Seoul Olympic Park is a large park located in the Songpa-gu district of Seoul, South Korea. It was built to host the 1988 Summer Olympics, and it covers an area of about 1.4 square kilometres. The park features various facilities and attractions, including sports venues, cultural and artistic facilities, and natural landscapes.

The Olympic Park has several sports venues that were used during the 1988 Summer Olympics, including the Olympic Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 69,950 and was the main venue for the opening and closing ceremonies. The park also has the Olympic Gymnastics Hall, the Olympic Aquatics Center, and the Olympic Velodrome, among others.

Nodeulseom is a unique island located in the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. This “lying island” is a hub for artists and creative individuals, earning it the nickname “Island of Art.” If you’re looking for a peaceful escape from the busy city, Nodeulseom is a must-visit destination.

Nodeulseom was originally a small, uninhabited island, but in the 1960s, the Seoul government began a project to expand the island to prevent flooding in the surrounding areas. Over time, the island was gradually expanded by dumping soil and debris into the river until it reached its current size.

The Korean War Memorial and the War Memorial of Korea are two important museums dedicated to Korean military history, located in the heart of Seoul. Here’s what you need to know about visiting these two sites:

The Korean War Memorial
The War Memorial of Korea

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Namsangol Hanok Village is a traditional Korean village located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. It consists of several well-preserved hanok (traditional Korean houses) from the Joseon Dynasty, which visitors can tour to learn more about traditional Korean culture and architecture. The village also features various cultural activities, such as traditional performances and workshops, making it a popular destination for both tourists and locals alike.

Inwangsan (인왕산) is a mountain in the city of Seoul. It’s one of the four of Seoul’s inner mountains and is situated to the north-west of Namsan Seoul Tower. The highest peak is 338.2m. The difficulty level is easy to intermediate, if your medical condition allows it. I suggest bringing enough water and a towel on warm days, and good all-terrain hiking shoes that are comfortable to wear. In winter time, especially on Icy days, watch your steps carefully.

The Journey To Seoul 1. The Journey to Amsterdam. It’s Friday, October 14th 2022. I just woke up, and I am going over the checklist one last time. Suitcase packed, carry-on packed. All set and ready. I’m just having lunch now, and I’m wondering what to bring to eat for underway. Waffles, what’s more Belgian […]

Filling out the form and being unable to pay the fee So you want to go to South Korea so bad, you booked your flight, and your hotels and all your activities are thoroughly planned out. The time has come to get all your important travel documents in order. You’ve requested your passport and received […]

I booked my tickets, and am set to go. There are a few things that I need to take care of, like getting a renewing my travel documents and such, but the most important thing is that a date has been set, and the flight is booked. So no more waiting. One hotel is already […]

With the new wave of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, it’s hard to predict how it will evolve over the next few months. Normally I would have booked everything in advance and have the preparation all in order by the end of November, but because of this uncertainty, I have once more decided to postpone […]

The map of all the things I want to do, all the things that interests me in and around Seoul is, well…. almost complete. A lot of things are in Seoul itself, though there’s also UNESCO Hwaseong Fortress in Suwan City, 30 minutes South of Seoul, and Incheon’s Songdo Central Park and area. The planning […]