SEOUL

• Bukhansan National Park (http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=312935)
• Namsan Park
• Seoul Forest
• Wine Tunnel (Directions here: http://www.goneseoulsearching.com/2011/01/try-cheongdos-famous-persimmon-wine-at.html)
• Banpo Bridge / Rainbow Fountain (http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/SI/SI_EN_3_1_2_4.jsp?gotoPage=2&category=&areaCode=&recommCid=283738&cid=1011984)
• Leeum Museum of Art
• Gilsangsa Temple: Take line 4 to Hansung University Station and leave exit 6. There is a shuttle bus that goes directly to Gilsangsa Temple. The Shuttle bus stop is in front of Dongwon Mart, 50m from the subway exit. Bus departure time from Hansung station: 08:30, 09:20, 09:40, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:30.
• The Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch: http://discoveringkorea.com/2010/11/26/daegwallyeong-sheep-ranch/ + http://seoulistmag.com/articles/read/the_hills_have_sheep

HONGDAE

• Try as many independant, cool coffee shops

KANGNAM

• Garosu-gil area: Take subway line 3 to Sinsa Station, exit from gate #8, walk three blocks and turn left onto Garosu-gil
• 10 CORSO COMO (bookstore, cafe, boutique, and gallery complex): Subway line 7, Cheongdam Station, exit 8
• Platoon Kunsthalle: Hakdong Stn. (line 7, ex. 10). Walk straight to the first major intersection. Turn left. Walk straight until you come to the Doosan Building on your right, cross the street and Platoon Kunsthalle is around the corner. The flea market is usually held the first Saturday of every month from 8 pm – 12 am.
• Daily Projects
• Galleria Department Store in Apgujung-Dong: Apgujeong Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2. Head towards the corner where the KDB Bank is located and turn right. Walk for 250m to the bus stop and take Bus 4318.Get off at Apgujeong-dong Hanyang Apt. bus stop. The department store is located across the road.

GYEONGGI-DO

• HEYRI ART VALLEY: Take Bus 2200 from Exit 2, Hapjeong Station, Line 2 and get off at Heyri Art Valley.
• SUWON HWAYSEONG FORTRESS: The fortress (Paldalmun Gate) is a 20-minute walk from Suwon Station, Line 1
• DAE JANG GEUM THEME PARK: Getting off at Yangju Station (line 1), it’s about a 15,000 won taxi fare (you may be able to negotiate 10,000), or 15 minutes on a local bus. Not many taxis seem to swing by the park, so for a speedy return the best bet is to walk to the bus stop at the end of the entrance’s long driveway, across the road from the park entrance. The park is open for exploration 09:30-17:00, seven days a week, with an admission fee of 5,000 for adults.
• Everland
• National Museum of Contemporary Art (http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/SI/SI_EN_3_1_2_4.jsp?gotoPage=&category=&areaCode=&recommCid=283733&cid=313290)

BUSAN (Last Weekend)

• SHINSEGAE CENTUM CITY: Get off at Centum City Station (Line 2), the subway is directly connected to the department store. Opening hours on Saturdays are from 10:30-21:00.
• HAEDONG YONGGUNGSA TEMPLE: Get off at Haeundae Station (Line 2), Exit 7. Take bus 181 and get off at "Yonggungsa Temple". Opening hours are from 4:00-19:00, and it's free of charge.
• BUSAN AQUARIUM: A 10 minute walk from Haeundae subway station (Line 2), Exit 3 or 5. The aquarium is open on Saturday from 9:00-21:00, with an admission fee of 18,000 won for adults.