April 18, 2024
We Love Seoul
Seoul is the ultimate combination of high-tech and bygone, with a touch of playfulness for good measure. Olivia, our Social Media Coordinator, is here to give you the ultimate run-down of Seoul…in cherry blossom season, nonetheless.
Tucked away in the cosmopolitan Itaewon district, Cakeshop is the go-to hidden gem for those after the underground party. Small, intimate and always with a stacked selection of DJs, swing Cakeshop for a sweeter-than good time. Word from the wise, the party doesn’t heat up until 2am so take that time for a tour of one of the many themed bars across the strip.
Situated in the ever-convenient Jung-gu area, the Ambassador Pullman was the ideal luxe stay.
With all the right amenities (think gym, several high-end restaurants and a pilates studio), as well as a divine view of Seoul Tower, it’s also a stone's throw away from arguably one of the most convenient metro stops in all of the city.
Luxe. Luxe. Luxe. This 5-star hotel offers contemporary interiors, fusing art and design and a touch of Seoul's signature playfulness. As the first Mondrian hotel in Asia, it surely makes for a captivating debut.
Cooking classes are an untapped cultural resource when exploring a vastly different food scene, and the experience from Ome was top-tier. Starting with a tour of Gyeongdong market, the delightful Kim leads you through making a divine selection of traditional Korean meals. Easy, inviting and allergy-friendly, it’s the ideal foray into cultural dining.
A plethora of mung Bean pancakes, tteokbokki and more - Gwangjang Market is the best spot in Seoul for authentic Korean food. Begin with a lap of the perimeter before settling into one of the hundreds of stalls for a quick bite. If you can’t take our word for it, check it out on Netflix’s Street Food.
Built in 1395, this magnificent structure occupies a large chuck of Korean History - right in the centre of the city. The largest of Korea’s five palaces, Gyeongbokgung Palace encompasses a tranquil Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, and two additional museums. Come early for the entrancing changing of the guard, and end the day with a time-travelling peruse through the MMCA (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art). Fun fact, the Palace itself was home to Gucci’s 2024 Cruise Runway - how chic!
What would a trip to Korea be without a venture into Lotte world? Embracing playfulness was somewhat of an undercurrent in Seoul, and our favourite foray was a cherry blossom-tinged trip to one of the world's largest indoor theme parks. A five-level curation of rides, games and performances, the most impressive being an interconnecting monorail between Lotte World and Lotte land. Pro tip - start the day early on with as many rides as possible, before heading over to the skyscraping Lotte Tower for a change of scenery (123 stories, to be exact).
Shopping is an integral part to any holiday and the tip of the iceberg in Seoul was of course a trip to the Ader Error showroom in Gangnam-Gu: part gallery, part shop (with a cafe too!) make your way to the top of its five levels for the ultimate view of Seoul. And check out the fountain of course. Pro tip - it’s just a short walk from fragrance house Tamburins, home of the famous animatronic horse.
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