Seoul Travel Guide & Tips
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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
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