First of all, I’m in South Korea!!! Now that I’ve gotten the excitement out of the way, let’s get to the meat of the gist; a quick guide to Seoul during the Olympics (this works after the Winter Olympics too) – I will add to this as more tips come to me!
For lovers of historical sites and want to experience as many touristy goodness as possible, definitely get the Seoul City Pass 24hrs or 48hrs version (24hrs version in my case). They currently have the Pyeongchang version (offer ends March 31st, 2018) which allows for more discounts to tourist, so definitely get that if you can. Also the City Pass works as T-Money, a cash card that works at the subway and most convenient stores.
Cost? 39,900 won – A steal by the way. I did only 4 things on the list of 21 attractions offered and it would have cost me over 50,000 won.
Do not buy T-money card at the Incheon airport! They charge 4,000 won there, it should go for 2,500 won instead.
For those keen on touristy sites, click here for the list of free access this pass gets you. And definitely use it to visit the Kimchi museum – Museum Kimchikan – on a day they are doing a Kimchi making class (check online to reserve early and that attracts an extra fee). So worth it!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bexbv6Ilb_X/?taken-by=zeegoes
Besides a bunch of touristy activities, for those looking to have an amazing party night out while in Seoul, EVERY NIGHT of the week, definitely stay in Hongdae neighborhood, by the Honggik University Station. It was amazing how much partying the locals get up to on a random Monday, so definitely stay in that neighborhood if that is your scene.
Besides the party scene, Hongdae is pretty central too, and there are loads of restaurants and shopping to get up to in that area. The Trick Eye museum is also there and the cost is covered using the Seoul pass.
Download Naver Map. Google Maps is not your friend here and you will be led astray every time you use it. Get Naver Map and thank me later…it is free too!
For those in South Korea for some skiing or snowboarding activities, Pyeongchang is mostly closed for such activities and the train to get there is mostly packed with those going to watch the games so check out Elysian and slew more available on the west side of South Korea. Also, the Pass (Pyeongchang edition) comes with some serious discounts for most slopes.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be-PyYtl4oA/?taken-by=zeegoes
Food hunts are not cheap here for Asia! This hurt my soul the most, but I quickly found spots that had amazing prices. For food lovers and those keen on trying out South Korean food, you simply must go eat at Gwangjang market. Most places in the city average at about 10,000 won, for less options. I also suggest you go eat here with a good group of friends willing to share their food. There are over so many vendors offering food in this price range, so getting to explore so many variations would be more amazing with out hitting the pockets hard. Definitely going to go back when I visit Seoul again.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be-Tq0sFM1o/?taken-by=zeegoes
If you happen to be in Noryangjin market area, there is a small food court by exit 2 that has some really good South Korean food from as little as 1,000 won. I ordered a couple of meals here and it cost 7,500 won! Definitely not a spot to go out of your way to, but good if you are in the neighborhood.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be0d0_klZPk/?taken-by=zeegoes
For those in town for Pyeongchang or watching the Winter Olympics definitely make sure to support our Nigerian bobsleigh team going for the gold at the Bobsled event on the 25th.
Update – no game for my Nigerian ladies as they did not qualify for the 25th… Good job on making it this far either ways! Yay to making history.
If you are balling and want to quickly hop on over to support our girls, click here to hunt for some cheap flights
Don’t know what a bobsled aka bobsleigh is? “a mechanically steered and braked sledge, typically for two or four people, used for racing down an ice-covered run.” Spot me below trying to feel among 😀
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeywrvXl2or/?taken-by=zeegoes
Quick back story on our Nigerian Bobsleigh team:
No African country has represented the sport of bobsled at the Winter Olympics, but that’s about to change thanks to three women aiming to represent Nigeria. Seun Adigun, Ngozi Onwumere and Akuoma Omeoga are shaping history to become Nigeria’s first women’s bobsled team.
Seun, Ngozi and Akuoma are established athletes and are engaged in many hustles. Ngozi has background work experience in the mortgage industry and is now a full-time student pursuing a Doctoral degree. Akuoma is the brakeman for the Nigerian Women’s Bobsled Team and also works as a healthcare recruiter. Seun is the driver of the team and also currently a chiropractic student. Seun is studying for a dual degree of a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Texas Chiropractic College and a Masters of Science in Exercise & Health Science University of Houston Clear Lake.
Teamwork and support have been integral in giving the women of Nigeria’s bobsled team confidence as they work towards success.
from SheLeadsAfrica
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfaqlUDFz-U/?taken-by=travelstartng
All of Africa is pretty much proud of these ladies for their achievement, no matter the outcome of the event. Having the courage to be the first to do something in an entire continent is beyond amazing. Unsurprisingly, companies like Visa, Underarmour, KLM, and Travelstart Nigeria have rallied around them and supported them in making their dreams a very affordable reality. Go Nigeria! Pyeongchang !
