What to pack for Seoul depends on your exact dates and how much time you will spend outside. A March palace walk, a July market visit and a January evening…
A jjimjilbang is Korea’s communal bathhouse and sauna culture in one place. It is inexpensive, social and wonderfully relaxing after a day of walking, but the naked bathing area has…
N Seoul Tower is Seoul’s classic skyline viewpoint, rising on Namsan in the center of the city. A little planning makes the difference between a rushed queue and a relaxed…
Taxis are useful in Seoul when you have luggage, miss the last train, or want to avoid several transfers. For most everyday trips, choose a regular metered taxi. If you…
Taking a Seoul bus for the first time is usually not difficult because of the fare. The stressful part is knowing whether you are at the right stop, on the…
Quick answer: Lotte Mart Zettaplex at Seoul Station is a useful stop for packaged Korean gifts when you already have a train journey or airport transfer in your plan. Come…
Bukchon Hanok Village is a real residential neighborhood of traditional Korean houses, not an open-air theme park. A good Bukchon Hanok Village guide therefore starts with one rule: enjoy…