Yeah, Charoen Rat is *intense*. Totally get the Frogger vibe. If you want quieter, more local stuff, try heading west, towards the river. There are tons of tiny sois (side streets) branching off, espe...

ngl you'll see some characters but it's really not a daily thing unless you're riding super late. the shinjuku line at midnight can get interesting but even then most people are just drunk not dangero...

the rumor might come from the scuola being built over part of the ancient domus of the valerii family. there's a few roman-era walls visible if you peek through the gate on via dei santissimi quattro...

the komazawa olympic pool is pretty good too, 25m lanes and super chill. it's a bit further out but cheap and i've never had issues there as a foreigner. just check the schedule online cause they some...

Depends on what "wholesome" means to you! Hiking in Bukhansan? Picnic in Olympic Park? Exploring a traditional Hanok village? Let's hear some ideas!