South Korea may not be the number one travel destination for many, but there so many reasons why you should visit the morning calm country for the next school holidays. From history to culture to beauty products and food, you really need to visit South Korea at least once in your lifetime and what better time then the school holidays!!!!

Fascinating History  – South Koreans have many traditions which are kept alive over hundreds of years. You can still enjoy watching traditional dances and music performances, and do take the opportunity to dress in the traditional hanbok – you can rent it to wear around Seoul at the grand palaces and also traditional hanok teahouses in cosy neighborhoods some which have been around for decades.

Only in Seoul can you be mesmerised by some of the most significant cultural heritage sites of the country, such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main palace situated in Seoul… and take a day trip out to the city of Gyeongju which is often considered a ‘museum without walls’. Gyeongju was the capital of Korea during the Silla Dynasty from 57 BC – 935 AD and is home to countless royal tombs, palaces, and temples that are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites

Festivals all year round – Try to visit a festival if you can…. Every year, there are more festivals in South Korea than one could attend, with a couple of main festivities everyone likes to join in with. Spring is coming and so when the snow melts and the weather gets warmer, pink and white cherry blossoms transform South Korea into a magical wonderland for a short period at the beginning of spring, and thousands of people come to see the blossoms from all over the country. 

Futuristic City – Despite its beautiful history and culture, South Korea is a also pioneer in creating new and innovative structures. Step into the future feeling surrounded by futuristic buildings in one part of Seoul, such as the Dongdaemun Design Plaza by Zaha Hadid…. And check out the world’s fifth largest skyscraper piercing majestically out of the ground overlooking the Han River.

Unique cuisine – The kimchi, Korea’s number one side dish is made from salted and fermented vegetables that are kept in jars for months, one of many practices used to protect food during harsh winters. Over the centuries, Koreans have created a fascinating and rich food culture made up of meat dishes, stews, soups, noodle dishes, seafood and many vegetable side dishes. Visit Seoul spend a day roaming street markets sampling your way through this exciting variety of flavors.

K-pop Culture – South Korea is world-famous for its exciting music culture. K-pop is not only a music genre, it’s part of Korean culture that captures people all over Asia and the world. Walking down main pedestrian streets in South Korea, you will hear the latest hits of the industry. K-pop fans visit South Korea in waves and visit their favorite group’s or singer’s music label, get a K-pop makeover or visit K-pop-themed cafés.

South Korea has also become known for their trendy outfits for their boy and girl groups, thus setting global trends in regular fashion. South Koreans, are very fashionable and love to experiment and show off their hot streetwear on the streets of Seoul. Visit Dongdaemun, Gangnam or Myeongdong to get some of your favorite Korean outfits to take home with you.

Beauty Haven – Most Korean women (and men) have flawless and stunningly beautiful skin!!! They see taking care of their skin as an essential part of their daily lives and they spend more money on skincare and beauty than anywhere else in the world. Many Koreans even have a ten-step morning and night routine they strictly follow day after day to maintain their beautiful skin. It’s therefore no wonder that South Korea is home to countless skincare and make-up brands offering the most innovative and futuristic products on the global market.

Fun Entertainment – South Koreans come up with new ways to keep themselves amused almost every month. There’s tons of quirky themed cafés all over Seoul that offer visitors the chance to pet cats or dogs, play with racoons, cuddle with meerkats and engage with all kinds of other animals. There are also themed cafés that allow you to dress up as a princess and take pictures or eat food shaped like poop. Karaoke rooms have also been part of Korean entertainment for decades and are popular among all age groups. PC rooms are also well-visited, usually by a younger crowd, who compete in a variety of online games with people from all over the world – so much so that South Korea has become a leading force in global e-sports.

Stay – Travelodge Myeongdong Euljiro

when you are in Seoul, there is no better place to stay then at Travelodge Myeongdong Euljiro!!!

This hotel is so near to almost all of the places mentioned above, because of its convenient central location… 

Myeongdong shopping street is barely a 10 minutes stroll away and you can find plenty of convenient stores nearby, CU and 7-11!  There are also many cafes and restaurants nearby….

Even the airport shuttle (Euljiro 2-ga stop) is just across the road!!

Euljiro 3-ga Subway Station is barely 2-3 minutes away which is also super very convenient to get to other parts of Seoul…

You can walk to Cheonggyecheon as well as Gwangjang Market in 10-15 minutes

The rooms at Travelodge Myeongdong Euljiro are very clean , modern minimalist  but cosy and comfortable with adequate power sockets. 

There’s a microwave, self coin laundry & ironing board in the laundry room on the 2nd floor. 

The staff at the front desk are very friendly & helpful and just safe and perfect for a solo traveller like me

Address: 61 Supyo-Ro Myeongdong Jung-gu, Seoul 04542 South Korea
Telephone Number: +822 6240 5000
Email: enquiry.tlme@travelodgehotels.asia