I’m not a tour guide—I’m your local friend in Seoul.
I’m not a tour guide—I’m your local friend in Seoul. The kind who’s still obsessed with their own city, because honestly? Seoul is never-ending.
After living in Europe for 6 months, I get it—the confusion, the unfamiliar streets, the moments of “Wait… what did I just walk past?” I’ve been that tourist who missed the coolest café behind an unmarked door or skipped menus without English, not knowing I was passing up the dish I’d think about for years.
That’s why I created these experiences: No tourist traps. No overpriced fluff. No basic walk-bys. Just authentic Seoul, one hidden door at a time—with your new local bestie.
Whether it’s that secret cocktail bar in Hongdae where Seoul’s artists gather after midnight, or that family-run dumpling spot in an alley so narrow you’d walk right past it—I know where the real experiences happen.
I bring sharp local perspective and real talk about Korean culture—how things really work, how it feels to be here, and why what you see isn’t always what it seems. I connect the dots, decode the unspoken rules, and show you a Seoul most visitors never even know exists.
Book easily through Instagram or WhatsApp—I’m just a DM away.
Let’s create your core memories together. Because Seoul hits different when you have a friend who knows which doors to open—and what they really mean.
Skip the basic walk-by—Unlock Real Seoul.
Generic Tours? TikTok Check-list? Let's Change the Game
In the past, travel felt more like checking off a list—visiting major hotspots, snapping a few photos, and moving on. But things have changed.
The world is more connected and globalized than ever, and honestly, no one wants to feel like a tourist anymore—spending money at overcrowded, commercialized places and walking away with shallow experiences.
The era of following influencer hotspots has created new tourist traps—places where everyone crowds the same café for that perfect content moment, but misses the family-owned teahouse next door where three generations serve recipes unchanged for decades. Experiences worth so much more than just the social post.
Let’s change that.
As your Seoul Bestie, I’m here to help you experience Seoul differently—with two goals in mind:
1. Discover the real hidden gems. Every alley has a story. Every turn holds a memory. The real Seoul lives in its backstreets, not in the guidebooks. The unmarked door leading to a rooftop garden overlooking the Han River. The food stall where grandmothers line up at 6 AM because they know—this is the real deal.
2. Add a local touch. Stay connected with locals. Do meaningful things together. Have real conversations. To understand why locals have such a complex relationship with this city of contrasts. And yes, you can ask me for help anytime.
Why does this matter? Because you’re not here for surface-level travel. You want something deeper—something real. You want to grow as a human being while you’re in Korea.
And who knows? Maybe you’ll end up staying longer—months, even years. Many visitors who’ve seen the real Seoul find themselves returning again and again.
Let’s be honest, let’s be real. You’re not just another tourist. And I’m not just another guide—I’m your Seoul Bestie.
This is your story to create. Your vibe to discover. You’re not alone.
Do you have any questions about Seoul?
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Email: kimchimaninseoul@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +82 10 2714 8757
