Planning a trip to Seoul with kids? Seoul is a safe, family friendly city in South Korea with lots of children’s museums, colourful attractions, cute character stores and fun things to do. From top theme parks to real-life underwater mermaids, the world’s largest cinema screen to fantastic flavored ice-creams, there is something to suit all […]
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Looking to do Seoul on a budget? From hanok villages to hillside walks, K-Pop activities to cool museums, there are many free things to do in Seoul. Featuring modern free excursions like the futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza or night-time drone shows to more historic hangouts like the Deoksugung Palace changing of the guard ceremony, there […]
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All set for Seoul? South Korea’s capital is terrific by day but Seoul at night is sublime for night owls. Seoul at night comes alive with many things to do – from the bright neon lights to night market street-food bites, Seoul is a sprawling, world-class city and one of South Korea’s best places to […]
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Seoul’s Hannam-dong district is a hipster hang-out packed with cool cafes, bohemian boutiques and an array of artistic attractions. Easily combined with neighboring Itaewon, Hannam-dong is one of the best Seoul neighborhoods for a day of culture, coffee and retail therapy From decadent desserts at Passion5 to beautiful ceramics and artworks at Leeum Museum, there […]
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South Korea’s most idyllic island getaway, Jeju Island is a popular holiday spot for both domestic and international tourists. A volcanic island famous for its beautiful beaches and lush tropical landscapes, there are lots of things to do on Jeju Island (including meeting Jeju’s historic Haenyeo elderly women divers). Given the warm weather, Jeju Island has […]
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South Korea’s second biggest city is delightful by day but Busan at night is brilliant for night owls and culture vultures. Busan at night comes alive with many things to do – from the bright neon lights of Seomyeon or BIFF Square to sunset cruises along the eastern beaches, Busan is a bustling nocturnal nirvana […]
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One of Seoul’s most popular and inexpensive restaurants, Myeongdong Kyoja has been serving up delicious hand-made dumplings and noodles to hungry locals for decades. Founded in the 1960s, Myeongdong Kyoja has a simple but succulent menu comprising just a handful of dishes. Whilst the food at Myeongdong Kyoja is traditional, the service is a much more […]
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Hanging out in Hongdae is a happy way to spend some time in Seoul. There are so many things to do in Hongdae both day and night, from street performers to sharp shooting, 24/7 karaoke to Korean photo booths. Hipster Hongdae is where all the cool kids, cafe connoisseurs and craft beer geeks hang out […]
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Has there ever been a more iconic Korean drink than banana milk? Popular with all ages and available in every CU convenience store or Korean 7-Elevens, banana milk has been enjoyed for decades since its introduction in the early 1970s. To many a taste of nostalgia, Korean Banana Milk is still ‘trending’ today with many […]
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Now a subculture Seoul neighbourhood and hipster hang-out, Seongsu-dong in Seoul was once an enclave of industry with limited appeal. Since its trendy transformation, locals and tourists flock to Seongsu-dong, a happening hybrid of street-art, pop up shops with weird and wonderful warehouse spaces. A cradle of counterculture and the place to be seen in […]