A wellness journey in Korea

My husband and I recently attended the IDEA Korea Fitness Summit in Songdo, a modern, eco-friendly city known for its clean streets and green parks, located just outside Seoul. This event is the Asian counterpart of IDEA World, one of the most respected global fitness and wellness conventions. Over the years, we’ve joined international conferences like IDEA World in the United States and Asia Fitness in Thailand to stay updated and inspired, but this was our first time attending the Korea edition.

We were extra excited, not just for the learning, but also for the crisp autumn weather and the chance to explore Seoul after the summit.

I was really looking forward to experiencing wellness travel in Korea—outdoor runs, nature hikes, and protein- and veggie-filled meals with Korea’s delicious banchan (side dishes). This time, I didn’t rely on the hotel gym or fitness studios. Instead, I embraced movement in nature as my main form of exercise, while only doing a few bodyweight hotel workouts during our whole stay.

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