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2 Apr48 Hours in Seoul: Day 2
24 Feb48 Hours in Seoul: Day 2
An Itinerary for Getting the Most From A Too Brief Trip
See the introduction here.
See Day 1 here.
Note that all directions & prices were true as of mid-late 2012; I haven’t check back since then. I’m headed back this summer, so I’ll look and see then if I can. 🙂
Itinerary Summary–Day 2
- 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. *** Breakfast at Myeongdong
- 10:00 a.m. -11:30 p.m. *** Namsan Tower and the Cable Car
- 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. *** Lunch in Coex Mall
- 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. *** Shop and visit the Aquarium in Coex Mall
- 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.*** Korean National Museum
- 5:30 p.m.- Whenever you leave *** Shop and enjoy Dondaemeun
I tried to leave enough time for travel between each stop, but this means you may have a little more or less time depending on how long it takes you to move from one place to another.
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Breakfast/Shopping: Myeongdong
Why?
Most touristy places in the city aren’t going to open up this early, so this is a good time to wander around and grab some breakfast if you’re an early riser. Myeongdong actually opens up pretty early because it caters to tourist shoppers; in fact you may hear people calling out in Japanese, since most of the tourist come from Japan. Myeongdong is traditionally considered a shopping central for all fashionistas. It’s got purses, clothes, glasses, beauty supplies, shoe stores, beauty parlors, etc. Honestly, I preferred some other places more for actual bargain shopping (note that this is where the upper crusts shop as well; we’re talking Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana stores) , but it is an awesome place to grab coffee of a morning. They have plenty of pastry/coffee shops like Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, etc. Plus, the stalls are fun to wander if they’re up before you leave, and you can sometimes walk away with a handful of free stuff from the hawkers. If you’re low on funds, maybe save your shopping $$ for later though. Continue reading
Riding the Horsey!
23 FebLol, On my trip to Busan, South Korea, we visited one of the temples, and it had a long line of ancient stone monuments lining the walkway. Kids were enjoying them all, but this was a particular favorite. Quality isn’t great (I got a new and much better camera today though! Yay!!), but the pic was darling. He was so excited to climb it all by himself. 🙂
So cute!
48 Hours in Seoul: Day 1
5 Feb48 Hours in Seoul: Day 1
An Itinerary for Getting the Most From A Too Brief Trip
See the introduction here.
See Day 2 Here.
Itinerary Summary–Day 1
- 8:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. *** Gwanghwamun Square
- 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. *** Lunch in Itaewon
- 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. *** Shop in Itaewon
- 5:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m. *** Dinner at a Korean BBQ (It’ll be 5 before you get there)
- 8:40 p.m.-9:10 p.m. *** Take the Hangang Ferry Cruise
- Head in for a good night’s sleep/Party all night.
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History: Gwanghwamun Square
Why?
Gwanghwamun Square is both amazing and one of the most important things to see while in Seoul. You don’t have time to visit every major palace and museum in Seoul, but this palace both palaces and museums in one spot. The Square itself is fascinating; because this is such an important place politically and culturally, the streets are lined with different political protests. When I was there, you saw a long row of cages marked with signs protesting North Korea’s treatment of its citizens. It is quite literally a square, in the center is a long grassy strip with two large, very famous statues. Then at one end you will find Gyeongbokgung Palace. Continue reading
48 Hours in Seoul: Introduction
4 Feb
- Seoul, South Korea from the Namsan Tower
48 Hours in Seoul:
An Itinerary for Getting the Most From A Too Brief Trip
Are you looking for history, culture, nature, great food, good shopping, and a little taste of Korea? Well, Seoul is definitely the best place for all of these things! In fact, Seoul has so many amazing things to do that you could spend years there and still never see everything (I spent 3 months and barely cracked the surface). But sometimes you don’t have forever to spend in a place. Continue reading
Dragon Hill Spa
13 JanDragon Hill Spa entrance
Traveling abroad is no picnic in the park, as even the most seasoned travelers will tell you. Between figuring out your way around, trying to understand the foreign language, and constantly participating in the activities and events that brought you there in the first place, life gets incredibly hectic.
Then, you have to add in the fact that you are living in a strange place. No bed that you recognize, often times (especially in Asian hotels) no bath to soak your weary bones, no familiar comforts of the home you’ve left behind. After awhile you just need a break.
Well, it took much bravery on our parts, but this past summer, me and three other friends decided to try out one of Korea’s famous relaxing “Saunas” (also called the “Baths”). One of us had been given a coupon to the Dragon Hill Spa, and, after looking at pictures online, we decided to try it out. In the end, I would highly recommend the Dragon Hill Spa to visitors to Seoul. It is an amazing experience, and it truly was the most relaxing thing I did. As an introvert, I greatly needed a place to rest, and this was exactly what I needed. Great place!! Continue reading
Bringing Light to the World: A Little Drop of Kindness At A Time
1 DecIt’s summer, and I’m flying out of Chicago to visit South Korea for the first time. Chicago is the same as it always is. People rushing about, bumping into one another, everyone too hurried to stop and think about those around them. The experience is horrid, the flight via American Airlines not particularly fun. The attendants are rude and have no time to get me the requested drink, my query as to its location an hour later answered solely with a huff and impatient “just wait a minute.” Arriving at LAX is no more enjoyable; no one will stop so I can ask for directions, the check-in attendants ignore all my questions. Getting slammed into and having people walk all over my stuff as I tried picking it up doesn’t help any.
But everything changes once I move in Korean Air’s territory.
Coex Mall & Aquarium
27 Nov
Gangnam Style!
This past summer, a Korean song artist, Psy, produced what would become almost an instant hit–“Gangnam Style.” Snappy, Fast-paced, Easy to listen to, the song captured the world’s hearts and minds (literally, that song is stuck in your brain once you hear it).
As the song professes, Gangnam (a district in Seoul located on the south side of the Han River) has a life all of its own. Well known for its particularly high level of wealth and standard of living, Gangnam is basically the Korean version of Beverly Hills or upper-class NYC. It houses many of the financial centers of the world economy, as well as the central offices for several international companies. Naturally, the attractions are as amazing as the rest of the area; it is definitely one of the best places to wander around if you are a visitor.
Travelling in a 외국의 (foreign) Land
8 NovTravelling–the great journey into the unknown. Dun dun duunnn… They tell you the world is vast, and you sort of understand that when you begin to travel. But nothing quite seems to prepare you for that first step off the runway and into a whole new world. Luckily, at least in the countries I have visited, that new world has seemed just familiar enough (they had normal American toilets and a Dunkin Donuts. . . always a plus) that I wasn’t completely dumped into culture shock.
However, I was recently asked by my supervisor to draw up some tips for fellow students visiting countries where the language is a barrier. I got to thinking about it, and I decided to focus on what I learned on my most recent visit to Korea. By miracle alone, I had the luck to be roomed with a local girl for the first two weeks, or I have no idea what I would have done. Travelling in a new country without the benefit of language proficiency is difficult, but there are a few things that can make your life so much easier.
“She was free in her wildness. She was a wanderess, a drop of free water. She belonged to no man and to no city” ~ Roman Payne
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