The most visited island, Jeju is also commonly known as Korea’s honeymoon island, with its pleasant weather and abundance of natural scenery, from the beautiful coastal terrain to the mighty Mt Halla volcano, parks and waterfalls. And in Jeju, one may chance upon the heanyo, literally meaning “sea women”. They are female old divers who wake up every morning, put on their wet suit and out to sea, catching fish with their bare hands, despite the weather conditions, 365 days.

Seoul is Asia’s new cool and chic capital. With its cutting-edge art museums, high-tech shopping, late-night lounges, and some of the tastiest food, it is thriving with vibrancy. Yet, a short drive from the city, one can still encounter the intriguing relationship between North and South Korea at the DMZ – perhaps the last place where the Cold War is still being played!