Visiting Seoul in November? From early Seoul Christmas events to the final weekend of Seoul Outdoor Library, there is lots to do and epic events to enjoy in November 2026 in Seoul; plus its the last day of the Seoul Outdoor Library. Seoul concerts in November include MONSTA X plus international artists like Kings of […]
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Sep
Visiting Seoul in October? From Seoul Autumn FESTA to the K-Royal Culture Festival at the Royal Palaces, there is lots to do and epic events to enjoy in October 2026 in Seoul. Plus it’s the final month of the Seoul Garden Festival and the sky lights up with two special Seoul drone shows including a […]
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Sep
Sep
Perhaps the most popular Seoul neighborhood for tourists to visit or stay in, Myeongdong at night becomes a bustling street food destination by night and shopping mecca. From craft beer bars to traditional restaurants like Kyoja, Korean photo booths to Korean souvenir stalls, Myeongdong at night is one of the best things to do in […]
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Sep
Sep
You may wonder why we chose to call our new Korean travel blog – South Korea Hallyu. To us, it was the perfect name to encapsulate what we love about South Korea, from K-Pop to Korean food. Hallyu 한류 literally translates as ‘Korean Wave’ and has been used since the early 1990s as a catch-all […]
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Sep
Sep
Seoul is a cool combination of the old and the new; where historic neighbourhoods and traditional tea-rooms blend seamlessly with decadent dive bars and a melee of modern restaurants and attractions. From the usual touristy areas like Myeongdong or Dongdaemun to the less explored activities like container malls or battleship park, we’ve done some ‘Seoul’ […]
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Sep
Sep
Most travellers associate Gwangjang Market with just food but that barely scratches the surface – a lot has changed in and around Gwangjang Market over the last few years, attracting a whole new generation of shoppers and foodies. From new K-Beauty shops like a retro Olive Young and bright purple OFF BEAUTY, to cool coffee-shops […]
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Sep
Sep
The historic center of Seoul and heart of K-Culture, Jongno District is a joyful place to explore, to eat and base yourself. From the bright lights and tasty bites of Jonggak Avenue of Youth to tranquil temples and traditional teahouses, Jongno is one of the best Seoul neighborhoods to stay in. Home to some of […]
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Aug
Aug
Eating out in South Korea can sometimes be costly or a chore, but it doesn’t need to be – with a population of over 50 million residents, there is a cornucopia of cheap chain restaurants in Korea, suitable for families, couples or solo dining. From the best bibimbaps to marvellous mandu, it is easy to […]
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Aug
Aug
Looking to do Busan on a budget? From Gamcheon Cultural Village to coastal walks, K-Pop activities to the National Maritime Museum, there are many free things to do in Busan. Featuring Busan beaches, seaside parks and observation decks, we also include Busan’s weekly free drone show taking place twice every Saturday night at Gwangalli Beach. […]
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Aug
Aug
Have you heard about ‘London Bagel Museum’, South Korea’s most hyped cafe chain? It was the NUMBER 1 most queued-for cafe chain in Korea based on the latest 2025 ‘Catch Table’ restaurant queue app stats. Recently there has been a London Bagel Museum scandal and workplace allegations (which we will detail) but based on our latest […]