This is a hard time for everyone. Travel became almost impossible in this era of pandemic. Air travel and cross-border travel have been significantly limited. I wanted to travel abroad this summer but I will probably have to call off the plan. Likewise, many of you might have cancelled your plan to visit Korea this […]
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How To Make The Best Out Of Your Time At Incheon Airport
For most visitors to Korea, Incheon International Airport might be the very first place and the very last place they experience in Korea. Incheon Airport has been ranked either the first or the second best airport worldwide since its official opening in 2001. I have been to many airports around the globe and I also […]
Seoul Safety Tips
Is Seoul safe? I would say Seoul and the rest of Korea are quite safe overall. Crime rates are low and Korea has no recent history of terrorism. Although Korea is relatively a safe country to travel around, violent crimes do happen here. Especially if you are a female solo traveler, you need to be extra careful. […]
Winter in Seoul
Visiting Seoul in winter? I know. Traveling in winter can be tough. When it is cold, I just want to stay indoors and do not really want to adventure. I definitely prefer visiting a new place in warmer seasons. But, sometimes I go on a trip in cold seasons. Likewise, you might want to experience winter in […]
Seoul Public Transportation
The price of public transportation of Seoul is not very high. Wherever you want to go, it would take more than 30 minutes in Seoul. And the fare is between 1,300~2,000 KRW. It is also good to get benefit from the transfer discounts if you are transferring between buses and subway. Every transit fare is […]
Tips to Plan a Travel Budget to Seoul
It’s always very important for me to plan the budget before travel. Budgeting for a trip could be stressful but I believe it saves so much time and energy from being wasted on the road. Therefore, I would like to give you an overview of how much you will need in Korea. The currency of Korea […]
When to Visit Seoul? Now!
I grew up in Seoul and I have experienced all seasons in Seoul more than I could count. Some places are good to visit any time of the year (like San Francisco, I guess?), but when it comes to Seoul, weather could be a problem. Korea has 4 very distinct seasons. Winter can be extremely […]
The History of Seoul in a Nutshell
Seoul, the Capital of Korea Seoul, which means “capital”, was founded in 18 BC by the kingdom of Baekje and since then it has been the capital of different kingdoms. The one which took possession of Seoul was always the dominant state in the Korean peninsula. In 1394 Seoul again became the capital under the […]