3 Best Hotels in Yeouido: Han River Views & Shopping

best hotels in Yeouido

3 Best Hotels in Yeouido: Han River Views & Shopping If you’re searching for the best hotels in Yeouido, this modern business district is one of Seoul’s strongest areas for combining shopping, luxury accommodation and the Han River. Yeouido is home to The Hyundai Seoul, IFC Mall, major financial companies and Yeouido Hangang Park. It’s … Read more

Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Rental: Free Palace Entry & Tips

Gyeongbokgung hanbok rental

Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Rental: Free Palace Entry & Tips A Gyeongbokgung hanbok rental is one of the easiest cultural experiences to add to a Seoul itinerary. Rent a hanbok near the palace, change into it, take photos around Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon, then return the clothes a few hours later. There’s also another benefit: visitors wearing qualifying … Read more

Daiso Korea Shopping Guide: Best Items & Tax Refund Tips

Daiso Korea shopping

Daiso Korea Shopping Guide: Best Items & Tax Refund Tips Daiso Korea shopping has become almost a tourist activity of its own. Walk into a large Korean Daiso and you’ll find inexpensive skincare, travel accessories, stationery, kitchen goods, character merchandise and random items you didn’t know you needed until five seconds ago. For foreign travelers, … Read more

Korean Jjimjilbang Etiquette: 10 Things You Should Never Do

Korean jjimjilbang etiquette

Korean Jjimjilbang Etiquette: 10 Things You Should Never Do Understanding Korean jjimjilbang etiquette before your first visit can prevent some extremely awkward situations. A Korean jjimjilbang usually combines gender-separated bathing areas with shared sauna and relaxation spaces. For Koreans, the system feels completely normal. For international visitors, however, questions immediately appear. Can you wear a … Read more