Things worth doing in Korea — PC bang and esports tour (T1, LoL Park)
240Hz rigs for 1,000–3,000 won an hour, food ordered from the screen, T1 Base Camp and CHZZK LoL Park in one afternoon — plus payment and server tips.
Planning & Itineraries
How to structure a Seoul trip: where to stay, what to book and when.
Gyeongbokgung Night Opening in Seoul — Autumn Booking Guide
The spring 2026 session (13 May–14 June) sketches the autumn outline: viewing 19:00–21:30 (last entr…
Nami Island Day Trip — A Tree-Lined Republic One Hour from Seoul
Nami Island day trip from Seoul: the ITX train, taxi and ferry in about an hour, what the tree-lined walk is like, and how to time it to beat the crowds.
Things worth doing in Korea — K-scrub and head spa, in a private room
A private-room Korean scrub and a K-head spa: the 50–90 minute flow, the 80,000–150,000 won rate, the women-only caveat, and three shops with booking tips.
Han River Park Guide, Seoul — Ramyeon, Chicken and a Sunset
Han River park guide: which of the eleven Hangang parks to pick, how to order ramyeon and chicken by the water, and where to sit for the sunset.
Seshin: How to Survive (and Love) the Korean Full-Body Scrub
The scrub is not done by facility staff but by independent scrub masters (seshinsa) who run their ta…
Seoul Night Views in September — Three Free Spots and One Paid Card
Seoul night views in September: three free spots and one paid deck, plus how the forty-minute earlier sunset changes when you should arrive.
Hanbok at Seoul’s Palaces: Why Everyone Takes a Deal That Loses Money
Hanbok at Seoul’s palaces: rentals cost more than the ticket they waive, so why everyone does it anyway — prices, where to rent, and how to plan the day.
Jjimjilbang, Explained: A Night in Korea’s 24-Hour Second Living Room
The jjimjilbang is not a spa — it is a bathhouse, living room, cafeteria and dormitory in one building.
Korea’s October 2026 Holidays: When to Book Rooms & Trains
Autumn 2026 packs three long weekends into three weeks. Monday 5 October is a substitute holiday, and 6–8 October off makes nine straight days.