solid write-up, the lunch special tip is legit. i'd add that the noodle shop two doors down from lao zhang's, the one with no english sign, does a better bowl for ¥12 and they give u extra pickled veg...

honestly the guide covers the big stuff well, but the real gem is the coastal walk from Igidae to Oryukdo. it's a cliffside trail that takes like 2 hours, mostly empty even on weekends, and you get in...

the blue palm recommendation is spot on, their hummus is legit and the outdoor seating is nice when it's not raining. but for day two, instead of the annex, check out the sacred heart cathedral on bro...

fwiw the dmz tour tip is spot on but if you want something a bit less structured, the imjingak park area is free to wander and has that bridge of freedom where pows crossed back, plus a really bizarre...

ngl if u wanna be close to everything but not in the thick of tourist crowds check out the area around alaaddin tepesi instead of direct mevlana zone. the hill itself is nice for evening walks and the...