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Seoul Walks: Sweets & Shopping in Sinsa, Part 3

This is part two of a three-part Seoul Walks series. In this segment, I’ll introduce to you Sinsa-dong’s best dessert cafes, nightlife spots and a Korean-style spa fit for a princess. For the previous post, click here.Dessert Alley  No visit to Sinsa is complete without a visit to one of the area’s many dessert cafes, and …

Seoul Walks: Sweets & Shopping in Sinsa, Part 2

This is part two of a three-part Seoul Walks series. In this segment, I’ll guide you along Serosu-gil and Garosu-gil and introduce to you Sinsa-dong’s best international eats and cultural galleries. For the previous post, click here.An International Feast  Just as famous as Sinsa’s boutiques are its atmospheric restaurants and there are plenty of options …

Seoul Walks: Sweets & Shopping in Sinsa, Part 1

Psy may have put Gangnam on the map with his catchy songs and swanky style, but the now-famous district that sits just south of the Han River is a whole lot more than bowties and horse dances. And there’s no better place to get the true “Gangnam Style” experience than in Sinsa-dong, a quaint neighborhood …

Seoul Walks: Enchanting Heyri Art Village, Part Three

After enjoying a nice afternoon sweet, get ready to explore Korea’s history, as well as its contemporary culture, as you continue your tour of Heyri Art Village. (In case you missed it, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series for  more Heyri attractions.) A Blast From the Past Founded in 1976, leading …

Seoul Walks: Enchanting Heyri Art Village, Part Two

Continuing on from part one of the “Seoul Walks: Enchanting Heyri Art Village” guide, Seoul Searching explores some more of the cultural attractions of the quaint area, as well as the best places to satisfy your sweet tooth. Music To Your Ears  In a country known for K-pop, a classical music cafe might be the …