Lotte World Tower is a 123-story skyscraper located in Seoul, South Korea. It opened to the public on April 3, 2017, and is currently the tallest building in South Korea, as well as the fifth tallest in the world. Seongsu-dong Cafe Street is a café street located in Seoul’s neighborhood of Seongsu. 175
Daehakro is renowned for its vibrant student bars and cafes, featuring outdoor music and theater performances. In Naksan Park, a portion of the old fortress wall runs through the park. The wall was built during the Joseon Dynasty for protection against invaders and enemies. 174
Many locations were visited in one day because they are all in close vicinity. 173
Deoksugung is a mid-sized palace that the kings used during the Joseon period. JeongDong-gil is a charming and quiet street just outside of Deoksugung, and Deoksugung Doldam-gil is the street next to the Deoksugung wall. 172
Dongdaemun (East Gate) and Cheonggyecheon (Cheong Gye Stream) in Seoul. Dongdaemun is the East City Gate of old Seoul. Cheonggyecheon is a narrow stream that flows through the center of Seoul. 171
Myeong-dong is known as the most popular shopping area in Seoul. However, due to COVID-19, it was quiet and sparse, with fewer people. The Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Dongdaemun features numerous exhibition museums and serves as a convention center. 170
Visiting South Korea from the United States requires a 14-day COVID-19 quarantine. I chose facility quarantine, where the government placed me in a Covid-19 quarantine-ready hotel near Inchon Airport. 169
Walnut is a medium-sized city in the suburbs of Los Angeles. The houses are typical suburban style, but the neighbor has extensive walking paths for exercise. 168
The busy Westwood neighborhood encompasses the sprawling UCLA campus and the Westwood Village, a walkable historic commercial district with student-friendly restaurants and shops.