Tag Archives: Seoul
Myeongdong Photos

Seoul’s Myeongdong Shopper’s Paradise (Photos)

Myeongdong is the place die-hard shoppers dream of. It’s one of the most popular and hectic shopping districts in Seoul, South Korea. Myeongdong is where it’s possible to witness females carrying 25 shopping bags full of new accessories while attempting to balance herself on high-heels. However, I’m personally not much of a shopper as I [...]

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Accommodation in Seoul, South Korea

Accommodation in Seoul – 3 Great Options

Note: Photo above is from Phil House – my favorite place I stayed while in Seoul! One of the biggest concerns for travelers visiting any new city is figuring out a decent and safe place to sleep. While I don’t normally do much planning, when I visited Seoul, South Korea, I did end up doing [...]

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Noryangjin Fish Market in Seoul – A Paradise of Seafood

While meat markets are pretty cool too, I find that there’s something a little brighter, perhaps slightly less morbid about visiting fish markets. Then again, possibly it’s because I like to eat seafood more than anything else on this planet! There was no way I was going to miss the Noryangjin Fish Market when I [...]

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VIDEO: Korean Hangover Soup – Porkyness at its Finest!

(If you can’t see the video, click here to watch it on Youtube) Thank you for watching! Of all the fun things to do in Seoul, there’s nothing like enjoying its world class cuisine. Something I was excited to sample is a dish known as Haejangguk 해장국 or  “Hangover Soup.” While the dish is known [...]

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VIDEO: Fresh Seafood at Seoul’s Noryangjin Fish Market

(If you can’t see the video, here’s the link on Youtube) Thank you for watching! One of the most delicious things to do in Seoul is to head to the mega Noryangjin Fish Market. The seafood is as fresh as it gets, much of it still alive and swimming in aquariums. Some of the creatures [...]

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VIDEO: Are Korean Mandu the Best Dumplings in the World?

(if you can’t see it, click here to watch on Youtube) Thank you for watching! Ahhh, Korean Mandu! I’ve enjoyed plenty of dumplings in a number of different countries, but to be honest, I’d have to give the gold to Korean mandu dumplings. They are like fat pillows, jam packed with luscious fillings. These included [...]

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Gwangjang Market – An Overwhelming Bounty of Ambrosial Korean Food!

You may have already watched the video I previously published, but I decided a food paradise this marvelous should also be documented with photos and a few thoughts as well. So here it is… I had read of the Gwangjang Market in Seoul before visiting, but to be honest the day I went, I didn’t [...]

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Seoul Travel Guide

Seoul Travel Guide – Essential Visiting Tips

Seoul, South Korea, is a wonderful city – modern and trendy yet traditional and charming. Like any large city, residents have to be a little aggressive to do anything. Get on the subway and you might be pushed and bumped or elbowed going up the escalator. But don’t worry, people in Seoul are actually extremely [...]

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