South Korea

Everything you need to know when traveling to Seoul

Seoul, South Korea

In this guide, I will share with you everything I have learned from my visits to Seoul. This guide is perfect for anyone who is traveling to Seoul and needs practical information. This information includes where you should stay, what to eat, what to see, and how to get around. So why visit Seoul? In just a half century, Seoul has risen from the ashes of war and transformed itself into a modern day metropolis. The city is an interesting …

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Going to Seoul? 7 Itaewon restaurants that you should not miss

Itaewon packed on a busy Saturday night

Itaewon, a multicultural and diverse neighborhood of Seoul, is home to many must try international restaurants that serve everything from BBQ to burgers. All over Itaewon, you can find the cuisine of many countries including Mexico, United States, Turkey, Thailand, Italy, Germany, Spain, India, and more. Many of the dishes served here are unique to Itaewon and not widely available anywhere else in Korea. For many years, Koreans avoided Itaewon mostly because it was a seedy area filled with overpriced …

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9 things I learned on my first trip to Seoul, South Korea

Downtown Seoul

Seoul is an amazing city of contrasts. Old Buddhists temples and 500 year old palaces next to modern skyscrapers and mega malls. Here are a few things I learned on my first trip to Seoul. 1 – There is more to Korean food than just BBQ When I first visited Seoul, I had this idea that Koreans mostly ate BBQ and that there would be a BBQ restaurant on every corner. While there were tons of tasty BBQ restaurants in …

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16 things to do on your first trip to Seoul

Seoul

Seoul is the unique capital of South Korea that perfectly blends new technology, thousands of years of history, and religion. From Korean BBQ, to shopping, to visiting war zones, Seoul has everything to offer visitors. Seoul is such a fascinating blend of traditional and modern. The city is an exciting blend of local markets, large department stores, street food, high class dining, and friendly locals that always seem to be working hard or partying hard. Here is a list of …

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