So you’ve made the arrangements, you’ve got yourself pumped up to travel abroad, and you’ve got your tickets. You’re coming to visit (or live) in South Korea. But what can you come to expect while in South Korea? Well here is a list of 27 things you must know about South Korea. 1. You Should …
If you are making a visit to Seoul you won’t want to miss Gyeongbokgung Palace. Currently, it’s ranked as the 2nd top thing to do in Seoul on Trip Advisor – after the War Memorial. The palace is stunning year-round with pale pink cherry blossoms in bloom in the spring, a nice green landscape in …
One of the key marking events in South Korea is the local street market. Many neighborhoods (or -dongs as their referred to here) will have a local market. These markets will sell the local fare and food, usually at a much cheaper price than you might find at regular stores. Our local market was the …
Seoul was a bit farther for us while living in Songtan so we tried to find some closer things to do as well. The AK plaza in Pyeongtaek (a large sort of mall, though the Koreans call it a department store) is one of these such places. It is located at the Pyeongtaek Metro Station. …
So far, we have found a cat cafe in every large city we have gone to so far and Saigon was no exception. The cafe here was called ICHI Cat Cafe (no, I don’t know the origins of the name) and it did not disappoint. Great Cat Cafe It operates similarly to the others. First, …
For the traveler trying to navigate Seoul, South Korea, getting around can seem a little daunting at first. The Korail system can appear complicated, buses aren’t quite as traveler friendly as the trains, and you’re certainly hit or miss trying to use a taxi or Uber unless you speak Korean or are with someone who …