South Korea

The Seodaemun Prison History Hall is an interesting museum located in western Seoul’s Independence Park. This prison has a dark history, showcasing Japanese cruelty over Korea which occurred during the ... Read more

The Jongmyo Shrine is one of the most unique things to see in Seoul because it features the spirit tablets of the deceased kings and queens of South Korea. It ... Read more

There are five royal palaces in Seoul. While most visitors add Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung to their bucket list, there are two more palaces to consider including Deoksugung and Gyeonghuigung. ... Read more

Gyeonghuigung Palace is the least visited palace in Seoul and is not well known to most visitors. It was built to fulfill a prophecy that the site would produce kings and ... Read more

Located directly across the street from City Hall in downtown Seoul, Deoksugung is one of the least visited palaces in the city. It was first used by King Seonjo and ... Read more

While Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung are the most popular palaces in Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was the third palace compound to be built during the Joseon Dynasty and it’s often overlooked. This ... Read more

The Huwon Secret Garden is a popular highlight of Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul. Now an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was loved by Seoul’s royal family because it was built ... Read more

Visiting Changdeokgung Palace is one of the most popular things to do in Seoul because it’s home to the Huwon Secret Garden. It was the second royal palace built during the ... Read more

Gyeongbokgung Palace was one of our favorite places to visit in Seoul. It was built in 1395 and served as main palace during the Joseon Dynasty, so it’s a great ... Read more

We spent 14 memorable days exploring Seoul in March 2023. Our days were filled with museums, hikes, palaces, observation decks and Korean BBQ. But even with two weeks, we still ... Read more

The N Seoul Tower is a communication and observation tower located on the top of Namsan Mountain in Seoul, South Korea. It’s a very popular tourist attraction featuring stunning 360° ... Read more

The Seoul Sky observation deck is located between the 117th and 123rd floor of the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea. It’s one of the most popular tourist attractions ... Read more

Imjingak Park is located near one of the most heavily militarized regions in the world, the DMZ. The park symbolizes the hope of a reunification between North and South Korea, ... Read more

A typical DMZ tour includes Imjingak Park, the 3rd Tunnel and Dora Observatory which overlooks North Korea. Most tours last 6-10 hours roundtrip from Seoul and you can choose additional ... Read more