Tag Archives: jimjilbang
South Korea Highlights Posted by sasha on May 27, 2015
It’s been a lot of fun posting travel articles and videos to the Korean blog over the past few months, but until I make it back to the land of kimchi and soju, I’m afraid I’m fresh out of new content. While many travelers to this side of the world tend to pass over South…
A Night in a Korean Bathhouse Posted by sasha on Apr 29, 2015
On both of my visits to South Korea, one of the highlights was spending a night in a traditional Korean bathhouse. Known as jimjilbang (찜질방), these are extremely popular with people of all ages and they represent an important aspect of Korean culture. Unlike spas back home in the States where you’re totally secluded, a…
10 Aweosme Things to Do in Seoul Posted by sasha on Dec 29, 2014
Seoul is far and away the biggest city in South Korea, and it’s the cultural, political, and educational center of the country. Just about everyone visiting the ROK ends up here at some point in their trip, and for good reason. It’s a vibrant city that blends traditional and modern aspects of life in Korea…
Seoul Video Tour Posted by sasha on Nov 28, 2014
Take a tour of Korea’s capital city – Seoul – Grateful Gypsies style. Check out some of the sights, stroll through a few hip neighborhoods, sample some delicious Korean food, take in some street performers, and wind down with a night in a spa. 서울 Seoul 경복궁 Gyeongbok-gung 광화문광장 Gwanghwamun Plaza 남산골 한옥마을 Namsangol Hanok…
JJimjilbang (찜질방)Part 1 Posted by Ginny on Oct 22, 2008
Today’s topic will be on Korean saunas or jjimjilbang (찜질방). Korean saunas are quite enjoyable. I always recommend my students to try it at least once, especially if they’re ever stopping by in Korea. Jjimjilbang’s(찜질방) vary in size and quality. Usually the most basic jjimjilbang’s (찜질방) charge about 10 U.S. dollars or less, while the…