SEOUL
NOTES: Try to fly into GMP (Gimpo) rather than ICN (Incheon). ICN is around 1 hour+ from the airport vs. GMP being about 30 mins from the city center.
NOTES: If you decide to fly out of ICN, I highly recommend one gets to the airport 3 hours prior. The reason being, the airport is massive, making it likely for one to have to take the airport shuttle to get to the gate.
NOTES: UBER is available in Seoul.
STAY: LA CASA HOTEL, Another beautiful boutique hotel near all the up and coming areas of Seoul; convenient location.
STAY: TONG TONG PETITE HOTEL, Well designed boutique hotel, with smart minimal interior planning. Common areas designed to be aesthetically pleasing and, most importantly, centrally located.
SHOP: SAN FRANCISCO MARKET, This shop reminds me of a cooler edgier adopted Japanese cousin of LL Bean, a great selection of Japanese camping gear.
SHOP: HOSTING HOUSE, A shop without an overflow of merchandise and a clear point of view makes the experience enjoyable. Across the shop is a cafe, open time 5:00 PM, serving artful cocktails in an equally beautiful space.
SHOP: ECRU, A part of a mini-franchise in Korea, the shop carries hard to find, and exclusive brands think Human Made, Bedwin, and Second Lab.
SHOP: SOOHYANG, The flagship store with a calming interior, is a mecca of fragranced products in millennial pink packaging.
EAT: SSONG THAI, This restaurant serves flavorful vegan-friendly dishes for both herbivores and carnivores alike.
COFFEE: JUUN. J, Within the beautifully architectural shop, hop in for a cup of coffee. You won’t regret it unless it is busy.
COFFEE: WOOYOUNGMI, Cafe within a shop is a staple in Korea. Enjoy the lofty space; people watch and sip on coffee on the weekends.