- Visiting the city of Gyeongju, a world UNESCO heritage site where many historic statues and buildings are preserved
- Hiking in South Korea's beautiful national parks with stunning mountain views and hidden temples
- Spending the night at a temple with monks. Learn about their way of life, meditate with them, and try their delicious vegetarian food
- Taking a peek into North Korea from the DMZ border (demilitarized zone)
- Joining a traditional tea ceremony
- Tasting food — kimchi jjigae (a spicy stew), budae jjigae (literally 'army stew'), samgyeopsal (thick slices of pork cooked at your table), and gimbap (rice and veggies in a seaweed wrap) as a quick snack
- Exploring Seoul's bustling street markets like Namdaemun Market and Gwangjang Market
- Sampling local spirits. Such as soju (a vodka-like spirit), maekju (the Korean word for beer), makgeolli (a rice wine), or bokbunja (a Korean plum wine)
- Experiencing Seoul's vibrant nightlife with live music, karaoke, and trendy clubs
- Soaking at the jimjilbang (day spa / public bathhouse)
- Seeing an ancient Korean palace from centuries ago restored to its original beauty and colors
- Enjoying traditional Korean performances like music and dance shows like Nanta