🌊 🍂 Busan Reset: Where Fall Foliage Meets Coastal Sunsets 🌇 🇰🇷

🙋🏻‍♀️ Hi, I'm Jessica! I'm a Creative Writing Coach, writer, and travel lover. I've taken great care in planning this trip to be fun, memorable, and a great taste of Korean culture. Please read the posting carefully before booking to ensure that this trip suits your needs & let me know any questions you have. This trip does have some activities/events planned with scheduled free days. This is one of three trips I will be hosting during my time in South Korea this fall. Please take a look at my profile for more information on the co-working trip with some planned activities in Seoul, or the multi-city autumn photography tour. Feel free to do more than one if you're staying on in Korea longer! 🗒️ Note: This trip starts the day after the multi-city South Korea photography tour ends: perfect for those who want to continue the adventure. 📸🏯🍁 If you sign up for both, you have the option adding another day to your Busan stay so that you won't need to check-out and back in again. See additional pricing below. 🚨 This is an early bird 🐦 price! Book before June 1st before the price increases by about €338/$395 🚨 What's Included ✅ - 🏠 13 nights in a beachfront penthouse apartment in Haeundae, Busan - 🛌 Private bedroom with full bed and private bathroom - 🍜 Welcome dinner at a local Busan restaurant - 🧖🏽‍♀️ K-Beauty self-care welcome kit upon arrival - 🚋 Transit card preloaded with 60,000 KRW (approx. €35/$45) for buses, metro, & trains - 🏙️ Busan Culture Tour with a local guide (Heuinyuul Culture Village, Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi Seafood Market, local gems) 🦀 - 🍁 Full-day trip to Naejangsan National Park for stunning autumn foliage - 🍵 Tea Ceremony & Calligraphy experience in a cozy Busan teahouse (includes memento) - 🎬 Two curated film viewings with group discussions - 🎟️ Entrance fees and local guides for all included activities - 👩🏻‍💻 Discounted one-on-one creative coaching sessions available throughout the stay (optional) Not Included ❌ - Flights to/from South Korea - Visas, travel insurance, and health insurance - Meals not mentioned above - Optional activities (see below) ‼️ Limited to 2 Travelers ‼️ This is an intentionally intimate experience. With only 2 spots available, you'll enjoy a personal, flexible trip with space to breathe and create. 🧳 This trip is perfect for travelers who want: - Digital nomads seeking a beautiful, beachfront base to work from with ocean views - Creatives wanting space, time, and cultural inspiration - Remote workers looking to blend productivity with meaningful travel - Slow travelers who prefer settling into a place rather than rushing through If you want to live in Busan for two weeks: working with the ocean as your backdrop, exploring at your own pace, and immersing yourself in Korean culture; this is your trip. ✨ Optional Add-On Activities ✨ Enhance your experience with these optional activities, available for an additional cost: - 📸 Jeju Island Day Trip with Hanbok Photoshoot — €150/$175 + approx. €86/$100 airfare Fly to South Korea's subtropical volcanic island for a stunning one-hour Hanbok photoshoot at the dramatic Yongduam (Dragon Head) Rock, followed by a free afternoon to explore Jeju's natural wonders. A bucket-list day trip with professional photos to treasure. - 🥘 Korean Bapsang Cooking Class with a Busan chef — €85/$99 Learn to prepare a traditional Korean "bapsang", a beautifully arranged table of rice and side dishes, with a local chef right here in the Haeundae neighborhood. Enjoy everything you create as your lunch. - 🥃 Gyeongju Day Trip with Korean Liquor Brewing Experience — €47/$55 Visit the ancient Silla capital and learn the art of Korean liquor brewing from a remarkable 14th-generation brewer. A rare cultural immersion you won't find on typical tours. - 🏔 Hiking & Rice Wine Tasting in the Busan Mountains with a local guide — €47/$55 Combine a scenic 3-hour moderate mountain hike with a Makgeolli (Korean rice wine) tasting at a traditional Pocha street food stall. Includes a delicious authentic Korean meal and insider knowledge from a local guide. 🗓️ Please let me know as soon as possible which activities you'd like to add so I can book them while availability lasts. ✍🏼 Need help planning independent activities, excursions, or day trips? I'm happy to assist with recommendations and logistics. **Important note: Vegan and vegetarian diets, common allergies, and religious restrictions can be accommodated for our group dinner. Please let me know when you book so that I can do my best to ensure the food is safe for you. If you have limitations I will check into activities that include food to see if there are suitable options for you. **

🏠 Your Busan Base: Haeundae Beachfront Penthouse 🏠 Our home for 13 nights is a stunning modern apartment right on the beachfront in Haeundae: Busan's most famous coastal neighborhood, known for its golden sand beach, vibrant food scene, and easy access to mountains, temples, and cultural attractions. This isn't just a place to sleep; it's a space designed for living, working, and unwinding: Private bedrooms — Each guest has their own room with a full bed and private bathroom Ocean-view co-working space — A table with chairs overlooking the sea, perfect for focused work sessions with inspiring views Hot tub with ocean views — Unwind after a day of exploration with a soak overlooking the sea Fully equipped kitchen — Prepare meals at your own pace with everything you need Washing machine — Available for use throughout your stay Modern and spacious — Clean, comfortable, and designed for longer stays Beachfront location — Step outside for autumn walks on the sand and breathtaking sunsets over the water Upon arrival, each tripmate will find a curated K-Beauty self-care welcome kit on their bed: the perfect way to begin your Busan retreat. The booking has been confirmed with the property owner. I will send pictures and more details about the places we are staying at once you book to avoid sharing the owner's images publicly. 💌 Save the trip to chat with me and get your questions answered, or ask a question below! 💌 Once you book, I'll send you a detailed itinerary and a suggested packing list along with what to expect weather wise. ✨ Combine with the Photography Tour or add an extra night at the end of your stay ✨ This trip starts one day after the multi-city "Korea in Color: An Autumn Journey of Palaces, Peaks & Portraits" ends, making it easy to extend your Korea adventure. See my profile for more info on this tour. Want to do both? Add an extra night at the beginning of this trip for €85/$99 to bridge the gap between tours. Need more time at the end? Add up an extra at the end of your stay for €85/$99. Just let me know when booking so I can make arrangements. *Video credit belongs to the creator.*