Seoul - Post Report Question and Answers
What have been the highlights of your time in this country? Best trips or experiences?
Gyeongbokgung Palace is this massive old royal palace in the middle of the city, I recommend going, renting a Hanbok/Korean traditional dress (there are male and female versions), and taking photos. Strolling along the Han River, having a picnic together by the river in the Spring, the cherry blossom season. I also traveled to Busan for the beaches and all over the country since I couldn't leave due to COVID. Korea has so many amazing hikes and mountains and places to visit. There are literally brand new shopping malls and department stores everywhere and it can be fun to walk around in them. Hanok Villages are Korean traditional buildings/culture villages that you can find across the country that are so picturesque and sometimes have fun things to do. - Jan 2026
Leaving Korea has been the highlight...get out every chance you can! - Jan 2025
I've only been here during covid, so can't share much on this. - Nov 2021
Food. Regional travel. Interesting work. Thailand, vietnam, china, philippines, everywhere around here has interesting places to visit. so does korea. - Feb 2020
There is always something to do here (hike, festivals, movies, exploring different parts of the country). It was very easy to meet people and I formed many good friendships with people from all over. - Feb 2016
Going to see Korean baseball, which is much more of a party than American baseball. Riding the train down to Busan, taking in the countryside in comfort. Jeju island. Easy travel to other countries in the region. Feeling safer than anywhere I've ever lived. - Feb 2016
Making life-long friends, trips throughout Korea. - Jul 2015
Visiting Seoraksan National Park and Sokcho beaches was so fun. Chinhae cherry blossoms are incredible. Yongin recreational forest has great paragliding and a fun hiking/camping area. Favorites in the city were Dongdaemun, Myeongdong, and Namdaemun markets, hiking Seoul Tower, the Seoul zoo is great, tons of amusement parks, DMZ tour, museums, etc. There are just so many things to do here. - Jan 2014
Touring the entire country with easy access to public transportation about 95% of the time, knowing how to beat the endless number of big brother cameras that completely cover this country when you speed on roads, being able to eat something and find it open at virtually ever hour of the day, all days, everyday. No exception. Seoul does not sleep ever. - Sep 2013
Enjoying the lanterns and the crowds during an evening stroll along Cheoggyecheong Stream. Getting out of Seoul and exploring Korea's seven other provinces. - Jan 2011
Touring Korea is fantastic, there is so much to see, and the clasical Arts are available, symphony, dance, and many visiting artists. - Dec 2010
