Seoul Travel Guide & Tips
One question my foreign friends ask almost every time they visit Seoul is: “Where can I leave my luggage before checking into my hotel?” It’s a common problem. Many international flights arrive early in the morning, while most hotels don’t allow check-in until the afternoon. Carrying a heavy suitcase around popular neighborhoods like Myeongdong, Bukchon … Read more
When Should You Take a Taxi? Although Seoul has one of the world’s best public transportation systems, there are plenty of situations where taking a taxi simply makes more sense. I’ve taken taxis from Incheon Airport several times after late-night arrivals, and when carrying two large suitcases, it was much less stressful than changing subway … Read more
📑 Table of Contents Quick Answer Why These Korea Transportation Tips Matter for First-Time Visitors My First Time Watching Tourists Get Lost Mistake #1: Buying the Wrong Transportation Card Mistake #2: Missing the Last Subway Mistake #3: Standing on the Wrong Side of the Escalator Mistake #4: Boarding the Wrong Train Mistake #5: Forgetting the … Read more
Table of Contents Quick Answer Why Korean Cafe Culture Feels Different My First Time Realizing Cafés Are Part of Everyday Life Why Cafés Matter So Much in Korea The Different Types of Korean Cafés What Do People Usually Order? How Do You Order at Korean Cafés? Should You Find a Seat First? ? Do You … Read more
Table of Contents Why Korean Restaurant Waiting Feels Different A few months ago, I was walking through Seongsu on a Saturday afternoon when I noticed something that made me smile. About twenty tourists were standing outside a famous restaurant looking around in confusion. There was no line. No staff member. No sign telling people where … Read more
A few months ago, I was walking through Myeongdong when I noticed a couple standing in front of a street food stall looking completely confused. They had a credit card in one hand, Korean cash in the other, and both of them kept asking each other the same question: “Which one should we use?” The … Read more
Last week, the weather in Seoul was the epitome of summer. It was incredibly hot. The heat had completely drained my friend’s energy. I wanted to help soothe my friend’s exhausted body and mind. So, last Friday, we headed to Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) Station together. We went there to eat octopus, which is famous … 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 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