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Seoul Trip Plans

Main character itineraries > basic tourist walks

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After living in New Zealand for 8 months, exploring Europe for 6 months (across 3 different trips), and vibing in the USA for multiple stays—I came back to Korea with fresh eyes. That’s when I noticed tourists were literally walking past all the best spots in Seoul daily.

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