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A Week in Seoul – My Tips When Traveling to Seoul

My name is Cindy Nguyen and this is the start of a series based on the first week of living in Seoul. My experience will be different from many of you that will be traveling to Seoul as I'll be staying in Seoul for three months. This article is for those that are traveling to Seoul for the very first time. But whether you're staying for an extended amount of time or just a couple of months, this guide will help cover aspects of transitioning into the Korean lifestyle and the best places to visit in Seoul.

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Affordable Activities to Do in Seoul

Booked your trip to Seoul and don’t know what to do? Or you don't want to spend a lot of money? You can still enjoy Seoul's beauty without spending a lot. So here are some exciting, affordable activities to do in Seoul that are very budget-friendly! To take it up another notch, there are other things you can do that cost nothing!

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10 Must-Visit Yeonnam Cafes: A Guide to Cafe-Hopping

With cafes and coffee playing such a prominent role in South Korean daily life, cafe-hopping is almost obligatory when visiting South Korea. One of the best places in Seoul to…

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8 Free Things to do in Seoul

One of the best ways to truly understand the place you’re visiting is to learn about its history and culture. Seoul’s museums help you do just that. The best part: many museums in Seoul are free to enter. The five national museums in Seoul have no admission fee to see permanent exhibitions. You can see art at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korean history at the National Museum of Korea, and Korean culture at the National Folk Museum of Korea. Four out of five national museums are conveniently located around Gyeongbukgung at the center of Seoul.

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8 Bingsu Places in Seoul to Try

Dating back to the Joseon Dynasty, bingsu (빙수) has long been a favorite summer treat in Korea. Bingsu is shaved ice that is topped with a variety of ingredients. The classic patbingsu, reminiscent of what was eaten during the Joseon era by court officials, consists of a shaved ice base topped with ingredients such as adzuki beans, rice cakes, and ground nut powder. There are many Bingsu places in Seoul you should try when you visit South Korea.

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A Guide to Facial Treatments in South Korea

South Korea is well-known for its beauty industry, which ranges from plastic surgery to skincare to makeup. People from all over the world come to experience South Korea's top-notch facial treatments and cosmetic surgery. According to the Korean Tourism Organization, in 2019, over 85,000 people visited South Korea for dermatological reasons and over 90,000 for plastic surgery procedures. Therefore, facial treatments in South Korea are considered the best in the world.

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10 Must-Visit Neighborhoods in Seoul

With travel restrictions easing, visiting Seoul is becoming more and more popular. But Seoul is such a big city, so it’s hard to know where exactly you should visit. We’ve picked the top 10 must-visit Seoul neighborhoods so you can see all sides of this city on your trip.

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Waste Disposal & Recycling in Korea – Full Breakdown

When it comes to recycling in Korea there are a lot of strict regulations and policies compared to other countries. In Korea garbage is separated into common garbage (일반쓰레기), food waste (음식물쓰레기), recyclables (재활용품), and large waste objects (대형페기물). However, each garbage category has its own separate regulation which causes a lot of confusion to foreigners who come from countries where recycling is not mandatory. It is important to adjust and follow Korean regulations since improper disposal can lead to warnings or (at the worst) to fines.

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