Pushing the Boundaries of Solo Female Travel
A visit to a jimjilbang is high on many people’s lists of things to experience whilst in Korea and you should certainly visit a jimjilbang while you are in Seoul. If you are unfamiliar with the term, a jimjilbang is a gender-segregated Korean spa and bathhouse – a little like a Turkish hammam, yet on … Read more
There are enough things to do in Gyeongju to warrant you spending as much as an entire week in this ancient Korean city. That said, two or three days is an ample amount of time for a first visit. Gyeongju is quite often overlooked when most people plan their Korea itineraries – it isn’t as … Read more
The Suwon Toilet museum is perhaps one of the most eccentric museums in all of South Korea. This place is also affectionately known as “Hae Woo Jae” or “Mr Toilet House”. As the name suggests, the museum is dedicated to the beloved bathroom contraption: the toilet! A visit here is more for the comedy factor, … Read more
There are enough things to do in Seoul that even if you dedicated an entire week to exploring the vibrant Korean capital, you would still feel as though you had barely scratched the surface. At first glance, Seoul looks like just another big city with its glittering modern skyscrapers and its elegant central neighbourhoods. However, … Read more
Establishing where to stay in Seoul can be overwhelming. Afterall, the Korean capital is one of the largest cities in the world. The wonderful thing about Seoul is that each of the city’s neighbourhoods have their own distinct personalities and centres – almost like little villages in themselves. To help you organise your trip, I … Read more
Gwangjang Market is one of the best spots in Seoul for sampling street food. I met up with a Korean friend for coffee in Samcheongdong yesterday, and she suggested that we grab a snack at Seoul’s Gwangjang Market which was nearby.If you follow my blog and my adventures in Korea, you will know that I … Read more