The Wandering Juan: Seoul

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Travel Guide Budget and Itinerary for Seoul

By Joshua Berida On July 20, 2023 In things to do in Seoul

Seoul is South Korea's capital; it is also its biggest and most cosmopolitan city. It is a bustling metropolis that has an eclectic mix of ancient and modern, and its vision of the future. It was my second time in the city and I wanted to see more of it for this trip.

Things to Do in Seoul

By Joshua Berida On July 21, 2022 In what to do in Seoul

Seoul is a bustling city where old meets new. The city has palaces, temples and traditional homes that provide you with a glimpse of its storied past. It also has a modern side that caters to all sorts of travelers looking to shop, hang out, dine out, see and experience the latest Kpop trends, and a lot of other interesting things.

These are just some of the things to do in Seoul.

How to Go to Namhansanseong Fortress and Guide DIY

By Joshua Berida On December 08, 2019 In South Korea

I was browsing places to visit for my return trip to Seoul, I chanced upon Namhansanseong Fortress. I read more about it and found out it was an easy day hike accessible by public transportation. So I decided to go during my last full day in Korea.

Find out how to go to Namhansanseong Fortress and my experience in it.

How to Go to Bukhansan National Park and Guide DIY

By Joshua Berida On November 07, 2019 In South Korea

I had my eye on climbing Bukhansan when I was on my way back to Seoul from Daegu. I found out that it was possible to complete as a day hike and that it is accessible by public transportation.

Find out how to go to Bukhansan National Park and my experience in hiking it.

How to Get a South Korean Tourist Visa for Filipinos

By Joshua Berida On June 12, 2019 In Visa Guide

South Korea is a popular destination for many Filipinos and Filipinas. K-pop, Koreanovelas and movies are some of the reasons for visiting this country. Getting a tourist visa is easy and straightforward for those who are planning to visit.

Travel Guide: Suwon Fortress, South Korea

By Joshua Berida On September 08, 2018 In things to do Seoul

Suwon is a destination you can visit as a day tour from Seoul. I was deciding between this place and Nami Island, and ended up going to the former instead.

An Old Seoul: Exploring Gyeongbokgung Palace

By Joshua Berida On July 01, 2016 In things to do in South Korea

Seoul is a vibrant and bustling city that has glitzy shopping centers and high rise office buildings, but exploring the city will take you back centuries to the time when the city was ruled by kings. A trip to Gyeongbokgung Palace will allow you to travel back in time.

Travel Guide Budget and Itinerary for Seoul

By Joshua Berida On June 22, 2016 In where to stay in Seoul

Five days is never enough to explore a city, let alone an entire country, but it was the only time I had when I visited Seoul, South Korea. It was a fulfilling experience to explore another Asian country. The city had Seoul (soul, pardon the word play hehe) and had many to offer visitors.

Hotel Review: My Stay in Baro Ato Hotel in Seoul

By Joshua Berida On May 15, 2016 In Sponsored Post

Towering skyscrapers, glitzy shopping areas, palaces and temples are an eclectic mix that give Seoul a modern yet old soul. Exploring this metropolis is fun but tiring; one will need a place of respite to get ready for a new day of discoveries. During my visit to this vibrant city, I stayed in Baro Ato Hotel.