How are you really traveling in korea?
Beyond tourist routes, I started with a simple curiosity:
How do people who live here truly enjoy their city?
This is a small guide to traveling Korea in a way that feels more like living.
The Curated Seoul Plan
Your Seoul,
thoughtfully curated.
Personalized for your dates, interests, pace, and the way you actually want to travel.
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HOUSE OF SHINSEGAE Choengdam : Premium Grocery Shopping & a Han River Stop
After discovering HOUSE OF SHINSEGAE at Gangnam(강남) near Express Bus Terminal Station through my post, A Weekend at Gangnam Express Bus Terminal: HOUSE OF SHINSEGAE, Food & Cafes, I naturally came across HOUSE OF SHINSEGAE Cheongdam(청담) as well. If it had been another restaurant-focused space like the Gangnam location, I probably would have just moved on….
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A Relaxing Yeouido Hanging Park Route : OUR Bakery, The Hyundai Seoul & IFC Mall
It was a hot Sunday morning in the middle of summer. During the summer, several public swimming pools open throughout Seoul’s Hangang Parks, and in the middle of Yeouido Hangang Park, there is also Mulbit Square(물빛광장), a free shallow-water area where you can cool off. It was so hot that day that I actually wanted…
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Things to Do in Hannam-dong : Hyundai Card Music Library, Cafes & a Han River Walk
This is Part 2 of Things to Do in Hannam-dong & Itaewon: A Local’s Day Route in Seoul. While I spent the first part of the day with a friend, from here on, I continued on my own, making my way through Hannam-dong and eventually to Ichon Hangang Park. Just like the route in Part 1,…
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Things to Do in Hannam-dong & Itaewon : A Local’s Day Route in Seoul
I originally planned to make a quick solo trip to Pace Gallery in Hannam-dong(한남동) because an exhibition I wanted to see was coming to an end. Then I made lunch plans with a friend, and the day turned into a longer route through Itaewon(이태원), Hannam-dong (around Hangangjin Station/한강진역), and eventually Ichon Hangang Park(이촌한강공원) (to be…
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Ice Skating at Lotte World & a Walk Around Seokchon Lake, Seoul
After visiting a trampoline park(VAUNCE Trampoline Park near Samsung Station: A Fun Indoor Activity for Adults in Seoul), I headed to Lotte World Ice Rink to try another activity I’d promised myself I would do this year: ice skating. One of the best things about this rink is that you can skate indoors all year…
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A Weekend at Gangnam Express Bus Terminal : HOUSE OF SHINSEGAE, Food & Cafes
Gangnam Express Bus Terminal is one of Seoul’s major express bus terminals, so it’s no surprise that it gets crowded, especially on weekends. That’s exactly why I usually avoid going there on weekends unless I have a good reason to. So, what brought me there this time? First, it was the middle of a scorching…
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VAUNCE Trampoline Park near Samsung Station: A Fun Indoor Activity for Adults in Seoul
There are times when, even though you’re an adult, you just want to play hard, jump around, move your body, and not think about anything. Of course, you could go running, work out, or go to a concert with standing tickets and jump around with everyone. But there was a time when I suddenly thought…
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A Perfect Evening in Seochon, Seoul: Cozy Coffee, Bistro Dinner & Photo Booths
After picking up a small cake from Patisserie Decide (Art, Local Markets, and Pastries: A Rainy Day Walk Through Samcheong-dong, Seoul), located in the back alleys behind the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), I headed over to Seochon(서촌) for my evening appointment. Having walked around quite a bit on my own, my…
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Art, Local Markets, and Pastries: A Rainy Day Walk Through Samcheong-dong, Seoul
I took a bus from Hannam-dong(한남동/ Art Galleries and K-Fashion: A Rainy Day Guide to Hannam-dong, Seoul) over to Samcheong-dong(삼청동). I hadn’t really traveled directly from Hannam-dong to Samcheong-dong by bus before, so discovering that the route takes you right through Namsan Park (남산공원) was a pleasant surprise. Because it was raining, the trees looked…
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Art Galleries and K-Fashion: A Rainy Day Guide to Hannam-dong, Seoul
It was late June, right around the start of the rainy season, and the weather was damp and humid. I had an appointment in Seochon(서촌) later in the evening, but before that, I headed over to Hannam-dong(한남동) to check out the ‘Alex Katz’ exhibition I’d been curious about. Since Thaddaeus Ropac is perched high up…
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Pyeongando Mandujip / Eat Like a Local: Hidden Office-Building Eateries in Gwanghwamun
It was time to head home(Gwanghwamun to Seochon: An Aesthetic Walking Route for Coffee, Indie Films, and Photobooth Hopping), but I felt like something was missing. Maybe it was the bread and ice cream I’d had earlier, but as a Korean, my soul was craving something savory—a warm, comforting broth. As I walked from Seochon(서촌)…
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Gwanghwamun to Seochon: An Aesthetic Walking Route for Coffee, Indie Films, and Photobooth Hopping
After catching a retrospective exhibition by artist Yoo Young-kuk(유영국) at the Seoul Museum of Art ( Why SeMA (Seoul Museum of Art) Should Be on Your Seoul Itinerary), I would typically spend my time wandering around Jeong-dong-gil(정동길). But this time, I headed straight to Gwanghwamun(광화문). I had tickets for the 1:50 PM screening of the…
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Why SeMA (Seoul Museum of Art) Should Be on Your Seoul Itinerary
When it comes to my favorite art museums in Seoul, this place is an absolute must-visit: the Seosomun Main Branch of the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA), nestled along the beautiful Jeongdong-gil(정동길). As you pass the entrance of Deoksugung Palace(덕수궁) and walk about halfway down Jeongdong-gil, you’ll spot a gentle uphill path on your left,…
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Seoul Children’s Grand Park Guide: A Complete Plan for Rides, Food, and Fun
After enjoying the Jungnang Seoul Rose Festival, I took Line 7 from Junghwa Station(중화역) and headed down to Children’s Grand Park Station. This was because I figured coming down toward Gunja(군자), Achasan(아차산), and Children’s Grand Park would offer a lot more elements to enjoy the rest of my time more fun. It was just past 5…
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Discovering Seoul’s Hidden Architecture & May Rose Festival
The northeastern region of Seoul is actually an unfamiliar neighborhood even to me, a Seoul native. Unlike the bustling downtown areas of Seoul, it consists of densely populated residential areas that you rarely have a reason to visit unless you happen to live there or have a specific connection to the place. In mid-May, hearing…
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