Monthly Archives: September 2024

We tried eating at a variety of restaurants around Seoul, to really get a feel of the culinary delights. These included: market stalls, hole in the walls, food courts, fried chicken diners, fine dining venues, and many many cafes. Fried … Continue reading →

Animal cafes are one of the biggest attractions in Seoul. Especially spread out through tourist areas you are bound to come across one while travelling here. Cat and puppy cafes are the most common, but there are also more exotic … Continue reading →

No trip to eastern Asia is complete without indulging in a traditional massage. This was an activity that we didn’t plan, we were just handed a pamphlet and thought ‘Hey, why not?’. It was relatively cheap in comparison to western … Continue reading →

It only rained for one day while we were in Seoul. As most major attractions are outdoors, we thought of relaxing inside with a little bit of retail therapy. We are not generally high-end shoppers or the sort of people … Continue reading →

South Korea is a mecca for all things beauty, whether it is make-up, skin care, or hair. Chances are you’ve already seen the 7 step Korean scalp treatment being tested in vlogs. If you haven’t: just wait the algorithm will … Continue reading →

Hongdae is a one stop shop for all unique nightlife activities. There is an amalgamation of clothing stores, markets, bars, nightclubs, restaurants, food stalls, animal cafes, photo kiosks, buskers, and most importantly, chicken wings. Although most of these activities are … Continue reading →

Tucked into the modern metropolitan there are 5 ancient palaces scattered through Seoul. Walking through the gates is a step back in time, a needed reprieve from the bustle outside the walls. Each palace has their own individual character and … Continue reading →

Navigating cities that are built around western tourism, like Phuket or Cancun, are relitively easy. Seoul has tourist districts, but on a whole the city is primarily built around the local population. Which makes it a wonderful place if you … Continue reading →

The Myeongdong night markets are the center of the tourist district in Seoul. The market consists of two parts, there are buildings with permanent shops and restaurants open day and night, and dismountable stalls full of snacks and knick-knacks that … Continue reading →