Going Back to South Korea
In just a few weeks, I'll be flying back to South Korea. After an incredible first trip where I explored Seoul, Busan, Sokcho, and Gyeongju, I loved this country so much that I'm going back!
Why go back?
Love at first sight
My first trip convinced me: South Korea is a country I could visit again and again. The perfect blend of tradition and modernity captivated me.
What I loved the first time
During my first stay, I was struck by:
- Gastronomy: kimchi, bibimbap, samgyeopsal... every meal was a discovery
- History: Seoul's royal palaces, Gyeongju's temples, traditional architecture
- Landscapes: Sokcho's mountains, Busan's beaches, Seoul's modernity
- Hospitality: the kindness of Koreans and their curiosity towards visitors
K-pop and cinema influence
Korea's soft power is impressive. Korean cinema (Parasite, Oldboy) and K-pop have conquered the world, and experiencing this culture firsthand is a unique experience.
What I can't wait to (re)discover
Seoul's neighborhoods
This time, I want to explore more deeply:
- Gangnam - The modern and trendy district
- Hongdae - Artistic atmosphere and nightlife
- Insadong - Traditional neighborhood with galleries and tea houses
- Myeongdong - Shopping and cosmetics paradise
- Bukchon Hanok Village - Traditional Korean houses
The food
I plan to taste everything! Street food, traditional restaurants, Korean BBQ... My stomach is ready.
My must-try dishes list
- Samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly)
- Chimaek (fried chicken + beer)
- Bingsu (shaved ice dessert)
- Jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles)
- Hotteok (sweet pancakes)
- Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes)
- Kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew)
Historical sites
- Gyeongbokgung - The main royal palace
- Changdeokgung - UNESCO World Heritage site
- Jogyesa Temple - Seoul's main Buddhist temple
Korean tech scene
As a developer, I'm particularly curious to discover the Korean tech ecosystem. Seoul is one of the most connected cities in the world, with impressive 5G infrastructure.
$ ping seoul.tech
PING seoul.tech - Response time: incredible
$ echo "Ready to explore Korean tech scene!"
Relive my first trip
Want to see what my first trip to Korea looked like? I documented the entire adventure on Pixora with photos from Seoul, Busan, Sokcho, and Gyeongju.
My first trip to Korea
Check out the photos from my first trip on Pixora! I'll also be updating this gallery with new photos from this second trip.
See you soon
This second trip will be an opportunity to deepen my discovery of this incredible country. I can't wait to experience Korea's unique atmosphere again and share this new adventure with you.
다음에 봐요! (See you soon!)