Asia

You’ve seen Gwangjang Market in Seoul on Netflix and are planning your first visit? I’ve visited three times and have the lowdown on all the best Gwangjang Market food, when to visit, what to expect and more. You’ve landed in Seoul with a rumbling stomach and only one market pick: Gwangjang, the 120-year-old labyrinth of…

Planning to spend one day in Seoul? This guide covers all my top recommendations on how to spend 24 hours in Seoul, including the perfect itinerary. You’ve scored a single day in Seoul, maybe a long layover, maybe a whistle-stop weekend, and you’re staring at a map bursting with royal palaces, neon alleys, and more…

The Seongsu district in Seoul has blown up in recent years. So, should you add it to your itinerary? I’ll give you the downlow on the “Brooklyn of Seoul”. Ever wonder where Seoul’s cool kids disappear when Myeong-dong feels a bit too polished? Hop off Line 2 at Seongsu and you’ll land in an ex-shoe…

Looking for the best cafes in Seoul, South Korea? This Seoul coffee shop guide details my favourite spots in the city that I’ve personally visited and can recommend for your caffeine fix. Seoul’s café culture is absolutely electric. Every block flaunts trendy, Insta-worthy interiors with the latest pastry craze, and people line up around the…

Visiting Seoul for the first time? This detailed 5 day Seoul itinerary covers where to stay, things to do, how to get around and my top tips and advice for a memorable trip. When I first landed in Seoul, I was pretty jazzed but slightly overwhelmed. I mean, most of what I’d learned about Seoul…