Family Travel Friendly (가족 여행 프렌들리)
Traveling with family. Where to go with kids and what to see. Itineraries for families and destinations that are great for family travel. (가족과 함께 여행하는 것. 아이들과 어디를 갈지, 무엇을 볼지. 가족 여행에 좋은 여행지와 여행지를 위한 여행지.)
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Best Day Trips From Seoul With Kids: A Local Parent’s Guide
Seoul has so many great things to do with kids from museums to kids cafes and parks in between, but sometimes you just want a bigger adventure, a more open space, or a place that feels a little more out of the way, special even. Day trips from Seoul with kids can be absolutely worth it. The Seoul subway system is massive and far reaching into the suburbs so sometimes you can get out a lot easier than you ever realized. I’ve seen a lot of lists that just throw every nearby attraction together, but as a parent raising a child here, I think about things a little differently. Can…
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DIY Keychains & Bags: Why You Should Find Wappen House In Korea
Walk down the street in Myeongdong or Bukchon or in cities like Busan, and you might come across a vibrantly colored shop that is yelling out for you to enter. It’s Wappen House (와펜하우스). Filled with patches of all shapes and sizes and themes from Korean culture to Korean food and topped up with cute animals, letters, and numbers, too, if you just love patches, you NEED to stop in. It’s not only fun, but it’s also family-friendly and it would make for a great unique Korean souvenir. Take the kids or make something for yourself. You can buy the patches on their own and take them home or the…
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How To Visit A Sheep Farm in Gapyeong at Cloud Hill
There are some great things to see in Gapyeong and among them sit some fun family-friendly farms where you can see and feed animals like sheep. If you’ve been wondering where to go for just such an experience, check out the Gapyeong Sheep Farm (가평양떼목장) which also features the very nicely designed Cloud Hill cafe. Feed some fuzzy friends, eat some cakes, and breathe in the fresh air of Gapyeong in Gyeonggi-do. It’s the adventure into nature you need this weekend. Get ready for an adventure to feed sheep in Korea: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after…
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T-Money Card For Kids in Korea: The One Step Most Parents Miss
Getting a T-money card for kids in Korea is simple… and it is. But if you’re traveling with kids, there’s one extra step that most parents don’t know about, and if you miss it, your child will be paying full adult fares the entire trip. I’ve been raising my daughter in Korea, and I’ve seen this happen more than once. Families grab a T-money card, load it up, and off they go… without realizing that children’s discounts don’t apply automatically. Just need a guide for how to buy a T-money card, then click that guide there. This article is specifically for parents, because kids’ T-money cards require one important extra…
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Kid-Friendly Food in Korea: No Kids’ Menus But Lots Of Food
If you’re planning a trip to Korea or have recently moved here with your little ones, you might be wondering: Do kids’ menus exist at restaurants in Korea? Whether you’re visiting Korea or living in Korea, so much of the experience is about eating out. There are a ton of awesome things to do with kids in Seoul but dining out with children in Korea can seem daunting. No, there aren’t really kids’ menus in Korea, but that doesn’t mean your kids won’t eat well. In fact, once you understand how food works here, it’s actually pretty easy. If you don’t have much experience with Korean menus or kid-friendly Korean…
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PAINTERS Show in Korea: A Fun Family-Friendly Performance
Looking for something fun to do in Korea? Something especially fun to do with kids in Seoul? You should definitely check out the nonverbal performance called PAINTERS. Imagine a performance that combines live painting, humorous and serious beats and movements, and cutting-edge media art. The PAINTERS have revolutionized the world of art and entertainment with their unique blend of live drawing, 3D visual effects, exciting dance, and comedy. They’ve consistently been the best-selling show for audiences for three consecutive years, and they’re one of the top 5 most popular attractions in Korea over the last 5 years. If you haven’t seen the show yet, you’re missing out! PAINTERS is a…
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Caves In Korea You Can Visit For Fun
If you’re planning a family trip to Korea, make sure to add visiting caves in Korea to your itinerary! The caves in Korea are not only magnificent, but also offer a unique educational experience for kids. From the world’s 12th longest lava tube at Manjanggul Lava Tube in Jeju Island, to the Gosu Cave System, which was formed over 450 million years ago, there are plenty of caves to explore. There are even caves with wine for parents or groups of friends. Don’t forget to pack a jacket and shoes with grip to make the most of your cave exploration with your family! Add some of these great caves in…
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24 Places To See Pink Muhly In Korea In The Fall
While most people probably think of deep reds, yellows, and browns in the autumn, pink is sure becoming a standard autumn color in Korea these days. Pink muhly fields are all the rage each fall in Korea ever since a restaurant in Jeju brought the plant to the country. I’m sure they had no idea what they were doing and what they would unleash, but now there are fields and fields of the beautiful pink wispy grasses that make visitors look like they’re floating on pink clouds in the sky. If you love finding flowers in Korea as much as I do, then read on because this one is for…
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The Latin American Museum is Probably Not What You Would Expect To Find Near Seoul
Seoul, Korea is home to an impressive number of awesome museums and centers to visit to learn and have fun. Recently, I stumbled upon the Latin American Cultural Center-Museum (중남미문화원 병설 박물관) in Goyang and was surprised because there wasn’t much information online but it seemed right up our alley. Off we went, to uncover this fantastic hidden gem of cultural education just west of Seoul. There are so many cool things to do with kids in and around Seoul but so much of it isn’t really promoted to foreigners so here is the info if you’re interesting in adding another great place to your list of things to do…
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Seodaemun Natural History Museum: Educational Fun In Seoul
Looking for a cool thing to do with kids in Seoul? Seodaemun Natural History Museum (서대문자연사박물관) is definitely up there on the list. This is a great museum which is in a bit of a hidden spot on Ansan Mountain. This makes it a great daytrip option because you can combine a stop at the museum with a nice walk on the mountain. Here is what to expect when you visit Seodaemun Natural History Museum in Seoul. Take a trip to the Seodaemun Naturan History Museum: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after clicking at no cost to…
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The Agricultural Museum: A FREE Thing To Do In Seoul
We are always on the hunt for awesome things to do with kids in Seoul so we pretty much have every museum, small or large, on our list to check out. Doesn’t matter what subject the museum is devoted to, we are there to learn something new and inevitably do. Right downtown near Seodaemun Subway Station is the small but interesting Agricultural Museum (농업박물관) and on top of being a learning opportunity, it’s great for the budget because it’s FREE! There isn’t a lot of English information, but there is enough to get by and if you have some knowledge of agriculture yourself, you’ll be able to help the kiddos…
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Bucheon EcoPark: A Fun Thing To Do With Kids In Korea
Ever on the lookout for parks, gardens and outdoor spaces near Seoul, I drove by Bucheon EcoPark (부천자연생태공원) some time ago as I was on the way to see the beautiful azaleas that cover Wonmisan Mountain in the spring and made sure to mark it on our map for another trip to Bucheon. Bucheon has some really interesting things to see, with or without kids, like the B39 Art and Culture Space and there’s also an aquarium in Bucheon to check out. For this trip though, we were ready to get outside, see some bugs, some flowers, and enjoy the scenery and the Bucheon EcoPark was great for that. Looking…
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Things To Do In Seoul With Kids: A Local Parent’s Guide
Raising a child in Seoul, Korea, or even just visiting with them, is pretty amazing. The city is far more kid-friendly than many people expect. Seoul is a massive city with everything from museums built just for little hands and curious minds, kids cafes, and giant parks that cater to those little people among us to experience spots and more. If you’re visiting Seoul with kids or living here and trying to keep weekends interesting, there is no shortage of places to explore. I’ve also seen a lot of “Seoul with kids” content online written by people who don’t have children or who visited once and made a quick list.…
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How To Rent Bikes In Seoul: Bike On The Han River Or Just Get From A To B
Do you want to see Seoul, Korea in a different way? Wonder how easy it is to rent a bike in Seoul? Getting around the city can be super fun. I know for me, when I want to make a day of traversing around the city, I want to make it more memorable. Of course walking is a great way to explore any city, but sometimes you want to put the pedal to the metal. Korea has so many different options for biking and scooter rentals to ride around the city and parks. The ones I’ll be telling you about in this post are located in Seoul but there are…
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The Gimpo Sculpture Park: A Fun Thing To Do Near Seoul
Always on the lookout for nature and artistic spots, seeing anything on that map that possibly melds the two becomes a must-see for me. After visiting the beautiful Anyang Art Park down south, I began searching for other art parks around Seoul and Korea to see what else there was to find and the nearby Gimpo Sculpture Park (김포조각공원) came onto my radar. I haven’t spent a lot of time in Gimpo and generally just pass through as I’m headed to the Gimpo Airport bound or other spots but there are some great things to do in Gimpo and it’s an easy area to get to if you’re still looking…
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Muuido Island Is The Fun In The Sun Spot Near Seoul To Find
Muuido Island (무의도) in Incheon is one of the most popular beach getaways from Seoul and it has become a bit more popular since there was a road that was built from the mainland to the island. Since it doesn’t require a ferry trip anymore, it is just a bit busier than before but still oh so fun. There are two beaches on the island but the one you definitely can’t miss is Hanagae Beach (하나개해수욕장). There is lots of sand, lots of fun, and plenty of sun. If you’re hot this summer in Seoul, head to the beach. There are actually beaches near Seoul if you’re ready to get…
