One of the most popular day trips from Seoul is to join a tour to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates North and South Korea. Anyone with a bit of historical curiosity and penchant…

Most visitors passing through Seoul for a few days won’t venture outside of the historical center. There’s already so much to see and do there between the giant palaces, markets spanning multiple city blocks,…

Home to luxury high-rises, upscale boutiques and a lively nightlife, Gangnam is where you go to have fun… and spend money! The neighborhood hugs the south side of the Han River (Gangnam literally means…

This is probably my favorite day itinerary in Seoul as it packs in modern art, city life, traditional culture, and a hike in nature all in a wonderful (albeit long!) day. Start in the…

Once you’ve seen the palaces and wandered around the historic streets of Bukchon, it’s great to shake off the traditional side of the city by venturing east for a different perspective. Nothing could offer…