Erianna

Rented hanbok for W25k (about $18) for me and for D for another W25k. Took pictures walking around Gyeonbokgong palace. Yes-yes, it’s super touristy but also was, oh, so much fun! Pretending to be royalties from the forgotten past along walking in the palace vast quarters with tons of other people doing the same. It felt […]

Woke up late. Still a bit jet lagged.

Took another Seoul Guided Walking Tour, this time of the Gyeongbukgung palace. We loved our guide! She was a former history teacher. As a retiree, she volunteers to provide free tours about Seoul, which also helps her practice her English and stay sharp. She is truly to be admired! We asked her tons of questions

Shopping k-beauty products at Olive Young store – check! Explore Noryangjin fish market and try deep fry baby crab, fish and shrimp – check! Hang out for F&B options and general vibe at the Hyundai Seoul department store – check!

Special shout out to Celine who’s been instrumental in helping us plan our adventure in Seoul! ❤️ We literally checked off (almost) every box of her recommendation list. ✔️ Started our day with the Seoul Guided Walking Tour of Unhyeongung Palace and Bukchon Hanok village. The tour was free organized by the Seoul for Tourists

Just exploring the city, no agenda. Trying to figure out how to use the subway. 

Flying from Istanbul, Turkey to Seoul, South Korea with connecting stop in Chengdu, China.