Plan Your Trip

Getting around Seoul is easier than it looks. Here’s how I use the subway, buses, taxis, Naver Map, T-money and Ttareungi, with practical local tips for first-time visitors.

Not sure where to stay in Seoul? This firsthand neighborhood guide compares Myeongdong, Jongno, Hongdae, Seongsu, Yongsan, Jamsil, Gangnam, and more to help you choose the best base for your trip.

December in Korea brings cold winter days, festive lights, and a warm year-end atmosphere. Here’s what the weather feels like, what to wear, and what makes December worth experiencing.

November in Korea sits between autumn and winter. Catch it at the right time and Seoul can still glow red and gold — but foliage, temperatures, and scenery can change quickly.

Planning a trip to Korea in October? Here’s what October really feels like, what to wear, what to do, and why it is one of my favorite months to experience Seoul.

Planning a trip to Korea in September? Here’s what the weather really feels like, what to wear, what to do, and why September is one of Korea’s most beautiful transition months.

Planning a trip to Korea in August? Here’s what the intense heat and humidity really feel like, what to wear, and how I plan summer days in Seoul.

Planning a trip to Korea in July? Here’s what the heat, humidity and rainy season really feel like, what to wear, and how I plan around Korean summer weather.

Planning a trip to Korea in June? Here’s what the weather really feels like, what to wear, and why this bright, green early-summer month can be a surprisingly good time to visit.

Planning a trip to Korea in May? Here’s what the weather really feels like, what to wear, May holidays to know, and why this warm, green month is one of the best times to visit.