Travel To Korea: The Soul of Seoul Starter Guide

Royyal Dog Mural, Ganghwado Island, Korea

If you’re traveling to Seoul or Korea soon, then you’ve come to the right place. My name is Hallie Bradley and I have lived in Seoul, Korea since 2006. I have been featured on CNN, the BBC, and Samantha Brown’s “Places to Love” and have written for the Forbes Travel Guide, Lonely Planet, and the Korea Times because I KNOW Seoul and I KNOW I can help you have the best time while you’re here.


Where To Start Planning Your Trip To Korea


Korea Through The Seasons


Seoul Neighborhood Guides

Seoul has some amazing neighborhoods and districts to check out and they are all so different and special in their own ways. From areas that are more historical, to the trendy, here are the guides to Seoul’s neighborhoods to find.

If you don’t want to do all of the planning yourself, I’ve created 15 itineraries for Seoul which encompass these neighborhoods and more to make it easier for you to see more. No sight overlaps, check it out.


The Most Popular Things To See In Seoul

When you start planning your trip to Seoul, it can absolutely be overwhelming but there are some tried and true must-see places in Seoul, Korea. If you don’t know where to begin… start with these places and then fill in around them when you are considering where to go and what to see.


The Best Day Trips To Take From Seoul

Korea has an amazing transportation infrastructure so you can get in and out of Seoul, Korea to other regional areas easily even if you don’t speak Korean. You can travel by train, bus, and even fly to numerous places easily. Don’t just stay in Seoul when you visit Korea, plan at least one daytrip.


Korean City Guides

I’ve traveled all around Korea and been to some amazing regional areas. Cities big and small offer so much. Visit the less touristy southern coastal areas, or head straight for Busan. Find the historic cities like Jeonju or Gyeongju, or visit Danyang for adventure travel. If you’ve got even two days, see more of Korea.


There is a whole lot more information on this site to help you plan your travels, but this is the best place to start your epic adventure in South Korea.

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