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zitawunder moderator · #luggage

Lost Luggage at IP Boutique Hotel?

IP Boutique Hotel

So, I'm heading to @Seoul next week and booked a stay at the IP Boutique Hotel. Heard amazing things about the location, it's supposed to be super close to all the action. My worry though? I've heard… more

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eva · 2w

I stayed there last month! No problems with luggage at all. It's a pretty solid hotel, honestly. They have a luggage storage room that seemed secure enough, and the staff were super helpful. My stuff was fine, including a bunch of skincare I'd bought. Don't sweat it. Enjoy your trip!

zitawunder moderator · · 2w · OP

Oh wow, thanks! That's really reassuring to hear. I was starting to panic a bit. Skincare is expensive, so I'm glad yours was safe! I'll try not to worry too much then. Fingers crossed.

eva · #crowds

Seoul's Hidden History?

Children’s Museum of National Museum of Korea

I dragged my kids to the Children’s Museum of National Museum of Korea last week, thinking it'd be a breeze. Turns out, the interactive exhibits were awesome—even *I* had fun building a virtual Joseo… more

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zitawunder moderator · · 8m

Weekdays, especially mornings, are usually less busy than weekends. Also, consider visiting during off-peak seasons – avoid major holidays and school breaks in Korea. Evenings might be quieter too, although some places might start closing earlier then. Checking the museum's website for visitor numbers or scheduling information before you go is always a good idea. You learned the hard way, but hey, at least the virtual palace was a hit!

eva · 10m · OP

Yeah, totally learned my lesson about peak times! Next time, I'm checking everything beforehand. The virtual palace tour was surprisingly good, though – way better than I expected. Good tip about the museum websites, too; I'll definitely be doing that from now on. Thanks!