Explore Seoul (서울탐험)
Top things to see in Seoul. The best things to do in Seoul. Best cafes and restaurants to find in Seoul. Mountains, parks, and more things to do in Seoul, Korea. (서울에서 볼 수 있는 최고의 물건들. 서울에서 할 수 있는 가장 좋은 일들. 서울에서 찾을 수 있는 최고의 카페와 식당. 산, 공원, 그리고 한국의 서울에서 할 수 있는 더 많은 것들이 있다.)
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Buramsan Butterfly Garden: A Beautiful Hillside of Azaleas To See In Seoul
There are beautiful places to see flowers all around Seoul, well all around Korea for that matter. The cherry blossoms burst into bloom all around Korea in April and then it’s just flower after flower from azaleas to tulips and daffodils saying hello. There are so many beautiful places to find flowers in Korea. I think azaleas are an underrated spring bloom. When these bushy flowers cover a hillside though, they are gorgeous! Here is one of the most beautiful places in Seoul to find those lovely light purple azaleas. Don’t miss Buramsan Butterfly Garden (불암산나비정원) in northern Seoul in the spring if you’re a flower lover like me. Here’s…
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6 Things To See In Eunpyeong-gu You Probably Didn’t Know About
Eunpyeong-gu is a district in the northwest of Seoul that most people drive through as they’re headed to Goyang. Having been a resident for a bit now, I was so surprised when I realized how many cool things there were in Eunpyeong-gu that so many people didn’t know about. While it might not be a huge tourist draw (yet), it should be on your list of areas to see in Seoul. From traditional villages to arts, culture, and eco-friendly parks, there’s a lot to do in Eunpyeong-gu. Eunpyeong-gu has some surprises. Are you ready to explore northwest Seoul? (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage…
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Room Excape: An Escape Room In Seoul
Looking for something fun and maybe mentally-taxing for you and your friends while you’re in Seoul? Well, then trying out one of the many Seoul escape rooms in Hongdae is the way to go! We tried out Breakout Seoul recently and now it was time to try out Room Excape! At the white point address of Room Excape, my group and I decided to become astronauts for a day by delving into the B-POLLO-17 escape room. If you like escape rooms but don’t speak Korean, fear not, there are options. Get a group of friends together and have fun in Seoul this weekend at an escape room. Which theme would…
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Things To Do In Hongdae: From someone who lived there
If you’re planning a trip to Seoul, Korea, then you’ve probably come across the district called Hongdae and wondered what is really going on there. Is this trendy neighborhood in Seoul really where you should spend some time? Well known for nightlife hot spots, pretty cafes, busking musicians and K-pop dance groups, there’s a lot to do in Hongdae… if you know where to look. The streets of Hongdae are fun and packed with a lot to see and do and it can be overwhelming if you go with no plan at all. You could go many many many times and still not see everything there is to see in…
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Bugak Skyway: Where To Get Panoramic Views of Seoul
Are you looking to take in panoramic views of downtown Seoul, Korea? Want to have a bit of coffee and take in the views out over Seoul as the sun sets and the lights flicker on across the city? You’re probably picturing a spot like Namsan Tower or Seoul Sky Observatory for those kinds of views, but there’s one more spot that doesn’t require a fee at all and offers just beautiful views from a beautifully vividly colored traditional Korean pavilion. Take a drive on the most beautiful road in Seoul, Bugak Skyway (북악스카이), and stop off at Bugak Pavilion (북악팔각정) for some impressive views. You’ll see… Get ready to…
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Where To Rent A Hanbok In Seoul: Everything To Know
Are you planning to travel to Seoul, Korea? Or you’re just looking for something fun to do downtown this weekend? Did you know that renting a Hanbok, or traditional Korean clothing, is one of the most popular things for tourists to do in Seoul? On top of that, Korean locals do it too. Renting a Hanbok is both fun and makes for gorgeous photos in the traditional areas of downtown Seoul. If you’ll be visiting a Korean palace or walking along the traditional streets of the Bukchon Hanok Village, and wondering how to rent a Hanbok in Seoul, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more about the Korean Hanbok…
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Seoul K-Medi Center: Learn About Traditional Korean Medicine
Are you interested to learn about traditional Korean medicine? Ever wonder where you should go in Seoul to get learn more about holistic Korean medicine? If you haven’t heard of the Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Market, then now is the time. Specifically for this post though, we’re going to delve into the Seoul K-Medi Center (서울한방진흥센터), a space built purposefully in the pursuit of teaching more about the traditional Korean medicines so locals and tourists can learn more about holistic medicine. I had visited Yangnyeongsi Market years ago before this center was established and I did not know what I was looking at at all. This center is really impressive and…
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How To Enjoy Lotte World: From Discount Tickets To Magic Passes
Looking for the Korean version of a Disney theme park? Look no further than Lotte World (롯데월드 어드벤처). Right in Seoul, Korea, Lotte World is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Though not as magical as Disney World itself, it is quirky, fun, and often a great way to celebrate upcoming holidays as they host events and parades on theme. Home to one of the largest indoor theme parks in the world, Lotte World is great year round and fun for all ages. Being right in Seoul also makes it really easy to get to. Are you ready for rides, shows, and more? Everything you should know about…
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The Hangeul Museum: Where To Learn About The Korean Language
Do you want to learn more about Hangul, also written Hangeul, the Korean language? You’re in luck if you’re visiting Seoul, Korea as you can find the National Hangeul Museum (국립한글박물관) easily situated just south of the National Museum of Korea. This museum is one of the many free things to do in Seoul and it’s also got a great children’s museum as well. Should you visit the Hangeul Museum on Hangeul Day though? I would really not recommend it. Here’s what you can look forward to when you do visit though. Get ready to learn about Hangul: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage…
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26 FREE Things To Do In Seoul
Korea can be a rather expensive place to visit or live but once you know how to have fun for free, it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re living on a tight budget to pay off those loans back home, or taking a trip to Seoul and blew your cash on the plane ticket, you’ll still have plenty to do for fun in Seoul. There are a ton of places you can go in Seoul with cool events and exhibitions, awesome parks, and historical buildings that you can walk into for free. Don’t miss out on these budget friendly fun spots in Seoul, Korea. Here is a list of completely…
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The Seoul Arts Center: Enjoy Art, Musicals, and Performances
Coming up on its 30 year anniversary, the Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당) is what to check out if you’re interested in art exhibitions, plays, musicals, operas, and more. It’s a place that hosts musicals in its grand colosseum-like opera house, exhibits from artists from around the world, and performances by Korean artists. There is also a deluge of places to eat at from your typical Paris Croissant to full-on restaurants like Dam. Spend a day in and around the Seoul Arts Center in the Seocho-gu district of Seoul and feel the artsy vibes of the city. Plan a trip to the Seoul Arts Center: (This post contains affiliate links, which…
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The 10 Best Things To Do At Starfield COEX Mall
Starfield COEX Mall ( 스타필드 코엑스몰), the largest underground shopping mall in the world featuring the eye-capturing Starfield Library, is located right in Seoul, Korea and is a great thing to do when you travel to Seoul whether you want to shop til you drop or see something interesting. A jack-of-all-trades mall, COEX has numerous opportunities to enjoy yourself with plenty of things to do in one place. With an aquarium, hole-in-the-wall public art, and even airport check-in facilities to make travel easier in Seoul, you will have few problems filling up your schedule when you arrive. Looking for things to do when it rains in Seoul? Or maybe a…
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A Guide To The Seoul Museum of Craft Art: Fantastic and Free
Opened in 2021, the Seoul Museum of Craft Art (서울공예박물관) is in the popular and touristy area downtown near modern art spaces like the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and the historical district of the Bukchon Hanok Village and the cultural district of Insadong. It’s a really great museum in Seoul to visit and would especially great when it’s raining or too hot in the summer in Seoul or if you just want to learn about the Korean history of crafting which is really interesting. Oh, and did I mention that this fantastic museum is free? Plan your trip to the Seoul Museum of Craft Art (서울공예박물관): (This post…
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Sanrio Is Trending In Seoul: The Sanrio Pop-ups To Visit Now!
If you’re a fan of the company Sanrio and their many cute characters, then you’re in for a treat in Seoul right now. From the Sanrio Lover’s Club Café to the Cinnamoroll Cafe, there are pop-ups and more just for the Sanrio lovers out there. Though Sanrio is all about the most kawaii (cute) characters of Japanese pop culture, this trend is not just for children. People in the 20s are jumping on it too. It seems that nostalgia is trending in Korea and anything that is a couple decades old or older is coming back in with a fun and cute vengeance. Are you ready for the revival? Or…
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The Best Things To Do At Night in Seoul
The city of Seoul is vibrant at night. Neon lights brighten the view everywhere you look and the nightlife in Seoul is amazing. I had never been in a place where things just don’t close before arriving here. From night markets to noraebangs, or karaoke rooms, there is so much to do at night in Seoul, Korea. Are you a night owl? An insomniac? This is the city for you. You can take night walks in Seoul along the Seoul Fortress Wall or go to a night market in Seoul to eat all of the delicious food. Where do you think you’ll go first? Things to know about going out…
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Breakout Seoul: A Fun Escape Room in Hongdae
Are you looking for a fun activity in Seoul to do with a group in Seoul? There are some great English-speaker friendly escape rooms to try. Escape rooms are a great team-building exercise, whether it be for work, school, family, or friends. There are varying levels of difficulty to them too, so you can find one that matches your style, whether it’s your first escape room or you’re a total pro. Looking for something fun to do in Hongdae? While you can do all kinds of things from eating to shopping in Hongdae, there is plenty in between. Breakout Seoul (브레이크아웃 이스케이프) is one such escape room in the Hongdae…
