Seoul Travel Guide & Tips
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There’s a place in Seoul that’s similar to Toys “R” Us in other countries. It’s not a department store, but toy shops are scattered throughout the long, winding alleys. It’s the Dongdaemun Toy Market (Changsin-dong Toy Street). Actually, I didn’t know about this place when I was a child. Whenever I got good grades or … Read more
When I was younger, Hongdae, Itaewon, and Gangnam were the trendy neighborhoods. These days, it seems like many other hotspots have emerged. One of them is Yeonnam-dong. It seems like this neighborhood is a bit difficult for foreign visitors to Korea to find easily. I think that’s because most people staying in Seoul during their … Read more
Last month, I had some business to attend to in the Mapo area. After finishing up my work, I considered just heading home, but instead decided to take a walk through Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeon Central Park) for the first time in a while, so I headed toward Daeheung Station. As I was strolling … Read more
Seoul offers a wide variety of convenience services. Among them, Seoul Real-Time Congestion is an essential tool. When I traveled to other countries, most tourist spots were so crowded that I couldn’t properly enjoy the sights or experiences. That’s why I want to share this system with travelers visiting Seoul, hoping they won’t have to … Read more
Since I work near Myeong-dong, I often pass through the area. Every time I do, I can’t help but notice that there aren’t many places that sell authentic souvenirs that truly symbolize Korea or Seoul. I’m talking about places like Insadong or the National Museum of Korea that sell souvenirs representative of Korea or Seoul. … Read more
Last month, a foreign friend came to visit Korea, and we agreed to meet at Myeongdong Station. Since my friend was coming straight from the airport, they took the subway with two suitcases. I assumed they would know to use the Seoul Subway Elevator, so I didn’t mention it, but my friend had no idea … Read more
Seoul is evolving into an increasingly convenient and smart city. One example of this is the Seoul Subway 15-Minute Rule. Foreigners might initially wonder, “What is this?” Let me share my recent experience with this rule. I was riding the subway on my way to work when I suddenly got a stomachache and needed to … Read more
What should you do if you’re traveling in Seoul and suddenly get a stomachache and need to use the restroom urgently? Since I live in Seoul, I haven’t often had to scramble to find a public restroom, but when I talk to my foreign friends, they tell me that while using public restrooms in Seoul … Read more
I think Samcheong-dong and Bukchon Hanok Village are the neighborhoods I visit most often in Seoul. They’re great for taking photos because they blend traditional and urban atmospheres so well. Just two weeks ago, a friend and I left our bags in a locker at Anguk Station and spent the day leisurely exploring Bukchon Hanok … Read more
Seoul is home to many alleyways where you can soak up the city’s old-world charm. Among them, alleyways with their own stories are a rare find. Deoksugung Stone Wall Street is not only a great spot for a date but also a place with hidden stories. Since it’s a route I sometimes pass through on … Read more