N Seoul Tower, also known as Namsan Tower. The “N”…October 21, 2023South KoreaPanoramic Views of Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) in Jeju, South KoreaHello friends! My journey through South Korea has officially taken me to Jeju Island, and today I want to introduce…November 30, 2022
Ink drawing of Bill, the writer of Ink on the Map, seen from behind

Hi, I'm Bill

I live in Saigon and travel slowly around East and Southeast Asia, Australia and the US, writing down the practical bits: how to get there, what it costs and what is worth your time.

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