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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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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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15 of the Most Picturesque Places To See Cherry Blossoms In Seoul
It’s spring in Korea! And I know you’re wondering where to see cherry blossoms in Seoul, right? There are some super popular cherry blossom spots, hidden gems, and everything in between. Literally, you can see cherry blossoms all over the city so don’t think you must head to the “must see” spots. Enjoy any cherry blossom scenery you find here, there, and everywhere. But, if you are looking for the most popular places to see cherry blossoms in Seoul, then I’ll give you a few spots to start and plenty of hidden gems too. FYI, after these iconic light pink cherry blossoms bloom, you should also look out for the…
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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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The BEST Things To Do With Kids In Seoul
Raising a kid in Seoul, Korea, or even just visiting with them, is pretty amazing. There is a TON of things to do with kids in Seoul, Korea. Seoul is a massive city with everything from science museums, kids cafes, and parks that cater to those little people among us to experience spots and more. There is something for every kid’s interest. After receiving a slew of questions from parents around the world now living in Korea, I decided to try and cull together a list of some awesome places to take those kiddos with us. To be honest, I take my kid juuust about everywhere and from my experience,…
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Where To See Cherry Blossoms In Korea 2024
Spring in Korea doesn’t really begin until those beautiful light pink cherry blossoms bloom. At least in my opinion. Are you looking for the cherry blossom blooming forecast? You’ve come to the right place. Let’s see cherry blossoms this spring. There are numerous places to see cherry blossoms in Seoul and around Korea with some being more popular than others. You could really walk down the most mundane neighborhood and see cherry blossoms though so while you should and probably will seek to find some of the more major spots, also just keep your eyes peeled for trees along the way. Last year, the first blossoms I noticed were down…
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An Epic Travel Guide To Seoul, Korea For The First Timer
Seoul, Korea is huge and has gained a ton of attention in the past decade for not only a beautiful culture but also the Hallyu wave that has swept over the world. When you begin to plan your trip to the capital city of Korea it can seem overwhelming and you may not know where to begin. While I’m known for promoting the off the beaten path spots in and around Seoul and promoting new hot spots to check out, I wanted to create an essential guide for the first time visitor to this busy and fun capital of Korea. Having lived here since 2006 when I first came as…
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When & Where To Find Flowers In & Around Seoul, Korea
Flowers bloom in Seoul from April to October. Spring flowers, summer blooms, and autumn flowers make for stunning photos here in Korea. Want to know where to find flowers in Seoul? Here’s a guide to get you started. I’m just about a professional flower hunter in Korea and I want to help you find the flowers, too. Here are some places to see flowers that you might not know about… and maybe a few that you do. Make the most of spring in Korea and get out to see the dazzling display that Mother Nature provides. She certainly does not disappoint in Korea. Beat the heat this summer in Korea…
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What To Do If You’re Staying In Seoul For Seollal 2019
Click over to this post to see what’s going on in 2020! This year the Lunar New Year, or Seollal (설날), falls on February 5th. The holiday is from Monday, February 4th to Wednesday February 6th. Yes, that means with the weekend before it, we’ve got a five day holiday period coming up. The holiday can be a period that is hit or miss for where to go and what to see if you’re not prepared. While many mom and pop shops will be closed, there are still plenty of spots that WILL be open hosting various holiday events. Read below so you know where to go, what to see,…
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What To Do If You’re Staying In Seoul For Seollal 2024
This year, 2024, Seollal, or the Lunar New Year, falls on February 10th. Seollal is a big family holiday here in Korea so it’s important to know what to expect, what is open and what is closed. Most Koreans head back to their hometowns to see family and if they celebrate in the traditional fashion will wake very early in the morning and hold a ceremony to pay respects to their ancestors in which they will dress in traditional Korean clothing, or Hanbok, and bow to an altar table set with all kinds of food including meat, fish, vegetables and fruit. My Korean family will partake in this very tradition…
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The Best Places To Eat Brunch In Hongdae
Brunch places galore. It seems like that’s what the Hongdae vicinity is these days. It’s pretty stunning to me because I’ve been living in the area for the past 9 years and gosh darn it if brunch restaurants were next to none for most of that time. Sure there were a few that popped up and then disappeared but now, they are in full force and deliciously so. If you’re in the area and want some good eats in the morning, and I highly recommend coming over to the area in the morning when the hoodlums have skedaddled and the coffee drinkers have taken over, check out these brunch places…
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The Korean Bath House: The Etiquette Inside A Jjimjilbang
Korean bath houses are one of those topics that come up in conversation and it seems while there is high interest, most foreigners that come to Korea just don’t know what to expect and only have visions of sitting around naked and uncomfortable with a lot of people. Sure, there’s nudity in a Korean jjimjilbang (찜질방) but that’s not the only thing that happens in a Korean spa. I’ve visited a mokyoktang, or neighborhood bath house, a number of times and also been to more high-end one time experience Korean spas that are perfect for tourists. Both have their purposes and are equally essential for a good beauty ritual if…
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24 Stunning Buddhist Temples in Korea You Can Visit
There are around 900 traditional Buddhist temples in Korea inviting one and all in for quiet meditation and calm surroundings. Ranging in size with some only consisting of a few buildings while others have dozens, they all have one thing in common and that is how stunning they are. From the temples that sit smack dab in the middle of the city to ones that require a hike a couple hours into lush mountains, they are all intricately painted and adorned with gorgeous religious relics inside and out. Some look out at oceans and some look out onto valleys. Some have statues that tower high above everything around and some…
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Ansan Mountain In Seoul Is A Cherry Blossom Best Kept Secret
If you’re looking for a beautiful cherry blossom spot in Seoul you might not have heard about, here it is: Ansan Mountain. When the cherry blossoms begin to bloom in Seoul, the city awakens from the winter and it is gorgeous. There are some really popular cherry blossom hot spots to find like Yeouido Island, Seokchon Lake or Namsan Mountain where Namsan Tower/N Seoul Tower sits, but there are also just cherry blossoms cherry blossoms cherry blossoms everywhere you look. It’s actually really common for people to walk out their front doors only to realize that their street was lined with cherry blossom trees all year but they didn’t realize…
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What To Do If You’re Staying in Seoul for Chuseok 2023
(UPDATED for 2023) Chuseok, one of the biggest holidays in Korea, is coming up and many Korean families will head to their family homes to be thankful for the good harvest by eating lots of food and playing traditional games. Often tourists and foreigners in Seoul are left wondering what will be open during Chuseok and what they can do. Here are some ideas for what to do this year for Chuseok in Seoul which is a four day holiday that spans September 28th to September 30th. Chuseok, or the Korean Thanksgiving, is one of the best times to STAY in Seoul in my opinion. Seoul is a fairly new…
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The Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Market: Experience Herbal Medicine In Seoul
Pharmacies, pharmacies everywhere, but did you know there are also herbal medicine markets and more holistic medicine places you can go in Seoul too? After living in Korea for many years, I become very interested in some of the more holistic ways that they take care of pain. After birthing, Korean traditional medicine recommends staying in very hot rooms and eating seaweed soup to produce more milk. When I have headaches or indigestion, my husband were ask where it hurt and then push on pressure points in my hands the way his other would do to him. Why take medicine when you don’t have to? Anyway, if you’re looking to…