Tips Before You Visit Secret Garden in Seoul (Changdeokgung Palace)

Tips Before You Visit Secret Garden in Seoul (Changdeokgung Palace)

The Secret Garden in Seoul at the Changdeokgung Palace is one of the most popular places to visit, especially to see autumn foliage. So you’ll need to plan ahead! I’ve gone to all of the palaces in Seoul, and made sure to visit Changdeokgung Palace again when I was in Korea specifically during autumn. While…

Guide to Ikseondong Hanok Village, a Hidden Gem in Seoul

Guide to Ikseondong Hanok Village, a Hidden Gem in Seoul

Ikseondong Hanok Village is a charming and historic neighborhood in Seoul, known for its well-preserved traditional Korean houses, or hanoks. I accidentally stumbled upon the area while wandering around Insadong. Ikseondong Hanok Village is especially popular with locals, but remains somewhat of a hidden gem in Seoul. It’s also located next to popular Seoul attractions…

13 Fun Kpop Things to Do in Seoul (from a fellow kpop stan)

13 Fun Kpop Things to Do in Seoul (from a fellow kpop stan)

Here’s your guide to everything kpop in Seoul, South Korea.  I’ve been listening to kpop (and ppop) for over a decade now. It’s always a fun experience doing kpop things while in South Korea. Here’s the best kpop things to do in Seoul: where to go, where to buy merch at kpop stores in Seoul,…

17 Best Vegan Restaurants in Seoul (after 5 trips to Korea)

17 Best Vegan Restaurants in Seoul (after 5 trips to Korea)

Seoul has become one of my favorite cities for vegan food, and the number of vegan restaurants in Seoul has increased over the years. Though eating vegan at non-vegan Korean restaurants is not impossible, I’ve found that the safest way is to eat at vegan restaurants or vegan-friendly vegetarian restaurants in Seoul, which are plenty….

Best Visitor’s Guide to Royal Palaces of Seoul (2025)

Best Visitor’s Guide to Royal Palaces of Seoul (2025)

Visiting the palaces of 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…