Travel to Seoul
Seoul is the lively heart of South Korea. Once a city of ancient palaces and quiet villages, it has grown into a modern capital full of life and energy. Tall buildings and bright lights shine next to traditional houses, temples, and markets. You’ll find stylish cafés, big shopping malls, and tech stores right beside street food stalls and historic sites. With its mix of old and new, Seoul is a city where the past meets the future in every corner.
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![⌇🇰🇷 8 Must-Buy Items When You Come Across Them🎉⌇
For those heading to Korea soon~✈️
Please save this and share it with your friends and family🫶
May your trip be more enjoyable and filled with wonderful items🙏✨
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To express my gratitude,
Tamachi, who has lived in Korea for 13 years, has carefully selected these items with all my heart🙋♀️🌟
[Complete Edition]
Here are 8 of my real recommendations from among the items I found in Seoul, focusing on:
① Souvenirs that were especially appreciated
② Items that were useful as gifts or presents
③ Items that could also be used as souvenirs to give away as gifts🎁✨
This lineup is available at local supermarkets, department stores, airports, convenience stores, and other convenient locations during your trip💡
If you're wondering, "Where can I buy this?" "
"Any other recommendations?"
If you have any questions, please feel free to comment. ☺️💬
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① [Limited to Disney Store Korea]
Mug / 19,000w
So cute, I fell in love at first sight! 💖
The characters in hanbok are the highlight! 🌟
Not only is it a must-have for Disney fans, but it also makes a great souvenir with its exclusive feel. ✨
📍Hyundai Department Store/Disney Store
② [Limited to Starbucks Korea]
Local Tumbler / 42,000w
(Mug is 34,000w)
Limited to Starbucks Korea: Local Tumblers
Choose your favorite color or favorite character to promote your favorite character! 💜
The great thing about these is that you can get them at the airport or your travel destination! ✨
📍Incheon Airport/Starbucks
③ Wiggle Wiggle Ballpoint Pen / 2,500w
Packed with the cuteness of Korean goods 🧸🌷
It's a branded pen at a low price, making it the perfect souvenir to give away ◎
Every time you use it, you'll be reminded of your trip to Korea
And it's so cute it'll get you excited ♡
📍Wiggle Wiggle Myeongdong Store
④ Kiri Cookie & Cream Cheesecake Stick / 2,800w
Convenience store quality⁉️
High-quality cake in a stick
Rich and delicious🥹
Very filling and satisfying🙆♀️
We recommend picking it up at the airport and enjoying it while waiting for your flight✈️
📍Convenience Store CU Incheon Airport
⑤ Yogotoku Lemon Biscuit & Meringue
Perfect for breakfast during your trip to Korea💖
Refreshing yogurt with plenty of toppings for a satisfying meal😋
The lemon biscuit and crunchy meringue flavors are especially delicious! Buy in bulk during special events like 1+1!✨
📍Convenience stores, supermarkets, etc.
⑥ 100% Jeju Fruit Juice
Rich and super fresh!🍊💥
100% Jeju fruit juice without a single drop of water. Recharge your energy!✊🔥
It's so delicious you'll want to buy it in bulk when you find it!
📍Lotte Mart, Seoul Station
⑦ Incheon Annyeong Sandwich / 18,000 yen
The Annyeong embossed design is too cute!♡
The classic Korean souvenir!🇰🇷✨
It lasts for about 10 days, making it the perfect gift for someone you'll be seeing soon!
Delicious even chilled, it pairs perfectly with coffee, latte, and milk. ☕️
📍 Paris Baguette Incheon Airport
⑧ Maxim Stick Powder Coffee
Mocha Gold Mild
Enjoy authentic lattes anytime, anywhere. ☕️
Keep it in your bag and it's perfect for gifts. ◎
The large-capacity box lasts longer and is a great value. 👍
*Packaging and bonuses vary by season.
📍 Homeplus・Lotte Mart
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Did you find a souvenir you like? ☺️
Here's a list of our real recommendations. ✍️💭
If you come across it in Korea, be sure to pick it up. 🇰🇷✨
*Prices and designs are accurate at the time of photography.
＼Special experiences delivered with care and attention💌／
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![⌇ Travel to Korea for the First Time with Confidence! ✈️🇰🇷
8 Tips for a Comfortable Stay in Korea, Learned from 13 Years of Failure and Discovery🌟
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I wish I could tell myself from 13 years ago 😂←
I made so many mistakes, panicked, and cried...
But little by little,
I developed a motto and mindset for traveling in Korea✊✨
Now, my stay has become much smoother. 🤔💭
\\For those planning to visit Korea✈️//
I've compiled a list of things you should know to make your trip easier, based on my own mistakes and experiences. ✍️
Things I've learned firsthand over the past 13 years traveling back and forth between Japan and Korea😂💦
To avoid any problems or regrets on your trip to Korea! I've compiled 8 things I particularly pay attention to and keep in mind. 🌟
I hope your first trip to Korea is worry-free and enjoyable. 🙏✨
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[Money Situation💸]
Some stores don't accept credit cards!
Make sure you have plenty of Korean won on hand. 💡
🥲 {The currency exchange was closed, and I didn't have enough won to charge my transportation card! !!
I almost couldn't get back to the hotel. 🚨
Thanks to the help of my kind unnie and ajussi, I got home safely.
[Inventory Situation🛍️]
Even if a product isn't on the shelves and you think, "Oh no, it's sold out!?", don't give up. 🥹
I was about to give up, thinking they didn't have it, but I took a chance! When I asked the store clerk,
they sometimes said, "Yes, we have it," and even put it in stock ✊← Be brave
This happens a lot, especially at airports where merchandise sells well.
[Shopping Situation🛒]
If you think, "It's cute! I like it!"
Buy it without hesitation 🛍️
You might come back later and find it's sold out, or it might be gone a few months later.
Trends change so quickly in Korea,
and this is a really common occurrence 😭 I've experienced this so many times...
"Don't worry about things you don't want,"
so if your heart flutters even a little 🫰💖, it's a chance encounter.
[Toilet Situation🚻]
If you're thinking, "Should I go...what should I do?"
Just go! Don't worry if you really don't need to go! ←
This will prevent you from thinking, "I should have gone...🤦♀️" later.
If you come across a restroom that doesn't have tissues, or you can't even find one...
Just use it when you find one! It's important.💡
[Hygiene Issues🦠]
Tissues, especially wet tissues, are essential!
For when you're eating out, sampling food, or getting your hands dirty,
they're the #1 item to have on hand.🌟
They're also great for wiping off tteokbokki sauce and other things that are hard to remove from your clothes! !
😂 {I panicked when dakgalbi sauce splashed on my favorite clothes!💦
The waiter quickly brought me some wet tissues with dishwashing detergent or something,
and somehow my clothes were spotless.💡
[Lost and Found Issues💍]
After losing my precious ring,
I stopped wearing any jewelry in Korea. I immediately went back to where I thought I'd dropped it, but I couldn't find it...
So now I've made it a point to never take anything I don't want to lose! 🫡✨
[Injury Circumstances 🩹]
It was hot, so I wore ankle socks,
but both my ankles got blisters and chafed, and they stung every time I walked. 😭
My quality of life while traveling is surprisingly low...
I'm not trying to be mean,
but I wish I'd worn longer socks to protect my ankles!
I didn't have enough bandages.
Speaking from experience...! 🫡✨Seriously? ←
[Road Conditions 👣]
You want to look stylish when you're traveling...
But new sandals and boots are the cause of blisters and chafing! 😭‼ ️
I've fallen over ditches and slopes many times,
and even had my sandal laces snap and break! 💦
I've also had to make unexpected expenses to buy new shoes when I got there...💸
There are a lot of steep slopes and bumpy roads,
so the sneakers you're used to wearing in Japan are the safest bet!
Here's some advice for a comfortable trip!👟✨
😭 {I even had the soles of my shoes come off!
A kind shop assistant lent me some glue,
and I managed to hold on until I got home!🙏 Kamsa Kamsa
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That's it! These are the 8 things I pay particular attention to this time!🌟
I've introduced them to you!! I hope you have a comfortable, safe, and enjoyable time in Korea! 🫶✨
I dropped my ring! 💍
My foot hurts! 🦶💦
I can't ride the train! 🚃💨
I should have bought it! 🚃💨
Don't make so many mistakes like me later on! 😂🙏
(※All experiences in Seoul! 🇰🇷)
If you have any questions, please feel free to comment! 💬
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Tamachi🇰🇷 13 years in Korea! ✈️ Korea Traveler🧳
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![Hotels I Stayed at When I Visited Seoul
[HOMES RED MYEONGDONG]
The facilities at this hotel were easily among the best I've stayed at in Seoul!
Here's a summary of the great things about it!
- Self-check-in and check-out machines✅
The machines are Japanese-speaking, so even if you don't speak Korean, the process is easy!
- There's a Wow Pass machine!
This is incredibly convenient for Wow Pass users!
Not having to go out of my way to find the machine was extremely helpful!
- There's a rooftop!
The rooftop offers a great view of Namsan Tower!
It would have been even better if there were chairs or something.😅
- There's a noodle station🍜
There's a station where you can enjoy delicious Korean instant noodles!
The variety was great and it was fun!
Perfect for a late-night snack!
- There's a shared kitchen!
You can cook if you feel like it!
There's also a microwave, so I was able to heat up rice I bought at the convenience store!
There's a freezer, so I was able to store my ice cream there too! 🙆
It's a wonderful hotel with plenty of room to relax and I was very satisfied!
📍2-minute walk from Chungmuro Station
10-minute walk to Myeongdong!
🌟With a police box right next door, it's safe and secure!
Recommended for solo travelers!
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![Five restaurants revealed for the first time🖐️✨
Three of these were filled with local customers🇰🇷💡
The remaining three are favorites that we've featured several times before and even made it into this gourmet pick list.
Be sure to save this post🗂
Use it as inspiration for your Korea trip!💖
Feel free to leave a comment with any questions or concerns💌
Likes and follows are always appreciated!
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🌟First Time Showing🌟
① [Japsal Gwabaegi]
📍 Gwangjang Market/Gwangjangsijang
It's super popular, so you'll probably have to wait in line🌟
But the turnover is fast,
and you might be able to get one quickly, so don't give up✊🔥
Fluffy and chewy gwabaegi made in the live kitchen
Small and light, you can easily eat two or three in one go😋
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🌟First Time Showing🌟
② [Geumseong Hall]
📍 Yaksu/Yaksu
I couldn't make it to the Michelin-starred Geumdaeji Restaurant,
so a Korean friend took me here and it was a hit!! ️
Excellent quality meat◎
Lunch bone-in short rib set meal: 13,000w per person
*Orders accepted for 2 or more people
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🌟First time showing🌟
③ [Artist Bakery]
📍 Anguk
It's always so crowded I can't try it💡
The staff called me, so I tried it for the first time✨
Large salted bread: 3,000-5,500w
My favorite is the "Potato Cheese Salted Bread" for 5,500w🧂
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👑Hall of Fame👑
④ [Beansbins]
📍 Myeongdong
My favorite place I go back to again and again🥹
Luxurious waffles made with whole Häagen-Dazs cookies🧇✨
Light and crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, I ate the whole waffle by myself😋
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⑤ [Bready Post]
📍 Myeongdong
The best time to go is right after opening✨
The soft pretzel🥨 butter pepper flavor is exquisite.
It's creamy but not heavy,
and so delicious you'll want to eat it again and again💖
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⑥ [Pukchang Yukhoe]
📍 Gwangjang Market/Gwangjangsijang
Yukkhoe bibimbap for 10,000w is perfect for one person🌟
The abundance of vegetables and the balance of the sauce and pear are exquisite💖
Avoid the lunchtime crowds and go around 3:00 PM for a smooth experience.
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🌟First appearance🌟
⑦ [Pukchangdong Sundubu]
📍 Myeongdong/Myeongdong
The moment I took my first sip of the soup,
I knew I'd definitely come back! ️" and I couldn't help but pump my fist ✊❤️🔥
Seafood broth and beef make it so delicious! ✨
Freshly cooked rice makes porridge so you can enjoy it to the last bite! 🥣
Grilled fish included, and for just 10,000 won, it's an incredible deal! 😂💕
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🌟First Reveal🌟
⑧ [Conte de Tulear]
📍Apgujeong Rodeo/Apgujeong
A stylish restaurant popular with Korean women! 🥹
Delicious enough to warrant a two-hour wait.
The kimchi bokkeumbap also looks stylish and photogenic! ✨
Recommended for those who love delicious food, fashion, and trends! 🌟
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