99 Fantastic Things To Do In Seoul

After my time in Seoul I realised how under-appreciated it is as a destination in the travel world. Not too far away from Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces is this village that is home to hundreds of traditional Korean houses or ‘hanok' that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. Many tourists, especially those traveling with young children, will probably want to visit one (or both) of South Korea's biggest theme parks - Everland and Lotte World.

With so many options available, there's no possible way a first-time visitor can navigate this rather overwhelming, multi-street market without a little guidance. Gangnam: This popular area caters to those looking for upscale restaurants, shopping and nightlife.

If you like Korean fried chicken, then you can't visit Seoul without eating at a chimaek restaurant. While wandering we stumble upon the Memorial Park, where there are basically a bunch of American tanks and planes, there's also the Korean War museum but we don't Korean Streetwear visit it.

An especially popular event with expats living and working in South Korea, the Boryeong Mud Festival is a wild party that combines alcohol, a beautiful beach, oodles of therapeutic mud, and visitors from all walks of life into an orgy of fun. The Korean Folk Village is a replica of a traditional Korean Hanok Village dating from the Joseon dynasty.

The Oil Tank Culture Park is a curious place formed from the remains of an oil depot that was built to supply oil to Seoul in the time of a global oil crisis in the 1970s. But let us not overlook the fact that South Korea is a different nation which represents a different kind of people, especially distinct from its neighbors.

One of Korea's most visited tourist attractions, one whole day is needed to fully enjoy this theme park. Take exit 3 and take bus 37, 10-5 or 5001-1 to Korean Folk Village or Nagok Village. Here are some of my top tips for saving money when I visit Seoul or anywhere else in Korea.