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Seoul Local

Guide

Let me plan it for you

Travel made easy

Hey my name is Jerry the Creator of K Explorer and I ​have been living In Korea for the past 7 years and ​interviewed a lot of locals on the BEST of Seoul and ​after all the data I’ve gathered over the years I’m ​writing this guidebook so you can travel to Seoul ​like a local

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Incheon International ​Airport A to Z

Transportation from Incheon ​Airport to Seoul, airport facilities, ​capsule hotels, and all information ​about Incheon Airport

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local recommendation

Everything from famous tourist ​attractions to the hottest spots ​among locals, including restaurants, ​cafes, vegan dining options, and ​shopping, is covered in this guide

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KOREA Travel TIPS

Helpful local tips for travelers, basic ​information about Seoul, voltage, ​currency, recommended travel ​apps, and transportation cards are ​included

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essential Korean phrases for​ travel​

Situational phrases that are helpful ​to know while traveling

A light and easy ​travel e-book at ​your fingertips

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Recommended attractions

Recommended places for themes ​such as Seoul's club nightlife, ​relaxation, hiking, and shopping malls ​will enrich your travel experience

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local food

True to its reputation as the land of ​mukbang, I introduce a variety of local​ foods and desserts, and provide easy​ access to restaurant and cafe​ information through Google Maps​

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Recommendations for local ​convenience store items and Olive ​Young products are included in the ​guide

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Seoul, a bustling metropolis where tradition ​meets modernity, Skyscrapers towering ​over ancient palaces and temples, Street ​markets alive with the aroma of sizzling ​delicacies, A vibrant cityscape pulsating ​with energy, culture, and history

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All recommended places include Google Maps information. ​Just click the links for easy access. Your travel experience ​will be more convenient


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Reviews

Jerry's website is a great introduction and ​travel guide for people visiting Seoul. I ​especially like the recommended apps - I ​tell all of my friends to use these Korean ​apps when they visit Seoul. I've lived in ​Korea for over 10 years and there're really ​good cafe, restaurant and activity ​recommendation in this guide. I'll defintely ​be using it myself and I'll be sharing it with ​friends of mine visiting Korea

Sean Pablo

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Information about cafes that are ​frequently visited by Koreans ​rather than tourists is reliable. ​Especially since K-beauty is ​globally renowned, the ​recommended products from ​Olive Young would be very ​helpful for tourists


Anna Lee

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I appreciated that there were ​recommended attractions based ​on themes. Among them, I ​noticed that some of the hottest ​clubs in Seoul that I know of ​were also included. I also liked ​that the recommendations were ​divided by region

김경수 (David)

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TRAVEL LIKE A

LOCAL SEOUL GUIDE


Thank you for taking an interest in this 125 page guide ​I’ve meticulously crafted over a long period. This ​guide aims to capture the useful information and daily ​life of locals that I have gathered over seven years ​living in Korea and meeting various people. I want to ​share with you what captivated me the most about ​Seoul among countless cities. My guide includes ​famous landmarks as well as lesser-known hotspots ​(restaurants, cafes, clubs, etc.) favored by locals, ​complete with Google Maps links. Dive deeper into ​the charm of Seoul with this guide

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