Can't say enough praise for my travel compani...
South Korea | Oct 7 - Oct 22, 2025

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dianna j.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Can't say enough praise for my travel companion, S. Kim. She was extremely knowledgeable of the areas, history and travel plans. She was attentive to my dietary special needs and health issues. She made sure I was having a fun time and went shopping with me! She, Christine and Alicia need to have an award given to them by the Government for representing their country in such a fine and caring manner.!

Hotel Reviews
NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL MYEONDONG 2
Seoul

Breakfast was phenomenal (nice blend of Western and Eastern cuisine) Clean Helpful staff that spoke very good English

Authenticity & Character
Location
Could see the N-tower from my window
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
bathroom very clean
Rakkojae Hahoe Hanok Hotel
Andong

Great to experience Hanok ... Staff worked with my dietary needs to the best of their ability. Clean. Bring your own washcloths. Friendly. Lots of picture moments from early history...

Authenticity & Character
attention to historical detail
Location
near historical village
Staff
friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
had to get used to 'hanok' style of room
Golgulsa Temple Stay
Gyeongju

Not a hotel, but more like a rustic hostel. Must have a healthy body to do steep climbs. Buggy in room, but not all guests experienced this....

Authenticity & Character
knowing that people at ~1000 AD were there
Location
Staff
informative and kind
Cleanliness & Comfort
I never saw kitchenware being sanitized--- just washed with scrubby and water, then put out for use. Rooms and baths were free of dirt debris, but I never knew if anything was used to sanitize the room, etc. (My mattress cover had dried blood on it...) I brought my own disposable sheets/pillowcase
Gyeongju Hwarangroo

Great location--- near historic Jeonju burial mounds. Clean, compact

Authenticity & Character
Would say it was a 'modernized' hanbok, but great experience
Location
Staff
Some were very kind, some were curt
Cleanliness & Comfort
bath was very clean
Shilla Stay Jeonju Hanok Village

11th floor restaurant staff person very helpful., Clean, nice view of city

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Had a situation at breakfast.... They were short of staff, so there was a waiting list an hour long to be seated. I have medical issues and was in distress and needed to eat something right away. I explained (through Papago) of my urgency, but 2 staff said that I would have to wait my turn. I asked for the manager, but they said that the person was not there that day. I apologized, but ran past them to go to the buffet. I sat at a used table, ate quickly and left. Otherwise, I would have fainted.... I wish their supervisor will let them be aware of medical needs of their patrons when it comes to eating needs. Thank you.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Half Day Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village
Half Day Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village
Seoul

It rained! Enjoyed the hair / make up prior to going tot the Hanbok store. SK was helpful with photography and museum guide. Bukchon Village was nice to see, especially knowing that the aristocracy used to live there, near the Palace

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Romance in Seoul: Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower
Romance in Seoul: Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower
Seoul

Just like the dramas--- saw a busker, ferry boat on the river. Wished I would have seen Rainbow Bridge with light show

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Explore the Ancient Andong
Explore the Ancient Andong
Andong

Too bad there was a deluge! The history of the place snatches you back in time.... So neat to know that you have to be a descendant of the original villagers to live there. One resident is a direct descendant of the original owner of the house in where he resides. Really neat!

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Buseoksa Temple
Buseoksa Temple
Andong

My visit was shadowed by the fact of my chronic fatigue. This is a place best enjoyed by a healthy person because of the steep climbs. Great place for photos

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
SK climbed those paths with me! Pointed out interesting spots and photos
Transport
Half Day Golgulsa Temple Stay-D2
Half Day Golgulsa Temple Stay-D2
Gyeongju

My lack of health would not allow me to participate in the exercise activities. The tea with the monk did not have an interpreter. Every one was nice and pleasant.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
K-Beauty Experience in Seoul:  Make-up and Hair Styling
K-Beauty Experience in Seoul: Make-up and Hair Styling
Seoul

Sweet young ladies. They blended many colors to be the one that was right for me. (So you can't buy it, unfortunately...) Styled my hair for the hanbok experience later that day

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Starfield Library
Starfield Library
Seoul

I did not know it was a library only! Great to see a place that I saw in several K-Dramas. From there, you walk into the COAX Mall. Outside is the Gangnam hand statue...

Quality of Experience
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Half Day Golgulsa Temple Stay
Half Day Golgulsa Temple Stay
Gyeongju

I did not have the health for this activity/ Great picture opportunities

Quality of Experience
Food
I would have to bring my own food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half Day Jeonju Hanok Village and Gyeonggijeon
Half Day Jeonju Hanok Village and Gyeonggijeon
Jeonju

Great history heritage ! Enjoyed the museums, dressing in hanbok again, ate chicken with some local merchants

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Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market Tour
Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market Tour
Jeonju

Nice merchants--- willing to speak with a foreigner

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Half Day Seoul City : Insadong and Dongdaemun Market
Half Day Seoul City : Insadong and Dongdaemun Market
Seoul

Nice place for clothes for self or souvenirs

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
helped me choose some clothes, then came wit h me for lunch
Transport
Local specialist: Christine Liu