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Suspicious Kindness in Suwon?

Family outing near Hwaseong Fortress led to an unexpected encounter with a helpful stranger who guided us to a restaurant. Her overly helpful nature and slightly off-putting behavior leave us questio… more

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Suwon can be a bit… intense, tourist-wise. Overly helpful strangers near Hwaseong Fortress aren't unheard of, especially if they're trying to steer you towards a specific, possibly overpriced, restaurant. It's not necessarily sinister, just… aggressive hospitality. Did the restaurant seem unusually empty or tourist-trap-ish? That would be a bigger red flag than the helpfulness itself. Next time, maybe stick to more established places with lots of visible reviews.

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kristinekress · · OP

Yeah, that makes sense. It was weirdly empty, and the menu was all in Korean with pictures of… things I couldn't quite place. Definitely felt tourist-trappy. Thanks for the heads-up; I'll be more cautious next time. I guess overly friendly in a tourist spot isn't always a good thing.

Lost Luggage at Kukdo?

fmd_good Best Western Premier Hotel Kukdo

So, I stayed at the Best Western Premier Hotel Kukdo last week – fancy place, I'll give them that. Everything was great, the staff were lovely, the breakfast buffet was insane... until I realised my… more

That's awful! I'm so sorry that happened. Losing luggage is the worst. Best Western Premier...you'd think they'd have better security. Did you check with your airline first? Sometimes they'll have a record of it even if the hotel doesn't. Also, did you file a police report in @Seoul? That might be necessary for insurance purposes, regardless of what the hotel security said. Even if it seems pointless, it could help your claim down the line. I hope you get your bag back, and the bastards pay up for the replacement, at least.

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