Category Archives: SOUTH KOREA

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Gangnam style! Although arguably most famous outside of Seoul as the title of Psy’s global K-pop hit, Gangnam in Seoul (South Korea) has a unique identity of its own. This trendy neighbourhood is an urban utopia of high-end shopping malls, traditional temples, K-Beauty treatments and choice cultural spots. There are lots of things to do […]

One of Seoul’s most popular neighborhoods for shopping and restaurants, Myeongdong is a lively and vibrant district popular with locals and tourists alike. A retail mecca by day and bustling street food destination by night, Myeongdong has many things to do and see. From historic buildings like Myeongdong cathedral to the colourful comic characters on […]

Euljiro is one of hippest neighbourhoods in Seoul, packed full of dive bars, speakeasy style sipping joints and incredible foodie adventures. Euljiro also has many historical landmarks and heritage buildings right on its doorstep, plus the bright lights of Myeongdong close by. Yet despite all this, Euljiro is generally unknown to travellers and tourists. Often […]

One of Seoul’s most popular night markets and easily accessible by the Metro, Myeongdong Night Market is a tasty, treasure trove of cheap street food and evening eats. By day, Myeongdong is a bustling Seoul neighbourhood chock full of shops, restaurants and even some cute cat cafes – there is even a whole street dedicated […]

There are lots of things to do in Seoul but if you want to escape the city, there are numerous day trips from Seoul. From the natural wonders of Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm to the solemn history of the DMZ, there are a wide range of day-trips from Seoul – many […]