Iconic
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The historic heart of Seoul with the Bugaksan mountains behind. We go at the changing of the guard, then slip away through Samcheong-dong.
Destination
한국
South Korea
Korea is everyone's surprise. Joseon-dynasty palaces ten minutes from a specialty coffee, karaoke till five in the morning, markets where a lady teaches you how to eat tteokbokki. A trip that works at twenty and at sixty.
In Seoul there's always a door slightly more open than it seems.
Mosaic
Places you'll remember
Traditional
Bukchon Hanok Village
Century-old houses in the middle of the city, curved roofs, stone lanes. First thing in the morning, when neighbours are sweeping their doorsteps, it's another country.
Flavours
Gwangjang night market
Steam, yellow lights, women laughing with you. This is where you meet Korea with your hands — whether it's the first time or the tenth.
Modern
Seongsu-dong, Seoul's 'Brooklyn'
Former factories turned into beautifully designed cafés, young designers' shops, galleries. An afternoon with no plan needed.
Is this your Korea?
Tell me what pulls you and we'll sketch it together.
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