Gyeongbokgung Palace is a must-see landmark in Seoul. In addition, the perimeter of Gyeongbokgung serves as a great walking path, lined with various cafes such as mk2 and Irasun Books, restaurants, and galleries. Looking for those places is another fun factor.
· Gyeongbokgung 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

I like going to Buam-dong in spring, fall, and winter. Take out a cup of coffee at a cafe and just continue walking the neighborhood. While walking, you can smell the scent of the season in the street. Despite its central location within Seoul, streets are relatively empty, and the atmosphere is quite different from the typical Seoul vibe.
· Buam-dong 145 Changuimun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Buam-dong Community Service Center)

I often go to Anthracite Coffee. I think I’ve been to every branch in Seoul. Anthracite Hapjeong is very dear to my heart as I used to frequent it with friends in my high school days. Anthracite is familiar and convenient, but the reason it grew on me is in the details of the shop. Each branch has its own design concept which is conveyed clearly to the customers. Music playlist is also unique to each branch. I like the fact that Anthracite Seogyo does not play BGM. At Anthracite, you can easily find little caring details. For instance, the POS terminal is hidden or placed lower than the eye level to ensure employees can make eye contact with the customers.
· Anthracite Hapjeong 10 Tojeong-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
· Anthracite Seogyo 11 Worldcup-ro 12-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

I love pizza. I feel happy when I eat a good one. (Laugh) Both American oven-baked pizza and wood-fired pizza are both nice. I recommend Hawaiian pizza at Bonny’s Pizza Pub. It is delectable. I used to pick Salvatore Cuomo as the top pizza place, but unfortunately it is closed.
· Bonny's Pizza Pub 2 Sinheung-ro 3-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

I recommend Goryeo Samgyetang located near Seoul City Hall. The food is absolutely delightful. You should give it a try.
· Goryeo Samgyetang 1 Seosomun-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Sometimes it feels strange to stand in Gwanghwamun and see the tall building complex against the backdrop of mountains. The mix of mountains and buildings is truly strange(in a positive way) and stunning.

The trail up to Mount Namsan. Everyone knows about it, but I still think it is a true gem in Seoul. I have a great experience whenever I go there. It is probably because of all the trees lining a good walking trail.
· N Seoul Tower 105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

I recommend Yangjae Flower Market. It has a fresh cut flower zone and a potted flower house. The market offers all kinds of flowers including foliage plants, orchids, bonsais, and wildflowers, so visitors can find the plant and pot they like.
· Yangjae Flower Market 27 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

I have once held a class at Botanical Garden PH. I immediately fell in love with the high ceiling and natural light coming in through the terrace where the moss drew attention.
· Botanical Garden PH 24 Gwangpyeong-ro 34-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Galleries in Jongno-gu. Going to exhibitions by myself is my long-time hobby. I couldn’t go often these days due to Covid-19, but I love the quiet part of Jongno district where the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Art Sonje Center, and Kukje Gallery are all in one place. Hotels or department stores also inspire me. Diverse product designs, objets and flooring in spaces, music playlists, landscaping, and people's attitudes are all small details that could be inspiring. I like watching menu designs, as well as the color schemes and layouts of show windows.

There are a number of mountains in Seoul. The highest peak being Mt. Bukhansan’s Baegundae which stands 836m above ground, over 100 mountains can be found in Seoul. It is still easy to forget about them if you live in a city that also is packed with numerous buildings. It’s a different story with florist Shim Bora. As someone whose job is to make sure that flowers and plants look their best in any situation, she discovers the green space regardless of where she is. Shim, who believes the most iconic Seoul scene is the one featuring mountains and buildings together, is the CEO of flower design studio SUNSUN. Since opening the studio in Huam-dong in 2018, she has been teaching classes, and doing landscaping and flower-styling works.