Seoul
Palaces with mountains directly behind them, in a city that does not stop. Eat where the queue is — the queue is the review.
Things to do in Seoul
Where to stay in Seoul
Seoul in a day, two days, three
Landmarks in Seoul
Names and UNESCO status only. Ticks are yours and stay on this device.
From the airport
When to go to Seoul: Apr or May or Sep or Oct or Nov
Guides about here
Four days in Seoul across the palaces, the hills and the river, with the transit pass arithmetic and the entry waiver that expires this December.
Rina Matsuda · 3 Sep 2026
Korea is easier than Japan and less signposted, and two admin details decide the trip. The card, the entry rule, the route, and what a day actually costs.
Rina Matsuda · 2 Sep 2026
Tokyo is deeper and Seoul is cheaper and faster, and the deciding round is what you want a city to feel like. Six rounds, a winner each, and the both option.
Rina Matsuda · 2 Sep 2026
Seoul, Jeonju and Busan in 10 days on the KTX. Plus the K-ETA waiver that ends on 31 December 2026 and the rail pass that rarely pays.
Rina Matsuda · 2 Sep 2026