When I first arrived in Seoul, I had no idea how big the city actually was. I showed up with a long list of things I wanted to do, only to quickly realize that most of them were about a 45-minute train ride from each other. And when you have limited time in the city,…
I was lucky enough to have six full days in Seoul, and while I was planning out my itinerary, I decided to include a day trip to the DMZ. I mean, never in my life did I think I’d be able to get that close to North Korea. It wasn’t even remotely on my radar….
If I could live anywhere in Asia, Seoul would be high on my list. It’s an incredibly livable city with a lot going on. It’s full of museums, cafes, pop-up shops, and great food. It also feels very safe, which makes it an easy place to settle into. That said, Seoul isn’t a destination where…
Anytime I talk about Seoul, I typically go straight to the cafe scene. This city is known for its delicious pastries and coffee, but it also has a pretty great cocktail and wine scene. There are small little places with cool vibes, cozy seating, and some of the best speakeasies I’ve seen in Asia. Seoul…
Seoul has quickly become one of my favorite cities in Asia. If it wasn’t so far away, I’d probably be here way more often. Between the café scene, the late-night eats, and how good the food is everywhere, it honestly feels like every day in Seoul somehow revolves around food. When I first arrived in…
I absolutely fell in love with Seoul on my recent trip. Between the incredible cafes, cool shopping, and how different each neighborhood feels, I quickly realized this is not a small city. And I learned that lesson the hard way. I made the mistake of staying way too far out for my first three nights,…
When I landed in Seoul, I showed up with about 30 “must-try” cafes pinned on my map and a very unrealistic sense of confidence that I’d try them all. That plan fell apart almost immediately. Seoul has an absurd number of good cafes, the kind where you could live here for years and still never…
I absolutely fell in love with Seoul on my trip. Historic palaces sitting next to ultra-modern buildings, neighborhoods that all feel completely different, and more cafes than feels reasonable. Every day felt exciting without being overwhelming, and by the end of the trip, I already knew I’d be back. The problem is, when you start…
So you’re planning a trip to Asia and trying to figure out if Seoul, South Korea is worth visiting, or if you’re better off spending that time (and money) in Tokyo or Bangkok instead. I get it. Seoul wasn’t originally on my travel bucket list either, but when I found a super cheap flight from…
Figuring out the best time to visit Seoul can feel a little overwhelming, mostly because every season offers something different. Some people swear by cherry blossom season, others love fall foliage, and then there’s summer… which, I’ll be honest, gets HOT!. I visited Seoul last fall, and it was honestly perfect. Walking around with the…