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Fashion- and technology-forward but also deeply traditional, this dynamic city mashes up palaces, temples, cutting-edge design and mountain trails, all to a nonstop K-Pop beat.
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Destination Practicalities
What to know before you visit Seoul
Aug 20, 2022 • 8 Min read
If you’re planning a trip to Seoul, follow these solid tips to guide you through everything you need to know, from etiquette to transportation.
Public Transport
The 5 best day trips from Seoul for fans of history, nature and seaside scenes
Aug 18, 2022 • 7 Min read
Once you've experienced the dynamic city of Seoul, it's time to delve deeper into South Korea's history and culture on these top day trips from the capital.
Wildlife & Nature
South Korea on a budget: the 26 best free things to do in Seoul
Aug 3, 2022 • 11 Min read
Visiting Seoul on a budget? See the best of this expensive city on free trips to temples, parks and viewpoints. Here are the top free thing to do in Seoul.
Festivals & Events
Season by season in Seoul: the best times to visit
Aug 1, 2022 • 7 Min read
Read our guide to find out which is the ideal season – and even month – to visit the exciting South Korean capital.
History
Seoul selections: the top things to do in the South Korean capital
Jul 15, 2022 • 8 Min read
Seoul is full of can’t-miss experiences. From K-pop culture to the best street food in town, these are the top things to do in South Korea’s capital.
Public Transport
Getting around Seoul is easy for first-timers with these simple tips
Jul 3, 2022 • 10 Min read
Here’s everything you need to know to navigate South Korea's capital, from tips for using the Seoul Metro and buses to advice on transport passes.
Art and Culture
The 8 best museums in Seoul for art, history and even kimchi
Jun 22, 2022 • 7 Min read
Seoul has hundreds of museums – here’s a guide to navigating Seoul’s best ones, from the well-known and obvious to the niche, hidden gems.
Destination Practicalities
Our guide to Seoul’s must-visit neighborhoods
Jun 15, 2022 • 6 Min read
Get to know exciting Seoul by exploring the Korean capital’s neighborhoods, from happening hotspots to quiet backstreets.
Budget Travel
Won direction: Seoul on a budget
May 3, 2022 • 7 Min read
Follow these easy and practical tips to stretch your budget in Seoul, South Korea’s famously exciting (and famously expensive) capital.
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