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# Travel-Stained: Travel in Seoul and Beyond

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## Posts
- [How to See the 1,300 Year Old Bangye-ri Ginkgo Tree in Wonju: 2026 Logistics Guide](https://travel-stained.com/wonju-bangye-ri-ginkgo-tree/): After living in Korea for 15 years, I can safely say that autumn is my favourite season here, and the 1,317 year old Bangye-ri ginkgo tree in Wonju is one of the absolute highlights.
- [Yeouido Mulbit Square: My Fave Free Spot to Beat the Summer Heat in Seoul](https://travel-stained.com/yeouido-mulbit-square/): Mulbit Square at Yeouido Hangang Park is probably my favourite spot to relax in Seoul when it's insanely hot and humid outside. It’s the perfect place to watch the sky change colours behind the financial district, and the night view of the Parc1 twin towers lit up with their signature bright red stripes, next to the Seouldal tethered balloon is nothing less than iconic.
- [The 2026 Seoul Drone Show: My Local’s Survival Guide to the Hangang Drone Light Show](https://travel-stained.com/seoul-drone-show-guide/): If you’re trying to figure out what to do on a perfect night in the city, the spectacular Seoul Drone Show (Hangang Drone Light Show) should definitely be at the top of your list. Seeing thousands of tiny LED lights float into the dark sky to draw giant, glowing animations right over the water is pretty wild. Best of all, it's totally free and you don't need tickets or reservations to see it.
- [Visiting a Growth Clinic in Seoul: 10 Treatment Sessions at REBOM Hospital, Reviewed](https://travel-stained.com/growth-clinic-seoul-rebom-hospital/): I went to a growth clinic in Seoul because I was honestly super curious about what my daughter's height trajectory would actually look like. Here - I'll cover exactly what we experienced over 10 treatment sessions, as well as provide my honest feedback about the posture correction and growth treatment system they have there.
- [The 5 Royal Palaces in Seoul: A No-Nonsense Expat’s Guide to Visiting](https://travel-stained.com/five-royal-palaces-seoul-guide/): If you've been scrolling through social media while planning your trip to South Korea, you already know that seeing the historic Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910) landmarks is a must-do. But after living here for 15 years, I'm going to give you a reality check: trying to rush through all five royal palaces in Seoul in a single afternoon is a guaranteed recipe for complete exhaustion.
- [Autumn Flowers in South Korea: 10 Fantastic Fall Festivals (with Naver Map Links!)](https://travel-stained.com/autumn-flowers-in-south-korea/): If you’re planning a trip to South Korea in the fall, you probably already know about the spectacular autumn foliage, but after living here and experiencing 15 autumn seasons myself, I can tell you that chasing autumn flowers in South Korea is equally as wonderful.
- [I Had 7 Korean Medicine Treatments for Buffalo Hump & Facial Asymmetry at Duna Clinic in Seoul — The Results Surprised Me](https://travel-stained.com/buffalo-hump-facial-asymmetry-duna-clinic-seoul/): Nobody really talks about buffalo hump or facial asymmetry, but it's one of those things you notice in photos, hate in mirrors, and quietly Google at midnight, hoping for answers.
- [I Tried Ear Seeding in Seoul: Here’s My Honest Take on Ri& Clinic in Myeongdong](https://travel-stained.com/ear-seeding-seoul-korea/): But I did specifically choose to go to a traditional Korean medicine clinic with a qualified practitioner for my ear seeding in Seoul experience, because I was looking for real healing and wellness vs the latest viral K-beauty moment.
- [How to Save on Skin Treatments in Korea: Insights From Trying Over 20 Seoul Beauty Clinics Myself](https://travel-stained.com/skin-treatments-in-korea/): Skin treatments in Korea don't have to be expensive.
- [Bright Eye Clinic in Seoul | Vision Correction in Korea for Foreigners you can Trust](https://travel-stained.com/vision-correction-in-korea-bright-eye-clinic-seoul/): 20/20 vision, here I come!
- [Goseokjeong Flower Garden | An Endless Sea of Astonishing Autumn Flowers, 90 minutes from Seoul](https://travel-stained.com/goseokjeong-paviliion-flower-garden/): Carpets of flowers!
- [7 Delicious Places to Eat near Jamsilsaenae Station in Seoul | My Personal Favorites!](https://travel-stained.com/jamsilsaenae-station-seoul/): What to eat around Jamsilsaenae Station.
- [Yangju Nari Park & the Cheonilhong Festival 2026: A Captivating Autumn Garden near Seoul](https://travel-stained.com/yangju-nari-park-cheonilhong-festival-autumn/): Just gorgeous!
- [Affordable Medical Check up in Korea for Foreigners | Personal Experience at KMI Global in Seoul](https://travel-stained.com/medical-check-up-in-korea-for-foreigners-kmi-seoul/): So worth it.
- [Goseurak Hangari Park | A Breathtaking Garden with 5,000 Traditional Korean Pots in Iksan](https://travel-stained.com/goseurak-hangari-park-iksan/): A fermented soybean army.
- [The Luxurious 18-Step Korean Head Spa at Eco Jardin in Seoul | Personal Experience & Review](https://travel-stained.com/korean-head-spa-scalp-treatment-eco-jardin-seoul/): You MUST do this.
- [Changdeokgung Palace Moonlight Tour 2026 | How to Get Tickets to this Exclusive Event](https://travel-stained.com/changdeokgung-palace-moonlight-tour/): Don't miss this.
- [Eungbongsan Mountain | Vibrant Forsythia, Palgakjeong Pavilion, and Gorgeous Views over Seoul](https://travel-stained.com/eungbongsan-mountain-seoul/): A gorgeous early spring hike.
- [Samgwangsa Temple | A Captivating Lotus Lantern Festival in Busan with 40,000 Lanterns](https://travel-stained.com/samgwangsa-temple-busan/): 40,000 lotus lanterns! 'Nuff said.
- [Jeongwol Daeboreum Fire Festival | 7 Places to Celebrate the Great Full Moon in South Korea](https://travel-stained.com/daeboreum-great-full-moon-festival-south-korea/): Daeboreum is uniquely Korean.
- [Seoul at Night | 29 Amazing Things for Insomniacs to do After Dark](https://travel-stained.com/seoul-at-night-what-to-do-after-dark/): A true 24 hour city.
- [Skin Analysis and Custom Facial Treatments in Seoul | Review of Individuel Genève](https://travel-stained.com/skin-treatments-in-seoul-individuel-geneve/): New year, new you?
- [2026 Seoul Lantern Festival | A Radiant Celebration of Light at Cheonggyecheon Stream](https://travel-stained.com/seoul-lantern-festival/): One of Seoul's best events!
- [Skiing in Seoul & Beyond | 5 Ski Resorts in Korea Perfect for Every Level (Personal Experience!)](https://travel-stained.com/ski-resorts-in-korea/): Top 5 places to ski in Korea.
- [The Balwangsan Cable Car and Skywalk at Yongpyong Resort | A Breathtaking View from 1458-metres up!](https://travel-stained.com/balwangsan-cable-car-yongpyong-resort/): Simply extraordinary.
- [Bongeunsa Temple Seoul | The Serene 1,200 Year Old Temple where Ancient & Modern Meet in Gangnam](https://travel-stained.com/bongeunsa-temple-seoul/): Bongeunsa is 1,200 years old!
- [Hwadam Botanic Garden is a 4-Season Beauty, but Autumn is TRULY Dazzling](https://travel-stained.com/hwadam-botanic-garden-gwangju/): Hwadam is simply spectacular.
- [Autumn in Seoul | 19 Spectacular Places to Visit in Seoul during Autumn](https://travel-stained.com/autumn-in-seoul-fall-foliage/): Autumn in Seoul is epically beautiful.
- [The Viral Ramyun Library in Seoul | A Noodle Novel with 225 Delicious Chapters](https://travel-stained.com/the-ramyun-library-seoul-korea/): Korean instant noodle fix!
- [Aquagarden Cafe and Aquarium in Seoul | Lost in a Surreal Underwater World](https://travel-stained.com/aquagarden-cafe-and-aquarium-seoul/): A breathtaking aquarium cafe in Seoul.
- [Eunpyeong Hanok Village | Seoul’s Hidden Gem Hanok Village near Bukhansan National Park](https://travel-stained.com/eunpyeong-hanok-village-seoul/): The quieter hanok village in Seoul.
- [The Serene Semiwon Garden + My 3 Favourite Places to See Lotus Flowers near Seoul](https://travel-stained.com/semiwon-garden-lotus-flowers-near-seoul/): Lotus flowers bloom in hot, hot weather.
- [Badija Island | Nudists for a day near Korcula](https://travel-stained.com/badija-island-nude-beach-korcula/): Our "full" Croatian experience on tiny Badija Island in Croatia.
- [How to Book the Sky Capsule Busan at Haeundae Blueline Park + 5 Personal Tips](https://travel-stained.com/haeundae-sky-capsule-busan/): The Sky Capsule is beyond adorable!
- [Peach Gray Cafe in Seoul | Painting and Pancakes](https://travel-stained.com/peach-gray-seoul-cafe/): Painting and pancakes.
- [Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Day Trip Review | Maldives Resort Day Tour](https://travel-stained.com/adaaran-prestige-vadoo-day-trip-maldives-resort-day-tour/): Our taste of the Maldives 5 star resort experience was lacking: a review of a day trip to the Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Resort.
- [How Locals Survive a Scorching Summer in Seoul | 11 Personal Tips](https://travel-stained.com/how-to-survive-seoul-summer/): This is how you survive!
- [Herb One Lavender Festival | 3 Perfect Purple Things to do at Korea’s Largest Lavender Farm](https://travel-stained.com/herb-one-lavender-festival-jeongeup-korea/): Lovely lavender as far as the eye can see.
- [Budget Shopping in Seoul? 7 Cheap Places to Buy the Cutest Fashion, Accessories and Souvenirs](https://travel-stained.com/budget-shopping-in-seoul/): Shopping on a budget in Seoul isn't hard.
- [Korea in May 2026 | Spring Festivals, Real Weather & Local Secrets From a Seoul Insider](https://travel-stained.com/korea-in-may-weather-festivals-guide/): Get the lowdown on what's happening in Korea in May.
- [< Miniature Life ・ Mitate Mind Review > Inside Tatsuya Tanaka’s Witty and Surprising World](https://travel-stained.com/tatsuya-tanaka-miniature-life-mitate-mind/): Cultivating a mitate state of mind.
- [Perfect Cherry Blossoms at Yangjaecheon Stream in Seoul](https://travel-stained.com/yangjaecheon-stream-cherry-blossoms/): Cherry blossoms - away from the tourist hordes.
- [How to Visit the Gwangyang Maehwa Festival 2026 | Korea’s First Spring Flowers!](https://travel-stained.com/gwangyang-maehwa-festival/): Gwangyang Maehwa Village is plum blossom paradise.
- [Spring in Korea 2026 | Travel Tips from 15 Years Living in Seoul](https://travel-stained.com/spring-in-korea-guide/): Korea in Spring? Cherry blossoms and epic festivals await you.
- [11 Secret Spots to See Cherry Blossoms in Seoul in Total Peace](https://travel-stained.com/cherry-blossoms-in-seoul/): Cherry blossoms in Seoul. Without the crowds.
- [2026 Cherry Blossoms in Korea Forecast | Best Festivals in Seoul, Jinhae, Busan and More](https://travel-stained.com/cherry-blossoms-in-korea-guide/): Everything you need to know about cherry blossoms in Korea.
- [Top 5 Most Breathtaking Places to See Korean Cherry Blossoms (My Personal Favourites!)](https://travel-stained.com/favourite-places-korean-cherry-blossoms/): My top 5 Korean cherry blossom spots!
- [Exploring Korea in March 2026 | A Local’s Insider Guide](https://travel-stained.com/korea-in-march-weather-festivals-things-to-do/): Here's what's up in South Korea in March.
- [Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Seoul 2025 / 2026 | Spectacular Fireworks & Countdowns in Korea](https://travel-stained.com/new-years-eve-in-seoul-korea/): From fireworks to sunrises, here's how to celebrate New Year's Eve in Seoul.
- [How to Get From Incheon Airport to Myeongdong | Complete Transportation Guide (from a Local!)](https://travel-stained.com/incheon-airport-to-myeongdong-transport-guide/): Need to get from Incheon Airport to Myeongdong? Here's how.

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## Destination Items
- [South Korea](https://travel-stained.com/destination/south-korea-travel-guide/): I still think South Korea is vastly under-visited compared to some of its neighbours, but I don’t think this will be the situation for too much longer. Read on to to find out everything you need to know about visiting one of the world’s most underrated tourist destinations.
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