seoul travel

Carving a Korean Stone Seal with a Craftswoman in Insadong (2025 Review)

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Carving a Korean Stone Seal with a Craftswoman in Insadong (2025 Review) I was looking for a really special keepsake from my trip to Seoul, you know, something more than the usual things you find in gift shops. So, I figured making something myself would be the perfect way to hold onto a memory. That’s how I apparently found myself looking into carving a traditional Korean stone seal, or a ‘Dojang’ as they’re properly called. I pretty much knew I wanted to do this in Insadong, a district famous for its art and traditional culture. It honestly just felt like …

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My Unfiltered Review: The 2025 Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour

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My Unfiltered Review: The 2025 Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour Honestly, showing up in Seoul can feel a little bit overwhelming, you know? You have this really long list of amazing places you want to see, yet there’s that feeling of, “where do I even begin?” To be honest, I was looking for a way to see the main spots without the headache of figuring out a whole new transportation system on day one. So, I decided to book the ‘Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour,’ mostly because the hotel pick-up part just sounded incredibly easy. Anyway, …

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2025 Seoul Night Tour Review: Palaces, Markets & City Lights

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2025 Seoul Night Tour Review: Palaces, Markets & City Lights You know, there’s a completely different kind of magic that settles over a city once the sun goes down. Honestly, Seoul is one of those places that transforms so dramatically, it’s like seeing it for the first time all over again. I’d heard a lot about this particular night tour, you see, the one that bundles together a royal palace, a sprawling food market, and a park with some of the best city views. Frankly, I was curious if it could actually deliver on all three distinct experiences in a …

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Seoul Tour by Subway Line 2 Review (2025): A Real City Trip

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Seoul Tour by Subway Line 2 Review (2025): A Real City Trip So, you’re thinking about Seoul, right? I mean, it’s a city that’s almost too big to wrap your head around, with a map that kind of looks like colorful spaghetti. I basically figured that the best way to really get a feel for a place is to move through it like a local. For me, that meant looking for a way to use the city’s amazing subway system. It’s actually how I found this ‘Small Group Tour on Subway Line 2’. The green circular line, you know, seemed …

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A Day of Big Hits & Kimchi: My 2025 Seoul Sports & Food Tour Review

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A Day of Big Hits & Kimchi: My 2025 Seoul Sports & Food Tour Review So, you’re thinking about this ‘Sports Match in Seoul with Guided K-Food Experience’ thing for 2025, right? To be honest, I was a bit on the fence about it myself. A tour that mixes a loud, energetic sports game with a food walk seemed like it could be a little chaotic. Yet, here I am, thinking about that day, and honestly, it stands out as a memory that is pretty strong from my time in South Korea. The whole thing, actually, felt less like a …

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A Deep Look at the 2025 ‘I Purple You’ K-pop Footsteps Tour

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A Deep Look at the 2025 ‘I Purple You’ K-pop Footsteps Tour Okay, so if you are an absolute BTS admirer like me, you have probably spent a decent amount of your time picturing what it could be like to just walk through the exact same spots they have. I mean, thinking about seeing the places where they worked so hard, ate their meals, and just, you know, started everything is really a big deal for any fan. Honestly, that dream feels a little out of reach when you’re thousands of miles away. As a matter of fact, the 2025 …

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My 2025 Review of a Leather Products Workshop in Seoul

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My 2025 Review of a Leather Products Workshop in Seoul So, I was in Seoul for a couple of weeks and honestly wanted to bring back something more personal than another face mask or a bag of snacks. I mean, those are great, but I was sort of looking for an experience. By the way, a friend suggested trying a craft workshop, which is a pretty big thing over there. You know, I stumbled upon listings for a leather products workshop, and that idea just stuck with me. Basically, the thought of making my own passport holder, something I’d actually …

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Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute 2025: An Honest Review

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Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute 2025: An Honest Review So, you’ve made it to Seoul, and let’s be honest, the city’s reputation for having a wild nighttime scene probably precedes it. I found myself in that exact spot, just a little overwhelmed by the sheer number of options. A friend, by the way, suggested I try the ‘Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute’ for a structured introduction to the party districts of either Itaewon or Hongdae. My thinking, pretty much, was that it would be an easy way to meet other travelers and see a few popular spots without any planning …

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A Genuine Look at the 2025 Seoul Fortress Sunset Hike & Seafood Tour

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A Genuine Look at the 2025 Seoul Fortress Sunset Hike & Seafood Tour Honestly, I’d been looking around for a different kind of Seoul experience for a little while. You know, you see all the pictures from the big palaces and shopping streets, but I really wanted something that felt a bit more connected to the city’s pulse. So, when this ‘Sunset View & Hiking through Seoul Fortress with Seafood Market’ tour popped up, it just seemed to have the right mix of things. Basically, the idea of walking along old stone walls as the city starts to glow below …

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