Beyond the Tourist Spots: Discover Korea With Me

Beyond the Tourist Spots: Discover Korea With Me

Welcome to Korea With Me – A Local’s Guide Beyond the Tourist Spots

1. Hello and Welcome! 👋

If you're reading this, chances are you're curious about Korea. Maybe you're planning your first trip, or maybe you're fascinated by K-pop, Korean food, or the fast-paced city life of Seoul. Whatever brought you here—welcome. You're exactly where you should be.

Let me introduce myself. I'm a Korean freelance writer, remote worker, and someone who’s spent years traveling across my own country—sometimes as a guide, sometimes as a stranger. This blog, Korea With Me, is a space I created to share what Korea really feels like, from a local’s honest perspective.

2. Why I Created This Blog

There are countless travel blogs out there. So why start another one? Because I believe many of them miss what makes Korea truly special.

Sure, you’ll find the big names—Gyeongbokgung, Myeongdong, Han River—but what about the small things?

  • A quiet alley with the best kimchi stew in town
  • A seaside train station that feels like time stopped
  • The cultural nuances that even Google Translate can’t help you understand

This blog exists to go beyond the tourist brochures. To help you feel Korea—not just visit it.

3. What You’ll Find Here

I’ll be writing about a wide range of topics, all centered on helping you understand and enjoy Korea in a deeper, more personal way.

✈️ Travel

  • Hidden gems outside of Seoul
  • Local day trips, weekend escapes
  • Budget tips and seasonal guides

🍜 Food & Drink

  • Must-try dishes and where to find them
  • Street food vs traditional dining
  • Etiquette at Korean restaurants

💬 Language & Culture

  • Useful Korean phrases with real-life examples
  • Cultural insights and social customs
  • “What they don’t tell you” tips for first-time visitors

🧳 Lifestyle

  • What it’s like living in Korea as a local
  • Remote work & digital nomad life in Korea
  • Productivity tools, coffee spots, and coworking spaces

4. Who This Blog is For

This blog is for:

  • 🌍 Curious travelers who want to go beyond tourist clichés
  • 💬 Korean language learners looking for cultural context
  • 🏝 Digital nomads or remote workers thinking of living here
  • 🧠 Culture geeks who want to dig deeper into Korean life
  • 🫰 Anyone who loves K-culture, but wants a realer view of it

Whether you’ve already visited Korea or still have it pinned on your bucket list—I hope this space helps you explore, connect, and prepare.

5. How I Write (And Why You Might Like It)

I write in a conversational tone, as if I’m talking to a friend. I include real stories—sometimes funny, sometimes thoughtful—and I try not to sugarcoat things.

You won’t find “Top 10 Copy-Paste Lists” here. Instead, I’ll give you stories, suggestions, and reflections that come from someone who actually lives here.

And whenever possible, I’ll give you local perspectives—even when it means showing you the less glamorous side of things.

6. Let’s Explore Korea—Together

I hope Korea With Me becomes more than just a blog you stumbled upon. I hope it becomes a space you come back to when you're planning, daydreaming, or just missing Korea a little.

Let’s explore the real Korea. Not just through lists and landmarks, but through people, culture, and honest storytelling.

Stick around.
Ask questions.
Comment when something resonates.
You’re always welcome here.

감사합니다. (Thank you.)

– 김대표
Korea With Me

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