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Where to stay in Seoul: best neighborhoods for first time visitors, nightlife, culture, and luxury
Where to stay in Seoul: best neighborhoods for first time visitors, nightlife, culture, and luxury

Myeongdong is the easiest base for a first trip to Seoul. Here’s when Hongdae, Bukchon, or Gangnam beats it.

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The best day trips from seoul
The best day trips from seoul

Three day trips from Seoul that need no hotel change: Nami Island, the DMZ, and Suwon.

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Getting Around South Korea: Trains, Buses, and Which One You Actually Need
Getting Around South Korea: Trains, Buses, and Which One You Actually Need

A practical first-timer’s guide to choosing trains, buses, domestic flights and transit cards for traveling around South Korea.

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Korea eSIM vs sim card vs pocket wifi: Which one you actually need
Korea eSIM vs sim card vs pocket wifi: Which one you actually need

Most people should get an eSIM and skip the rest — but it isn't the cheapest option, and one of them needs a credit card you might not be carrying.

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Plan a Trip
Where to stay in Seoul: best neighborhoods for first time visitors, nightlife, culture, and luxury
Where to stay in Seoul: best neighborhoods for first time visitors, nightlife, culture, and luxury

Myeongdong is the easiest base for a first trip to Seoul. Here’s when Hongdae, Bukchon, or Gangnam beats it.

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Itineraries
Beyond the Basics: 3 to 5-day Seoul Itinerary
Beyond the Basics: 3 to 5-day Seoul Itinerary

Five days is enough to see Seoul properly. This is the route of my favorite places in Seoul that skips the major tourist spots. It’s structured by location so that you don’t find yourself crossing Seoul multiple times in the same day.

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Food
Cafe Hopping in Boryeong: 4 Must-Visit Spots for Your Next Trip
Cafe Hopping in Boryeong: 4 Must-Visit Spots for Your Next Trip
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Hi, I’m Harold

I returned to Korea in 2019 and spent lots of weekends visiting a different part of the country to reconnect with my heritage. This site is the guide I wish I’d had on that first trip, built from places I actually visited and my experiences along the way.

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