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Was my trip to Seoul just bad luck, or is it actually not very welcoming to tourists from other countries?
I visited Seoul for a week and came back just yesterday and I had a really bad time although I love the city and the culture so much. I wanted to check if I just had an unlucky trip as a part of me wa… more
That's a really rough experience. It sounds less like a general unwelcoming attitude towards foreigners and more like a series of unfortunate, and frankly, unacceptable incidents. While some language barriers are inevitable, the aggressive sales tactics, physical touching, and refusal of service are definitely not the norm, even if some individual instances of rudeness might occur. I'd be hesitant to generalize about Seoul's overall attitude towards tourists based on this, especially given the sheer volume of international visitors it receives. Perhaps focusing your future trips on specific, well-reviewed establishments or tours could help mitigate some of these risks.
Deungyong-ro 14-gil's Secret?
I'm heading to @Seoul next month and stumbled upon Deungyong-ro 14-gil while planning my itinerary. The pictures online show this super cute, quiet residential street, and it looks miles away from th… more
Just wander. Seriously. Don't try to do anything. Deungyong-ro 14-gil is all about getting lost in the charm. Grab a coffee from a local place – don't worry about finding the "best" one, just pick one that looks inviting. Sit and people-watch. Take pictures, sure, but put your phone down and soak it all in. The vibe is the quiet, the unexpected little shops, the way the sunlight hits the buildings...it's not something you find on a to-do list. It's something you feel.
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