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Top 4 Outdoor Dining & Pocha Streets in Seoul to Visit This October
When October arrives in Seoul, locals and long-time expats know that indoor dining takes a backseat. The crisp autumn air and cool breeze set the perfect stage for Yajang (야장 – Outdoor Dining)—a vibrant seasonal tradition where stainless steel and plastic tables take over sidewalks and alleyways. Whether you are looking for retro neon-lit alleyways,…
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Top 4 Places to Visit in Seoul During Chuseok Holiday (Free Entrance & Cultural Events)
While many shops and local businesses close down during the Chuseok (추석) holiday break, Seoul becomes an incredible wonderland of cultural celebrations, free admission offers, and traditional folk festivals. Because Chuseok is deeply rooted in heritage, South Korea’s cultural institutions open their doors wide to both locals and foreign visitors. From royal palaces echoing with traditional…
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Surviving Chuseok in Seoul: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Public Transport Tips
If you are staying in Seoul during Chuseok (추석)—Korea’s premier traditional harvest holiday—you are about to experience a rare side of the South Korean capital. Known worldwide as a bustling, 24/7 megacity that never sleeps, Seoul undergoes a dramatic transformation over the multi-day Chuseok break. Millions of locals pack their bags and head out of…
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Hiking in Seoul: Bukhansan, Achasan, and the Trendy Gwanaksan Trails
Did you know that Seoul is one of the very few major global capitals completely surrounded by majestic mountain ranges? For foreign residents and travelers living in Seoul, going on a weekend hike is the ultimate escape from urban concrete. Thanks to Seoul’s world-class public transportation system, you can hop on a subway train…
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Deung-san (등산): Exploring Korea’s Unique Hiking Culture and ‘Makgeolli & Pajeon’ After-Party
If you visit South Korea during the crisp autumn months, you will notice a vibrant phenomenon: subway trains on weekend mornings filled with people fully geared up in colorful, high-tech hiking apparel. In Korea, mountain climbing is far more than just a workout—it is a national pastime known as Deung-san (등산). Surrounded by mountains over…