Seoul Travel Guide & Tips
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There are many special days in Korea. Among them, May 8 is Parents’ Day. It is a day to express gratitude to our parents and spend quality time together. To celebrate this year’s May 8th, I visited drRobin in Gwanghwamun to enjoy a delicious meal with my mother. Located in the heart of Seoul, it’s … Read more
In Korea, one of the must-have dishes the morning after a night of heavy drinking is dried pollack soup (Bugeokuk). That’s because sipping hot broth is the best way to soothe your stomach. I’m not much of a drinker myself, but I stop by this place whenever I crave hot soup and a hearty bowl … Read more
May is already here. The weather in Seoul has been perfect for walks lately, so it seems like the ideal time to start a Seoul snack tour. Last month, I met a friend in Dongdaemun for work, and after a delicious lunch, I was craving something sweet. So I immediately searched my phone to see … Read more
There’s a restaurant I often visit when I’m craving comfort food, and another place I go to when I want to experience something trendy. Usually, I head straight home after work in Myeong-dong, but every now and then, I get a craving for Chungmuro grilled fish or stir-fried pork. When that happens, I head straight … Read more
Last Saturday around 4 p.m., I finished work in Dongdaemun. The weather was too nice to head straight home, so I met up with a friend and we started walking along Cheonggyecheon to enjoy some sweet desserts and a cup of coffee at Ikseon-dong hanok cafés . The area was bustling with couples on dates, … Read more
Seoul, where I live, offers a variety of ways to enjoy the Seoul night route. I’m the type of person who prefers coffee and walks over drinking. So, after work, I like to go out for a delicious meal, visit a cute and stylish café, or take a leisurely stroll in a quiet spot. This … Read more
I think one of the most common types of restaurants in Seoul is the gukbap (rice soup) shop. That’s how much best gukbap in seoul has become a true soul food for the city’s residents. Back when I was in graduate school, there was a time when I stayed up all night every night working … Read more
The Seoul International Garden Show 2026 will be held at Seoul Forest from May 1 to October 27, 2026. The previous event was held at Boramae Park, but this time it’s taking place at Seoul Forest. Since I often go to Seoul Forest with friends for picnics or walks, I decided I had to check … Read more
There are many great restaurants in Seoul. Some of you may be wondering which ones Korean office workers choose for lunch. If you’re planning a trip to Seoul or are already here and want to experience a truly authentic Korean meal, we’ve carefully selected some local lunch in Seoul that we highly recommend. Located near … Read more
I visited Ggum-dong-san Dongsim Shopping Center, located in a corner of the Dongdaemun Toy Market. When I was a child, it wasn’t easy to browse or buy toys whenever I wanted. Now that I’m an adult, I occasionally visit the Dongdaemun Toy Market to reminisce about my childhood and browse the toys. I had some … Read more