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South Korea: Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow
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items Culturally rich and endlessly energetic, South Korea is more than a destination—it's a bold, beautiful experience waiting to be explored.
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Daejeon
Seoul
Incheon
Daejeon
Daejeon is where innovation meets calm—ideal for travelers who like their city energy with aside of nature and authenticity.
When you first enter the hotel, you are treated like royalty. The staff goes above and beyond. It is truly amazing. The rooms are spacious for a Korean hotel and everything was pristine. I didn't want to leave! Because my son lives in Daejoen, we wil...
Hotel Onoma, Daejeon, Autograph Collection
Korean desserts are to die for and this bakery is one of the best and extremely popular. Weekends can be very crowded. Try the fresh cream cake!
Sungsimdang Cake Boutique
This is a department store is in the Hotel Onoma. We went several times a day because it is huge…seven stories of everything imaginable. The food market is most of the 1st floor and is truly just amazing. It was hard to decide what to get there was such a vast selection. The high-end clothing brands... Such a great experience.
Daejeon Shinsegae Art & Science
The Expo Bridge is an architectural landmark that comes alive at night. Dramatically lit arches illuminate with changing hues. It was amazing at Christmas when we were there.
Expo Bridge (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
So much food to choose from with first-class presentation. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent.
Vesta Buffet
Seoul
Seoul is like stepping into the perfect blend of past and future—where centuries-old palaces site net to high-tech skyscrapers, and the street food stalls buzz just around the corner from luxury boutiques. Seoul isn't just a trip, it's vibe.
This was the first thing we did on the day we arrived. And what a fantastic way to start our first time in Seoul. Korean street food is incredible and intimidating at the same time. Our tour guide was exceptional which made this experience very memorable.
2025 Night Market Food Tour in Seoul
This was a great way to see some of the top sites and really experience Korean culture. Our tour guide had a super personality and very professional and courteous. We thoroughly enjoyed all the stops selected by the tour.
2025 Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N ...
We opted to book a private tour of the DMZ with Jun, who defected from North Korea with his mother. The experience of the DMZ was powerful and heartbreaking because of Jun's story. He is a kind and amazing man. I am so glad he started this tour to share his experience.
Private DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector + N Korean Lunch
This was a very nice hotel in the heart of Seoul. The staff was exceptionally welcoming and the hotel very clean and well maintained. The location is perfect!
Hotel in Myeongdong | Aloft Seoul Myeongdong
Myeong-dong is the heart of Seoul making it the vibrant tourist hub for popular activities. It is the premier shopping destination with popular Korean brands and international brands. The Korean culture is lively with its food and entertainment. Walking the streets of Myeong-dong was incredible.
Guide to Myeongdong Shopping Street: Shops, Food, Map
This is the place to go for Korean fried chicken in Seoul! And everyone knows it because it's always crowded. But the crowds don't keep people from waiting and it's definitely worth it. So, so good!
MYEONGDONG GOOBNE CHICKEN, Seoul - Restaurant Reviews & Phone ...
This restaurant had such a great atmosphere. The food was delicious and the staff was very pleasant. They didn't speak much English but my son speaks Korean so that was a big help. Very nice experience.
Mano Di Chef, Myeongdong
I could not get enough of Korean convenient stores. The offerings are huge. Fresh and instant meals, large selection of snacks and drinks. They offer in store dining and have hot water dispensers and microwaves so you can purchase food and eat it there. A really fun experience.
Korean Convenience Stores
You can spend all day and still not see everything. The food is excellent on the basement floor. Very impressive and enjoyable to look at everything.
LOTTE Department Store Main Store
Incheon
A charming coastal city that is the first taste of Korean culture for many travelers.
There is a reason by the Incheon Airport has been named the best worldwide. Where to begin! First, it doesn't have the feel of an airport because it runs so efficiently. The airport looks like a high-end department store. The bathrooms…oh my gosh, they're like a spa. The shopping, food selections and entertainment are so imp... You almost just want to stay there.
Incheon International Airport
We stayed at this hotel the night before leaving South Korea. Yet, another very impressive hotel. Everything about this hotel was top notch. I wish we had more time to stay but the short time we were there was wonderful. The room was very spacious and bathroom was huge. Loved it.
Incheon Hotel in South Korea | Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel