South Korea in Motion

A Two-Week Journey Through Seoul, Jeju, and Busan — Between Aesthetics, Nature, and Urban Culture

South Korea moves forward, fast, visual, and infinite. 

In these two weeks, we mapped a personal journey made of beauty treatments and temples, volcanic coasts and color-filled villages.

This isn’t a travel guide. It’s a curated collection of sights, moments, and inspirations for creatives and independent travelers.

SEOUL

South Korea : The layered city

Hongdae and the early days The trip starts in Hongdae, Seoul’s creative core where youth culture, fashion, and street art collide. We check in at Monday Cracker, a calm minimalist stay, and begin with a facial treatment at PPEUM Clinic.  Then we dive into the Hongdae Shopping Street, grab local snacks, and pass by KQ Entertainment, one of K-pop’s rising giants.

From Ansan Mountain to N Seoul Tower After a few chaotic days, I head outdoors: hiking Ansan Mountain via the Jarak-gil trail is the perfect reset. Later, I switch districts, check in at Shilla Stay, and roam through Namdaemun Market. That evening, the view from N Seoul Tower gives me a different perspective, not just of the city, but of my rhythm.

Temples and palaces The more symbolic side of Seoul emerges in Jogyesa Temple, along the quiet stream of Cheonggyecheon, and inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, where traditional architecture speaks louder than words.

JEJU

Open spaces and a slower pace

Jeju changes the rhythm completely. After the intensity of Seoul, this volcanic island brings openness and stillness.  We stayed near Seohaean-ro, explore the coast, walk under soft rain, and enjoy simple breakfasts. Jeju isn't a place for fast plans. It’s a place to slow down and feel.

BUSAN

Vertical contrasts and vibrant villages

From sea to sky I fly to Busan and check into a quiet stay in Saessak-ro. One of the most striking moments is the Oryukdo Skywalk a glass bridge over the sea, dramatic and cinematic.

Gamcheon and visual storytelling

The next day, We visited Gamcheon Culture Village, a living art district where color, architecture, and street installations define a new kind of urban storytelling.

 Later, Samgwangsa Temple shifts the mood: calm, spiritual, and suspended in light.

Last steps in the capital

Train returns and city towers A KTX high-speed train takes me back to Seoul. This time I stay near Dongdaemun and dedicate my final full day to the city’s playful side: Lotte World, Lotte Tower, and the Studio Ghibli Collection. It’s bold, bright, and unexpectedly emotional.

The journey’s conclusion unfolds through the streets of shopping: Olive Young and Korean stores become the final dive into Seoul’s pop and everyday culture, among cosmetics, gadgets, and little treasures to bring back home.

Post Scriptum

This wasn’t just a trip, it was a curated pause. A way to observe habits, shapes, and moments through a personal lens. A journey for those who move through cities like pages, not checklists.

📍 Key Locations

• Seoul: Hongdae, Gwanghwamun, Jogyesa, Gyeongbokgung

• Jeju: Seohaean-ro coastline

• Busan: Gamcheon, Samgwangsa, Oryukdo

• Bonus: Seokchon Lake, Lotte Tower, Studio Ghibli Seoul