Of course, “best” is a highly subjective word, and while everyone has their own ideas of what a visitor should experience during his or her stay, I have my own personal favorites. So, without further ado, here are the top ten things you should do on your stay in Seoul: 10. Tap into your artsy …
Is the weather not glorious right now?! In sunshine like this, I refuse to be inside for any longer than I absolutely have to. This includes for meals. In fact, one of my favorite things to do in this weather is picnic. And with all the great green spaces the city has to offer (like …
Few places in Seoul are as soothing as the Han River, also known as the Hangang. Stretching 319 miles (514 km) through the city and beyond, the river has played an important role in the Korean capital’s history. Although still utilized for economic and industrial purposes, the average Seoulite views the Han River as a source …
It’s official. After a long, cold winter, spring has finally arrived in Seoul: old men gather around plastic furniture at local convenient stores to drink makeoli, cafes and restaurants spruce up their patios, and best of all, the flowers bloom. While the magnolias and azaleas are stunning, no flower can compare to that of the …
How does an American celebrate Independence Day in Korea? By eating food and lighting things on fire, of course. What else? After having to cancel our scheduled cook out (mostly because Itaewon left us all in conditions not able to do anything useful with ourselves), we decided to venture out to Apgujeong for much sought …