Dear readers, this blog post serves as a summary of my incredible, memorable, and unforgettable trip to South Korea and Macau in February 2025.
Feel free to check back periodically, as I will be updating this page with links to individual blog posts covering my daily adventures from 7th to 15th February 2025.
What I Managed to Do in Seoul
Previously, I blogged about the 20 things I dreamed of doing in Seoul before the trip began. Now, let’s see what I managed to accomplish in a nutshell.
A Day-by-Day Travel Recap
I plan to update the list of individual blog posts below weekly, so be sure to check it out!
As of now, here are some daily highlights.
Blogged - Seoul Day 1: Arriving in Insadong (7 February 2025)
- Landed at Incheon International Airport, Terminal 1 in the evening.
- Bought a T-Money card.
- Took a taxi to Insadong.
- Checked into Lifein Insa.
- Bought Korean banana milk and instant ramyeon from 7-11 for supper.
Blogged - Seoul Day 2: Exploring Gyeongbokgung & Dinner at Tongin Market (8 February 2025)
- Had brunch at Imun Seolnongtang.
- Strolled along Insadong Culture Street.
- Walked to Gyeongbokgung Palace.
- Watched the Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and explored the palace grounds.
- Visited the National Folk Museum of Korea.
- Bought some winter street food from a roadside stall.
- Had dinner at Chebu-dong Feast House at Tongin Market.
Blogged - Seoul Day 3: A Day Trip to Suwon & Ending the Night in Myeongdong (9 February 2025)
- Took the subway from Jonggak Station to Suwon Station (Line 1).
- Explored Hwaseong Fortress.
- Explored the Hwaseong Haenggung (Palace).
- Took the subway from Suwon Station to Seoul Station (Line 1).
- Attended Korean Youth Mass at Myeongdong Cathedral.
- Bought skincare at Olive Young.
- Strolled along Myeongdong Shopping Street.
- Bought Korean strawberries and shine muscat grapes.
- Had dinner at McDonald's.
Blogged - Day 4: Seoul to Gyeongju (10 February 2025)
- Checked out of Lifein Insa.
- Took the subway from Anguk Station to Seoul Express Bus Terminal.
- Had breakfast at No Brand Burger.
- Arrived at Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal after a 3.5-hour bus ride.
- Checked into Stay Romantic Trip Hostel in Gyeongju.
- Strolled along Gyeongju Hwangnidan Street.
- Had dinner at Sohyangmong restaurant.
Blogged - Gyeongju Day 5: Immersed in the Ancient Glory of the Silla Kingdom (11 February 2025)
- Explored Daereungwon Tomb Complex.
- Visited Cheonmachong Ancient Tombs.
- Visited Cheomseongdae Observatory.
- Had lunch at Yangpyeong Haejangguk restaurant.
- Visited Donggung Palace and Anapji Pond.
- Explored Wolseong Palace Site and Seokbinggo.
- Strolled through Gyeongju Gyochon Hanok Village.
- Watched the sunset at Woljeonggyo Bridge.
- Had a simple dinner at the GS25 convenience store.
12 February
- Visited Gyeongju National Museum.
- Had lunch at Ediya Coffee within the museum grounds.
- Visited Geumgwanchong Tomb.
- Visited the Tombs of Noseo-ri.
- Had dinner at Ilpum Someoligomtang restaurant.
13 February
- Checked out of Stay Romantic Trip Hostel.
- Bought Gyeongju Traditional Bread.
- Arrived at Seoul Express Bus Terminal after a 3.5-hour bus ride.
- Transferred to to Line 3 and alighted at Dongmyo Station.
- Checked into Seoul N Hotel in Dongdaemun.
- Visited Dongmyo Flea Market.
- Strolled along Cheonggyecheon Stream.
- Had dinner at Gukdae street food cafe.
14 February
- Checked out of Seoul N Hotel.
- Took a taxi to Incheon International Airport, Terminal 1.
- Arrived at Macau International Airport.
- Took a shuttle bus to Galaxy Macau and Broadway Hotel.
- Checked in into Broadway Hotel.
- Walked to The Venetian Macao.
15 February
- Checked out of Broadway Hotel.
- Took a taxi to Macau International Airport.
- Arrived at KLIA 1.
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