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When K-dramas feel like a vacation: Shows that take you on a journey

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Posted by A-Nish Thursday, September 18, 2025 4,592

Sometimes, all you need is a good K-Drama to feel like you’ve been on a trip yourself. These shows take you across borders, to picturesque villages, or even on spontaneous adventures that feel like mini-vacations. They’re perfect if you love exploring new places or just want to enjoy beautiful scenery from the comfort of home.

If you are looking for a show with beautiful locations and travel scenes, these K-dramas can be your pick.

MY LOVELY JOURNEY (2025)

Kang Yeo Reum, a former idol who now works as a travel reporter, takes trips on behalf of others for a program called 'One Day Travel.' Along the way, she rediscovers herself and learns what true happiness and success mean. With its beautiful travel destinations and heartfelt moments, this show promises both healing and inspiration for viewers. 

ONE DAY OFF (2023)

Park Ha-kyung is a high-school literature teacher whose ordinary life feels heavy and repetitive. To escape, she takes one-day trips every Saturday, wandering new streets, trying local food, and meeting people she wouldn’t otherwise. It’s not about big adventures abroad but finding healing and meaning in small moments at home.

HOMETOWN CHA CHA CHA (2021)

Not exactly a travel K-drama, but if you’re craving peace and quiet, this show transports you to the seaside village of Gongjin. Filmed in Pohang, the drama gives you ocean views, cozy markets, and the kind of scenery that makes you want to escape city life. It’s healing, heartwarming, and full of characters that make the town feel alive.

ENCOUNTER (2018)

The romance between Cha Soo Hyun and Kim Jin Hyuk begins in Havana, Cuba and the setting couldn’t be more perfect. With its colorful streets, vintage cars, and warm sunsets, the series beautifully captures the magic of meeting someone while far from home. The Cuban backdrop adds a sense of freedom and nostalgia to their love story.

THE PACKAGE (2017)

This drama is practically a European travel guide in disguise. Following a group tour in France, it takes you through Paris, Mont Saint-Michel, and charming small towns. Each character has a personal reason for joining the trip, and as they travel, bonds form and secrets slowly come to light, all against the backdrop of dreamy French landscapes.

So, which K-drama gives you the perfect travel vibes? Please, feel free to share the ones not mentioned here! 

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