CU convenience stores in South Korea are everywhere – with their unmistakable bright purple and green branding, CU stores are very easy to spot and seem to be on pretty much every Korean street corner. With over 17,000 CU stores in South Korea as of 2024, CU stores is one of the biggest convenience store […]
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7-Eleven convenience stores are a big business in South Korea – explore most streets or neighbourhoods and you’ll come across at least one small store (if not two or three within the same block). There are lots of different convenience store brands to choose from in South Korea including CU stores, GS25 and E-Mart but […]
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Starbucks Korea is a popular place for travellers and locals to enjoy a cup of coffee or sweet treat – with around 1900 coffee shops in Korea, Starbucks South Korea is ranked fourth in the world in terms of number of cafes, after the USA, China and Japan. From exclusive South Korea Starbucks mugs to […]
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Starbucks in Seoul is a popular place for travellers and locals to enjoy a cup of coffee or even buy a unique Starbucks Korea mug – with almost 2,000 coffee shops in Korea, Starbucks South Korea is ranked fourth in the world in terms of number of cafes, after the USA, China and Japan. There […]
KOREA WITH KIDS, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
HiKR Ground – Seoul’s Best Free K-Pop & Cultural Attraction Guide
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Overlooking Cheonggyecheon Stream in downtown Seoul, time to ‘K-Pop’ along to HiKR Ground, a free cultural center dedicated to all aspects of Korean life. Opened in 2022 and a modern visitor attraction brought to life by cutting edge technology, there are five floors of activities, pop-up exhibitions and a cafe – it is perhaps best […]
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Hello to ‘Hallyu’! Korean popular music has gone global, with K-Pop groups now worldwide stars – from BTS to Blackpink, Seventeen to Stray Kids, there are dozens of K-Pop groups to enjoy. If you are visiting Seoul soon and want to buy K-Pop music or merchandise, the highest concentration of Seoul K Pop stores is […]
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Popular with expats who have moved to South Korea and want to set up in Seoul, Itaewon is one of Seoul’s best neighborhoods, a trendy dining and shopping district with many international flavours. Still a little gritty around the edges, Itaewon is renowned for its coffee culture, craft beer scene and late night venues including […]
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A world away from the popular tourist cities like Busan and Seoul, Suncheon is well worth a visit, and is the largest city in Korea’s South Jeolla Province. Suncheon’s charm is that it has so many natural and historical attractions, from the 8,000 year old wetlands to its famous Nagan Folk Village. It is also […]
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Traditionally associated with Japan, did you know there are big bamboo forests in South Korea too? Juknokwon Bamboo Forest 죽녹원 in Damyang (1 hour north of Gwangju) is a beautiful walking spot and popular historical K-Drama filming location. We spent half a day exploring the beautiful bamboo groves of Juknokwon Bamboo Forest – onsite, you’ll […]
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Suwon is one of the easiest day trips from Seoul – known for its famous Hwaseong Fortress, historic buildings and cool cafes, Suwon is a must visit when in South Korea. Just 25 minutes from Seoul Station by KTX high speed rail (or a little longer by Metro or Korail train), Suwon is a sublime […]