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Top 3 Korean Palaces in Seoul That You Must Visit

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Recently people around the world have been searching a lot of keywords on the Internet related to K-pop, K-drama, and K-food. The Korean Wave (Hallyu) is taking over the world by storm. This is resulting in travelers of all ages visiting Korea to track down their favorite K-Pop artists, visit the filming site of their favorite K-Dramas, and enjoy delicious K-food. Nonetheless, if you want to experience and learn about Korean culture you must visit the following historical palaces in Seoul that will blow your mind. 1. Gyeongbokgung Palace ( 경복궁 ) Instagram에서 이 게시물 보기 경복궁(@gyeongbokgung_palace_official)님의 공유 게시물 Gyeongbokgung Palace was constructed in 1395, three years after the Joseon Dynasty was founded by Taejo. This royal palace was completed after the capital of the new dynasty moved from Gaeseong to Seoul. Address: 161,Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea Hours:   Closed on Tuesdays      Jan.~Feb. 9:00 ~ 17:00 (Final admission at 16:00)      Mar.~M

4 places that BTS fans “ARMY” must visit in Seoul

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Credit: Dispatch BTS ( 방탄소년단 ) is currently the most famous Korean boy band in the world. This famous K-Pop group/boy band began rising in popularity around the world in 2018. This was also when they started winning many awards in Korea and abroad. Shortly after, COVID-19 broke out and this stopped fans and people all over the world from traveling to Korea.  But the good news is that now in 2022, most of the world including South Korea has opened their borders and we are now free to travel! So if you are an ARMY in town following in the footsteps of BTS or you simply happen to be visiting Korea and are looking to get your ARMY friends some souvenirs, then continue reading. In this blog post, we’ve compiled all the places that ARMYs must visit in Seoul!   1. Gyeongbokgung Palace ( 경복궁 ) Instagram에서 이 게시물 보기 [H]ot [P]ictures [K]orea 🇰🇷(@hotpickorea)님의 공유 게시물 Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the historical royal palaces in Seoul where BTS shot their video for “T

Top 5 Cat Cafe in Seoul That You Must Visit

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In Korea, cafes are very easily found around every corner, and if you look closely there are so many weird yet interesting cafes such as dog cafes, fishing cafes, kids cafes, and far more. Today is the day for cat lovers. Do you want to just relax with adorable cats around you? Well, let me help you out.  Below, I have rounded up a list of cat cafes in Seoul for you to experience.  1. Cats Garden (고양이 정원) Address : 18 Gaehwadong-ro 19-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul Price : Adult 20,000 Won ($16) | Middle~ Highschool Student 15,000 Won ($12)| Elementary Student 12,000 Won ($9.5) | Below 4 years 10,000 Won ($8) Opens : 11:00am ~ 10:00pm Note : There is a two-hour time limit on weekends and holidays Cat Garden is the first outdoor cat cafe in South Korea. It is a beautiful space in the center of the city where cats, nature, and people can spend time together. The cafe has indoor and outdoor areas. I especially recommend the outdoor where you can spend time with adorable cats and nature. Cats will