Strolling Changdeokgung Palace and its Stunning Secret Garden: Huwon

Juhamnu Pavilion.Palace and its Secret Garden is one of the most well-preserved royal palaces from the Joseon Dynasty. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a heaven of peace in buzzing Seoul.

Changdeokgung Palace and its Secret Garden are located in the Jongno-gu district in Seoul. It is situated east of Gyeongbokgung Palace, about 20 minutes walk – so you can visit both palaces.  The Palace was Joseon’s kings’ favourite and had many characteristics of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. Its architecture is thought to be in […]

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Ikseon-dong: Strolling Seoul’s offbeat neighbourhood

Ikseon-dong (in Korean, 익선동) is a trendy area for young Seoulite as well as international tourists. We were lucky to stumble into this arty portion of traditional Insadong. If you are looking for Instagram-able cafes and tea-houses, Ikseondong is for you. You might have to battle with tourists in some areas to take photos of […]

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What to Eat in Seoul – Our Choice of the Best Korean Food

South Korea is a country known for its variety and unique approach to food. If you have ever watched a Korean drama or movie you would have seen a scene with someone or a group of people eating happily. Food is more than just food for Koreans, they refer to it as a way to […]

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What to do in Insadong: a little gem in Seoul

What to do in Insadong

This post may contain compensated links. Find more info in our disclosure policy. Insadong is home to Korean traditional culture. In this district located in the heart of Seoul, you will see handicrafts shops, hanok style tea houses and cafes, art galleries, ceramics shops and street vendors selling the best of Korean traditional snacks. The […]

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How to Spend 72 Hours in Seoul: 3 Day Itinerary

This post may contain compensated links. Find more info in our disclosure policy. Planning a trip to the country of the “morning calm“? Seoul is a city where tradition meets modernity making it one of the most interesting and vibrant cultural destinations. After all, this is where you could see historical buildings brushing shoulders with […]

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