I Am 6 Trips Deep on Seoul. Here’s Exactly How I Do It...

Why It Matters

Direct flights and a curated insider guide lower barriers for international travelers, fueling growth in Seoul’s tourism, fashion and skincare markets.

Key Takeaways

• Direct flights boost Seoul tourism from Europe and North America.
• Must‑try dishes: knife‑cut noodle soup, Gwangjang street food.
• Affordable Korean fashion found in Hannam, Garosu‑gil, Seongsu.
• Seoul Forest and Gwanaksan trail offer urban nature escapes.
• Luxury skincare at Olive Young Seongsu and Dr. Hwang’s clinic.

Summary

The video is a repeat‑visitor’s itinerary for Seoul, mapping food, shopping, nature and skincare experiences now that Virgin Atlantic’s new London‑Seoul route makes the city more reachable than ever.

The host recommends knife‑cut noodle soup at Nonhyeon Son Kal Guksu, street bites at Gwangjang Market, Korean BBQ at Wangbijib, and a quirky conveyor‑belt food court in Lotte. Convenience‑store staples—ice cups, coffee pouches, banana milk, and spicy kimchi tuna kimbap—are highlighted as must‑grab snacks.

Fashion finds span Hannam’s Le 17 boutique, vintage pieces at Bal Bal on Garosu‑gil, and the curated Olive Young store in Seongsu. For green relief, Seoul Forest Park sits beside Seongsu, while the Gwanaksan mountain trail offers a more rugged hike. The Grand Hyatt Seoul provides hilltop views, and a hanbok‑clad visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace is free.

By showcasing affordable luxury, local eateries and easy nature escapes, the guide underscores Seoul’s rising global appeal and the commercial upside for tourism, retail and beauty brands as connectivity improves.

Original Description

🍜 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗

📍 Nonhyeon Sonkalguksu — knife-cut noodle soup

📍 Gwangjang Market — street food

📍 Wangbijib @wangbijib_official — KBBQ

📍 Mr Ahn’s Craft Makgeolli @ahn.mak — Korean bistro

📍 Lotte Department Store food court @lotteshopping — conveyor belt

🍸 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦

📍 Jimbba @jimbba.official — backstreet edgy

📍 Charles H @charleshseoul — super luxe

🏪 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦

Ice cups, coffee pouches, banana milk, spicy kimchi tuna kimbap.

🛍 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 — 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗔𝗠

📍 Le 17 Septembre @le17septembre — Korean fashion

📍 Sculpstore @sculpstore_official — select shop

🛍 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗜𝗟

📍 Bal Bal Vintage @balbalvintage — designer vintage

🛍 𝗦𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗦𝗨

📍 EQL Seongsu Grove @eql_store — concept store

📍 Ader Error @ader_error — streetwear

💄 𝗞-𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗬

📍 Olive Young Myeongdong @oliveyoung_global — flagship

📍 Olive Young Seongsu @oliveyoung_global — curated and calm

🌳 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘

📍 Seoul Forest @seoulforestpark — urban park

📍 Gwanaksan Mountain Trail — proper hike

🏨 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚

📍 Grand Hyatt Seoul @grandhyattseoul — hilltop views

👘 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟

📍 Gyeongbokgung Palace @gyeongbokgung_palace_official — hanbok = free entry

✨ 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘

📍 Dr Hwang @dr.hwang_wonuk_lebelleclinic at LeBelle Cheongdam — salmon PDRN facial

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