Arriving in Seoul before hotel check-in? Have a few hours to explore after checking out? Or heading to Busan for a couple of days without wanting to bring your largest suitcase? Finding somewhere to leave your luggage can make a surprisingly big difference to your day. Seoul has several options, including subway station lockers, staffed … 더 읽기
N Seoul Tower is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Seoul, but getting there takes a little more planning than simply following a map. The tower stands on Namsan Mountain, above the busy streets of central Seoul, and visitors have several ways to reach it. You can ride the Namsan Cable Car, take a … 더 읽기
Seoul is famous for its busy streets, towering buildings and neighborhoods that seem to change around every corner. Yet right in the middle of the city, Cheonggyecheon Stream offers a different way to experience the capital: a waterside walk beneath the surrounding streets. You can stop by for a short break between attractions, follow the … 더 읽기
A DMZ tour from Seoul is unlike most day trips you can take in South Korea. Instead of palaces, shopping streets, or mountain trails, the journey takes you toward one of the world’s most closely watched borders — and to places connected directly with the Korean Peninsula’s division. For international travelers, however, visiting the DMZ … 더 읽기
A baseball game in Korea can feel like much more than nine innings of sport. The stands come alive with organized chants, team songs, cheering sections and fans eating stadium food between innings. Even travelers who do not closely follow baseball can find the atmosphere surprisingly easy to enjoy. And Korean professional baseball is having … 더 읽기
Landing at Incheon International Airport is the easy part. The first real travel decision comes after immigration and baggage claim: how should you get into Seoul? For most travelers, the choice comes down to four options: the AREX Express Train, AREX All-Stop Train, airport limousine bus or taxi. There is no single best option for … 더 읽기
Mangwon Market offers a different side of Seoul from the city’s palace districts, major shopping streets, and famous tourist markets. Located in Mapo-gu, the traditional market is surrounded by the everyday neighborhood of Mangwon-dong and sits within easy reach of the Hangang River. That combination makes it particularly useful for travelers who want to eat … 더 읽기
Eating Korean food is one of the highlights of a trip to Seoul. But for travelers who want to go beyond ordering bibimbap or trying street food, a Korean cooking class offers a more hands-on way to understand what goes into the dishes. Cooking experiences in Seoul vary widely. Some take place entirely in a … 더 읽기
A night at a Buddhist temple may not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a trip to Korea. But for travelers looking beyond palaces, shopping streets and cafés, a Korean temple stay offers a very different way to experience the country. Known as Templestay in Korea, the program allows visitors to … 더 읽기
Seoul moves quickly. One subway stop can take you from glass office towers and beauty stores to palace walls, hanok rooftops and streets lined with traditional crafts. Insadong sits comfortably between those worlds. Located in historic central Seoul, the neighborhood is known for Korean crafts, galleries, souvenirs, traditional tea houses and small streets that reward … 더 읽기