Happy Korean Lunar New Year! Can you believe the first month of 2019 is already over? Neither can we! 2019 is the year of the golden pig, and Koreans celebrate the Lunar New Year, or ‘Seollal’ in Korean, which is
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Jongmyodaeje 2018: Korea’s Royal Ancestral Ritual on May 6
About Jongmyo Shrine Located on the east of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine of the Joseon Dynasty that was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1995. During the Joseon Dynasty, the royal ancestral rituals were carried out to honor
Trazy’s Picks for the Top 5 Photogenic Spots in Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
Welcome to the second part of my travel review! Last week I told you guys about my experience renting a Hanbok at the 3355 rental store in Gyeongbokgung. Well, today’s post is going to be about the spots I visited
Travel Review & Tips: Renting a Hanbok at 3355 Shop near Gyeongbokgung
Hello again, fellow Trazers! I’m a member of Trazy crew back again with a travel review, this time about my experience renting a Hanbok for one day at a hanbok rental shop called ‘3355’ near Gyeongbokgung Palace.Though I am Korean,
Where is the #1 Place to Eat in Seoul When You Have Only $5?
Cheap eats can be hard to find in a city full of overpriced restaurants catering to Korea’s elite. That is why budget travelers must know about this fabulous local market in Seoul. Don’t expect a lot of atmosphere or service, but low price and
Travel Tips | How to Enjoy Night Hours at Korean Royal Palaces For Free
South Korea’s two royal palaces, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace, are now open to public at night starting from today to June 2nd! The two royal palaces will open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m (last admission at 21:00).While domestic visitors must make purchase via
First-Time Traveler’s Guide To Seoul
“You do not travel if you are afraid of the unknown, you travel for the unknown, that reveals you with yourself.” – Ella Maillart First time traveling in Seoul? If you have no ideas where to go or what to do in Seoul,
An Insider’s Guide to Seochon Village: Seoul’s Hidden Gem
Seochon Village is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Seoul, associated with Joseon era (1392 ~ 1910) and Korean literature. Seochon Village stretches out from the western gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace to the feet of Mt. Inwangsan. The Western Gate