Diary: Saturday 01 August
One of our favourite things to do on holiday is to visit local museums.
The Leeum Samsung Museum of Art showcases some of the best in Korean and international art.
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Seoul Day Five: Hip in Hongdae
Diary: Friday 31 July
I am enjoying the hot weather very much.
As a bonus there’s another round of 빙수, this time with green tea ice cream.
Seoul Day Four: Getting Passionate – Part 1
Diary: Thursday 30 July
After a busy morning there was happiness to be found at teatime in Hannam-dong.
After her recent trip to London, Seoul Sister said she was confident that Passion 5 was my kind of cake and bread shop.
Seoul Day Three: Gangnam – Part 2
Diary: Wednesday 29 July
From farmland in Gangnam 1970, fast forward to Gangnam 2015.
There is not a cow or pig in sight, unless it is on your plate for lunch.
Seoul Day Two: Shopping in Dongdaemun
Diary: Tuesday 28 July
In order to tackle the vast shopping area that is Dongdaemun, it is necessary to heed Sun Tzu’s advice from ‘The Art of War’.
“The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.”
Seoul Day One: Keeping Cool
Diary: Monday 27 July
Having grown up in a tropical country, visiting Seoul in the height of summer is like coming home.
This is a city that never stops, unless it is for a meal.
Soul to Seoul 2
Diary: Sunday 26 July
This time last week I was in an uncomfortable school minibus with very little suspension, no air-conditioning and positioned to sit in the full glare of the sun.
This morning I am on a flight to Seoul, and courtesy of a new Boeing 787 plane, there is even a personal dimmer on the windows for passengers to choose how much light they wish to have in the cabin.