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Busan 2-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Two days in Busan split by theme — the coast, beaches, and a cliffside temple on day one, then seafood markets and the Gamcheon culture village on day two. Built around the metro and a couple of short taxi hops.
Busan
Jensen Huang's Seoul Food Trail — Chimaek, Samgyeopsal, Naengmyeon
When Nvidia's Jensen Huang toured Seoul in June 2026, the food stops — fried chicken and beer, grilled pork belly with somaek, and cold noodles — went viral. This guide separates what was reported (by day, with sources) from a practical, traveler-friendly food route you can actually walk, with realistic alternatives.
Seoul
Korea 7-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
A realistic one-week route for first-time visitors — three days in Seoul, a day of history in Gyeongju, two days in Busan, and a flexible buffer day, all connected by fast KTX trains so you spend time in places, not in transit.
SeoulGyeongjuBusan
Korea Food Trip — A 4-Day Eating Itinerary
This 4-day itinerary plans Korea around the table — Seoul's markets and barbecue, then Busan's seafood and street food — pacing the days so you arrive hungry at the right places. It pairs with the what-to-eat, barbecue, and chimaek guides for what to order.
SeoulBusan
Korea in May — What to Expect and a 5-Day Plan
May is one of the most comfortable months to visit Korea — usually mild and green, after the cherry blossoms and before the summer heat and monsoon. This 5-day plan pairs Seoul with a southern city; check the latest forecast and any festival dates before you lock things in.
SeoulGyeongjuBusan
Seoul 3-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Three days in Seoul, grouped by area so you walk more and commute less. Day one covers the palace district and old town, day two the modern south and shopping, and day three markets, a city view, and your own picks.
Seoul
Busan Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
Busan is Korea's second city and its biggest beach destination, a relaxed coastal counterpoint to Seoul. Two to three days covers its beaches, fish markets, and cliffside temple. Most visitors arrive by KTX in about two and a half hours from Seoul.
Busan
Gyeongju Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
Gyeongju is Korea's open-air museum, the thousand-year capital of the Silla kingdom, where royal tomb mounds, a UNESCO temple, and an old observatory sit within easy reach. One full day covers the highlights; arrive by KTX to nearby Singyeongju station.
Gyeongju
Seoul Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
Seoul is Korea's capital and a fast, layered city where 600-year-old palaces sit beside high-tech districts. Most visitors give it three to four days, arrive via the airport railroad, and base themselves centrally to ride the excellent subway.
Seoul
Chimaek Guide — Korean Fried Chicken and Beer
Chimaek (치맥) is Korean fried chicken (chikin) paired with beer (maekju) — a casual, shareable night out. Order a whole chicken for two to three people, choose plain fried or a sauce, and eat it while it is hot and crisp.
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Gwangjang Market Food Guide for Visitors
Gwangjang Market is Seoul's most famous street-food market, known for mung-bean pancakes, mayak gimbap, and live-octopus stalls. This guide covers what to eat, how to order at a busy stall, rough prices, and how to get there.
Seoul
Korean BBQ Guide — How to Order and Eat It
Korean barbecue is a grill-it-yourself meal of pork or beef cooked at your table and wrapped in lettuce with sides. This guide explains the popular cuts, how to order, how the grilling works, what it costs, and the simple etiquette.
SeoulBusanNationwide
What to Eat in Korea — A First-Timer's Food Guide
A starter list of Korean dishes worth seeking out — barbecue, stews, bibimbap, street food, and fried chicken — with how to order, rough prices, and notes for vegetarian and halal travelers.
SeoulBusanNationwide
Getting Around Korea — Transportation Guide
Korea is easy to get around with public transport. Take the Airport Railroad into the city, ride subways and buses with a T-money card, cover long distances on the KTX high-speed train, and use taxis for short hops. A Korean map app ties it together.
SeoulBusanGyeongju
Essential Travel Apps for Korea
Install a Korean map app (Naver Map or KakaoMap), a translator (Papago), and a transit app before you arrive, because Google Maps transit is unreliable in Korea. Add a taxi app and, optionally, food delivery to round out a smooth trip.
SeoulBusanNationwide
T-money Card Guide for Visitors to Korea
A T-money card is a rechargeable transit card that works on subways, buses, and most taxis nationwide. Buy one at any convenience store or station machine for about ₩2,500–4,000, load cash onto it, and tap in and out. It is the simplest way for visitors to get around Korea.
SeoulBusanNationwide