The ex-K-pop and K-drama fan thought she was done with Korea. She’d grown up, was busy working in Europe… But Korea wasn’t done with her.

Forget about Google Maps, Uber, and Amazon. In Korea, Naver, Kakao, and Coupang are kings.

Nowhere is perfect, but what if you can travel everywhere? You could taste all the little bits of perfection countries have to offer. For Bum, that’s freedom. Being able to go where you can do what you want to do.

We’re launching a new series: researching Korea, your next digital nomad spot, by watching K-Dramas. You can thank us later 🫶

Every year, Korea hosts the equivalent of the French Cannes Film Festival in Asia - the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). But can anyone attend? Yes! And here’s how.

Experience Hoppin Busan 2025, a 10-week-long coastal workation in South Korea, combining coliving, coworking, and themed cultural activities. Network with global remote professionals and work by the beach in Busan.

June to August is the perfect season for your watersports, concerts, and ice food adventures in Korea.

Taking the time to travel slow, to sponge in a culture, to fall in love, to feel lonely, and decide to stay anyway… Adventure isn’t always adrenaline. It can also be the discovery of oneself.

Got your visa in Korea? Time to move in! The first part of this guide series walks you through getting your local ID card, bank account, and phone number.

There’s not much that can stop you from becoming a digital nomad. It might take time, effort, even sacrifice. It might come in a different shape than you dreamt of. But you can get there - if you just dare to take a step towards it.

Every nomad travels at a different rhythm. Shawn does it quickly: one month in a city, and up to two months in a country. His habits help him stay grounded amid all the change.

We’re launching a new series: researching your next digital nomad and travel destination by watching K-Dramas. You can thank us later 🫶