Area Guides
Local guides to Seoul and other parts of Korea, with practical tips and a Korean local’s perspective.
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Some of my most memorable Jeju scenes were never destinations at all. They were the coast, roads and volcanic landscapes I stopped for along the way.
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Jeju is more than beaches. Forest paths, oreum and inland walking routes can make a rental-car day feel completely different from the coast.
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Jeju golf looks beautiful, but the wind and the so-called Hallasan break can make the round much harder than the scenery suggests.
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I brought my own car to Jeju by ferry and drove from Hyeopjae Beach to Sinchang, Sanbangsan, and Yakcheonsa. For me, the best part of driving in Jeju is not how many places you can see, but being able to stop whenever somewhere catches your eye.
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Gwangalli is more than Gwangan Bridge at night. After living nearby for two years, here’s how I’d spend an afternoon and evening exploring its bakeries, beach, food, nightlife, and local side.
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Gwangjang Market is one of Seoul’s most famous food markets. But repeated price and hygiene controversies make me reluctant to recommend eating there. Here’s why — and where you can eat nearby instead.
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Hongdae is more than the streets around Hongik University. A local guide to Seogyo-dong, Donggyo-dong, Yeonnam-dong, Sangsu, Hapjeong, nightlife, food, cafés, and the different sides of Hongdae.
