Welcome to Seoul & Beyond — a Korea travel and food guide written by a local.
Most travel guides about Korea are written from the outside looking in. This one isn’t. I was born and raised here, and this blog is where I share the places Koreans actually go: the restaurants without English menus, the neighborhoods tourists walk past, and the spots worth leaving Seoul for.
What you’ll find here
- Seoul — neighborhood guides, hidden corners, and how to enjoy the city like a local
- Beyond Seoul — day trips and regional destinations: Busan, Jeonju, Gangneung, Jeju and more
- Korean Food — what to order, where to eat it, and the etiquette nobody tells you about
- Travel Tips — transportation, apps, money, and the practical stuff that makes Korea easy
How I write
Every guide is based on real places with real details — locations, price ranges, and how to get there. Opening hours and menus change, so I always recommend double-checking the essentials before you visit. If you spot something outdated, let me know and I’ll fix it.
Enjoy Korea — the local way.