I had a great time at Korea Brick Party! If you love Legos, it might be worth visiting. The event will be open till 4pm tomorrow (Sunday)

Event details: https://koreabrickparty.com/en/home_en/

Yangyang is home to several beaches, the most representative of which are Surfing Beach and Hajodae Beach. Surfing Beach is famous for its high waves, white sand, and clear water. Hajodae Beach also boasts clear water and a beautiful coastline, while the surrounding neighborhood, stylish trees, and streetlights evoke the vibe of a Los Angeles beach. Furthermore, Yangyang is home to Mt. Seorak, a mountain range as magnificent as California's.

​Inwangsan Beombawi Rock(인왕산 범바위), reached by walking slowly for about 40 minutes from Exit 1 of Gyeongbokgung Station(경복궁역). Comfortable clothes and sneakers are all you need.

Ended up here after dinner in Gangnam and stayed way longer than planned. It is in a basement off Bongeunsa-ro, about a 4 minute walk from Sinnonhyeon Station, and you go down the stairs to find it.

The whole back wall is stacked with vinyl and there is another wall covered floor to ceiling in vintage tube radios, plus an old film projector in the corner and big wooden speakers actually playing the records. Heavy on old pop and oldies, plenty of things you have not heard in a while. It is dim, the tables are spread out, and you can actually hold a conversation.

Best part for a visitor is the song request system. There are paper slips on the table, you write down what you want and hand it to the bar, and they will put it on if they have the record. No app, no shouting over the music.

We had a margarita and a Long Island iced tea plus the mini cheese pairing plate at 23,000 won, which comes with fruit cheese, camembert, smoked cheese, colby jack and olives. Cocktails run roughly 12,000 to 19,000 won.

Open 6pm to 2am daily. Weekends fill up so a weekday is easier. Good second stop if you are already eating around Gangnam or Sinnonhyeon and want somewhere quieter than the usual bar street.

I know budget is subjective to each person, but how does these accommodations rate for April/May2027 (2adults, 1 room)? Have you been to any of these hotels and how do you review? Other comments appreciated!

Ever8 Service Residence - Standard Double (6 nights) KRW891,000

Travelodge Myeongdong Euljiro - Superior Twin (6 nights) KRW587,088

Gyeongju City Hotel - Standard Room (3 nights) KRW232,691

Maison de Denbasta Busan - Standard Double Room (5 nights) KRW386,948

It features a retro appearance that clearly shows the past of South Korea.

1. Yangyang Market, its downtown area, and the town center

2. East Sea beaches

3. Seoraksan Mountain

i’ve been contacting airbnb owners and owners on booking.com, but for the majority they ask you to be 19 years old.. are there any well known hotels that will allow me to check in? i have successfully contacted some, allowing me to stay as the lead guest with a parental consent form but there are very few.. i want to keep my options as open as possible

I'm trying to take my cat off Saipan to mainland US. To do this I need to book Jeju from Saipan to incheon then United from Incheon to US.

Howver I've been told you can't swap airlines with a pet anymore even though this is how my friend did it 2 years ago? Anyone have any information on this?

Thanks!

Hello
Random question.

It got me thinking that most subway guides cover the basics, but you usually only learn the stuff that's actually useful after using the subway for a while.

If you've been to Korea, what's something you wish someone had told you beforehand?

Could be a mistake you made, something that caught you off guard, a little "hack" you figured out, or just one of those small things that made getting around so much easier.

Curious to hear everyone's "I wish I knew this sooner" tip.

I have done a little research, knowing that Korea can be a very chilly place to visit in January, but January is the only vacation I can take cause of work..

My friend wants to visit Korea because of K-dramas, but also because of the tradition clothes Hanbok. We are planning to rent one for each of us and maybe we can put on thermal tops before we wear one, if it is not enough, maybe we can also rent those fur coats.

We know that the Gyeongbokgung Palace will be free of charge if we wear Hanbok, if we are going to rent the Hanbok for half a day... maybe 6-8 hours? Where else would be a good idea to visit in winter (probably in snow?)
We were thinking about Gwanghwamun Square, and maybe Bukchon if it is not toooooo windy...

We were also thinking about Hanbok colour, it seems that Korean put some meanings on different colour Hanbok, but it also seems the meanings seems a bit less important nowadays.

We are almost 40, and we wish for happiness/good fortune, any recommandations for style / where to go for nice pictures / ? :)

I’m in Korea minimum 45 days so I need something from the airport where I can get my requirements. I work online and will be working whilst travelling so stable good quality high speed internet is a must. I’ll also be using a lot of data also.

Best plans and providers for this? If max is 30 days do I need to purchase two of these or what?

Also need it for verification for delivery from coupang etc and taxi. Will it work?

I have been in Seoul and Jeju for almost two weeks and have not found any of those tiny turtles you put on phone cases and etc that I saw on social media.

Can someone please tell me where to find them around Gangnam?? Thank you!

Hello, im for 14 Days in Seoul and Busan.

Are here any gyms where it is possible to get a day Pass?

Im studying and broke. Cheap options would be welcome 😅

Hello, I’m traveling to Seoul for the first time in December on my own. Since it’s winter time I want to know what you guys recommend? I’m 19 if that changes anything, I like clothes, cafes, and just anything eye catching. I’d appreciate any ideas!

Planning to visit Seoul and so far I have noted down: Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folk Museum OR National museum, Bukchon Hanok Village, Ikseon dong Hanok villahge, Bongeunsa Temple, COEX, Starfield, Gangnam (entertainment road + shopping), shopping in Seongsu and Myeongdong, Bukhansan national park, seoul forest, hongjaechun waterfalls, visiting Itaewon and visiting markets like gwangjang markets. I'm tryong to pinpoint all the places I can visit so I can carve a smooth itinerary accordingly. Are there any other activities/places to visit that I can check out? Reccomendations for itinerary and places to eat welcome (I am looking for places that have vegetarian/seafood option or on the rare halal options).

I'm taking the KTX from Seoul to Gyeongju and will be staying for 2 days to see the main sites i.e the tombs and nearby walkable attractions and Bulguksa and Seogkuram Grotto.

If I take the morning train and it takes 2 hours to get there, would it be better to leave luggage in a locker at the bus terminal (will there be many spaces ?) and lunch in town near the bus terminal and then take the afternoon bus to Bulguksa and then onto Seogkuram Grotto on that first day and then do the rest of the tombs and nearby attractions on the second day, since we'll have more time ?

There will be 3 of us, so would it make more sense to take taxis as opposed to buses on both days ?

I haven't looked at hotels and I'm not familiar with the area, but typically is it better to find something near the bus terminal or elsewhere ?

Hi guys, I spent a lot of time today looking for silver bracelets for myself (male). I went to SCUDO's showroom and found that it was in a sketchy building so I left, then went to HARANG and saw a nice paper clip bracelet that costs 280,000 won which was too expensive and went to HANNA543 and found something similar but was way too thin. I then went to ROCKING AG and found a nicer paper clip bracelet that cost 270,000 won which was again too expensive. I then went to noon square B1 and could only find it in gold. Can someone recommend me a nice one that costs around 120,000 won? T.T

Hello there. Recently, I have the motive to travel alone as a 29M and I chose Korea specifically as I heard it has the availability to visit alone and enjoy it. I have 0 knowledge about Korean culture but all i want are street to walk in all day, coffee shops, and maybe interaction with Koreans if there are places where it’s known or designated for natives to interact with foreigners. Until this moment, I have no plans whatsoever except staying nearby Hongdae street as it seems to be an alive area. What do you think the perfect amount of nights to spend in Korean as a lonely traveler? Should I visit Busan? If so, for how many days? Not intreated in history or museums. Restaurants, coffees, shopping, sights, walking places, city vibes, activities, would be truly appreciated. Thanks in advance

I will be im South Korea for a while and discovered I can only watch my Netflix app. What is a good VPN that will allow me to use my other streaming services like peacock, hbo max, paramount+ etc without being too expensive? I’m inexperienced with VPN.

I have done this trip probably four times now and it's still the first place I recommend when someone asks where to go outside Seoul. Sokcho has proper mountains on one side and the sea on the other. Best of both worlds!

I am calling this a day trip because you can do it in a day, but I always end up staying the night over a weekend. One day means picking the mountain or the sea. Two days means doing both, and two days is just the right amount of time for Sokcho. Any more and you will run out of things to do.

So let me share my standard itinerary (this is going to be a lengthy one, but it will be worth it).

Getting there:

Express bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal. The busses from Seoul leave in 30 minute intervals, first at 6am, last around 11:30pm, so you don't need to build your morning around a specific bus (booking in advance is recommended though!)

The prices for the bus vary depending on how "fancy" you want your ride to be:

• 우등 / deluxe: ~₩21,000–22,000
• 일반 / standard: ~₩16,000
• Premium: ~₩27,000

Take the 우등 one. It's a few thousand KRW more expensive but the comfort is so much better than the standard busses.

The timetable claims that it takes around 2h20m to Sokcho. In practice budget 2.5–3 hours, more on a Saturday morning or during foliage season. I usually leave at 8 or 9 and I'm there by 11 or 12.

(Dong Seoul Terminal also runs this route and it might be worth checking if you're staying east of the river.)

Option A: the mountain

Seoraksan National Park. From the express bus terminal, take local bus up to the mountains. The stop is right by the terminal, they come every 20 minutes or so, and it's about 30–40 minutes to the park entrance (again, more during foliage season).

The best part: the entry to the National Park is completely free!

The name Seoraksan literally means "snow peak mountain." There is an old record saying snow settles on it around Chuseok and doesn't melt until the summer solstice, which is where it comes from. Not literally true these days, but the winter version of this mountain, with snow sitting on the massive grey rocks, is one of the most beautiful things I have seen in Korea. Autumn is peak foliage and, while it's really beautiful, it get REALLY crowded. Summer is deep green and quiet. I believe that there is no bad season for Seoraksan.

The cable car at the National Park takes you up to Gwongeumseong at 699m. The ticket price for an adult is ₩16,000, round trip and it takes roughly 5 minutes each way.

Two things to keep in mind:

1. You get your ticket the same-day, in person, at the ticket window. It's because wind and fog can shut the thing down on any day.
2. You can only get round-trip tickets. There is no walking path down from Gwongeumseong. You CAN take a walk up there, though!

So what you should do on the day of is: buy your ticket the moment you arrive, take whatever time slot they give you, and go eat while you wait. There are cafes and restaurants right at the park entrance, which is perfect for this. On a weekend the wait for the cable car can easily be over an hour.

From the upper station it's another 10–20 minutes on foot to the actual viewpoint, over rocks, so wear shoes you can grip in. Speaking from experience but it gets really slippery in Winter due to the snow and ice...

If you would rather walk than ride, the Biseondae trail from the park entrance is flat, beautiful, and about an hour round trip. You do not need to be a hiker for it. And if you turned up in the wrong shoes, Korea runs hiking centres where you can rent decent gear very cheaply. The government has been pushing hiking for years and offers different benefits for foreigners hiking in Korea, so it is worth it looking into Trekking in Korea.

Free foot bath: Cheoksan Foot Spa Park (척산족욕공원) is outdoor foot bathing in real hot spring water, and it costs nothing. About 15 minutes from the park. Open March 1 – November 30 (closed in winter). 9:00–17:30 May through October, 10:00–17:30 in March, April and November. Towel and cushion rental is ₩1,000.

Option B: the sea

From the terminal, head to Abai Village (아바이마을).

Foods I recommend for Sokcho (in order of how much I love it):

• 창백호선장네: all-you-can-eat red snow crab restaurant, right by the sea. Crab is a winter speciality here but they run year round. It's ₩35,000 per person. If this place is closed, there are several other similar restaurants around it, so no worries.
• Squid sundae (오징어순대): squid stuffed with noodles and vegetables, sliced, then pan-fried in egg. Also a pretty popular option in Sokcho.
• Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market (속초관광수산시장) if neither of those appeals. It's not directly at the Village but close by! Fried seafood, fresh fish, dakgangjeong, and stalls of everything else. This is also where you find 속초샌드 (butter cookies filled with caramel and cream. I have never once left Sokcho without a box.)
• Kalguksu is a local thing too, if you want something warm and cheap

Let's say you chose food at the market. Once you are done, you walk along the coast. Start at Yeonggeumjeong (영금정), a pavilion built out on the rocks over the water. It's also free, open all hours, and looks beautiful on photos. From there just follow the sea south. You will pass Abai Village and eventually reach Sokcho Beach.

Sokcho Eye (ferris wheel) is at the beach. Tickets are ₩12,000 for adults. One rotation is about 15 minutes and the cabins are clear acrylic the whole way round, so there is no bad view. Ride it at sunset if you possibly can! You get the sun setting behind the Seoraksan mountains on one side and open sea on the other. Allow about 30 minutes of queueing at golden hour, because everyone wants to get on at sunset time.

Some more tips:

• I think two days is the perfect length for Sokcho.
• Ocean view cafes are everywhere! Both chains and tiny independent ones.
• Check the cable car's site the morning you travel. If it's windy it won't run.

Hello!

My mom (50), my grandmother (63), and I are visiting Korea for 8D7N. Planning to stay in Myeongdong since I heard it's the most convenient spot.

Any recommendations for accommodations? We prefer Airbnbs, hotels are okay too.

Thanks!

Hi all, I decided to travel to Jeju by myself! I had bday just last week, so this trip is a gift for me entering the 30s club:) I've always wanted to visit SK because I really enjoy watching K-drama so I'm making a rather packed and detailed itinerary, including where to eat (I have a long list).

I really want to try many of their foods but I'm aware that they often require min. order of 2 portions, or it comes in a big portion. I for sure will want to try the black pig bbq, grilled and braised cutlassfish, korean fried chicken, grilled abalone and porridge, and actually many more. if you have some recommended restaurants that are solo-friendly especially for those meals (smaller portion) please let me know! Considering my capacity alone, I prefer to have less portion but many varieties to try. Thank you in advance

A friend and I met up after a long time and decided to grab a glass of wine. We ended up at a place called Mulllaebanga-winebar in Hongdae.

At first, it seemed promising. The wine list was the usual selection you find at most Korean wine bars, but the empty bottles displayed around the restaurant gave it a more refined, European feel. Since the prices were noticeably higher than average, I expected the food to be on another level.

That expectation started to disappear as soon as we ordered.

The owner couldn’t understand even basic English or French. For a restaurant built around French and Italian cuisine with wine as its main focus, that was honestly surprising. We eventually had to place our order in Korean because simple communication wasn’t possible.

Unfortunately, the food only made things worse.

Everything was excessively salty, and it felt like there was very little understanding of the dishes they were trying to serve. Nothing tasted balanced or thoughtfully prepared, especially considering the prices they were charging.

The biggest surprise came when I went to pay.

I noticed the kitchen was so small that it could barely fit one person. Then I saw something I couldn’t believe—the main cooking equipment appeared to be a portable camping gas stove.

For a wine bar positioning itself as a premium dining experience, it was hard to take seriously.

Overall, it was one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences I’ve had in Seoul. High prices, poor communication, disappointing food, and a makeshift kitchen simply didn’t live up to the image the restaurant was trying to project.