Visiting palaces in Seoul is an amazing time-hop, especially in a big metropolitan city like Seoul. The palaces of Seoul are well-kept, inexpensive to enter, tourist-friendly, and a must visit for the perfect Seoul itinerary. There are 5 royal palaces in Seoul, plus an additional residential palace that I included at the end. I’ve visited…
Most of my visits to Seoul have been during the summer and warmer months, from May to August. I’m from northern California where the weather is mildly cool and I’ve traveled to southeast Asian countries dozens of times, where it’s summer all-year long. Much to say, I was SWEATING for most of my summer in…
As great as public transit in South Korea can be, sometimes taking a taxi is more convenient. I’ve also visited places like Gyeongju, Pohang, and Jeju Island where there is no subway station, or in cities where buses were less frequent. And while you can use local taxis, it’s also nice to use an app…
I’ve visited Seoul eight times now, and have stayed in several parts of Seoul to experience different neighborhoods and areas. I also love walking all over the place and each area has unique places to visit. Here are my favorite areas to stay in Seoul, recommendations on where to stay in Seoul based on your…
The first time I went to South Korea, I spent three weeks there, with two weeks in Seoul as a super-tourist and took beautiful side trips to Jeju Island and Busan in the south. Here’s everything I wish I knew before going to South Korea as a tourist. These are specifically Seoul travel tips, but…
If you’re visiting Seoul in one day, here are five sample One Day in Seoul itineraries, including the top places to go in Seoul, costs if any, and how many hours to spend at each place. Plus, additional Seoul itineraries depending on your interest (shopping, history, kpop, kdramas) as well as more things to do…