Get muddy at the Boryeong Mud Festival in South Korea

“I ran in, holding my breath and bracing myself for the felling of a million tiny piranha tearing at my skin. I was not ready for it to be warm, it was more of a shock than the cold would have been. It was like being in a salty bath with about a thousand other people, jumping at every huge wave that crashed into the beach. The swell was easily five or six feet and the waves were merciless but people were carrying on and taking the beating.”

“After cleaning up in the ocean we returned to our home base where we washed and scrubbed the mud out of every little crevice at least three times. I couldn’t get the mud off of me! When I finally did I had the most amazing silky soft smooth skin ever! I have never been a big spa person but now I’m a huge believer in mud baths! Even better, my skin stayed that way for nearly a week after my ‘treatment.’”

“Upon arrival we easily found free parking and after slathering on sunscreen and encasing our phones in their protective waterproof pouches we set off in search of tickets. Anticipating long ticket lines we were surprised to find the festival area somewhat empty. I guess nobody wanted to get wasted that early?”