Travel Desk / South Korea
Seoul and Busan, the skincare capital
South Korea Blanche loses three hours in the Olive Young flagship and finds one small cafe in Insadong she will discuss for the rest of the trip. Hazel reads every ingredient label in translation and respects the formulation science she cannot object to in public. The heated toilet seat makes her reconsider several things she believed about civilization.
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Hotels and Stays Four Seasons Seoul, the flagship stay Book → Signiel Seoul and the Shilla Hotel Book → Park Hyatt Busan, for the bathroom assessment Book → Experiences The Olive Young episode, the priority pitch A jjimjilbang spa, evaluated and endorsed Book → The Busan episode, where both of them breathe differently The heated toilet seat, and what Hazel concludes Shop → Restaurants and Cafes A small cafe in Insadong The Myeongdong food tour Book → A Korean tea ceremony Book → Planning Korean Air or Asiana business class, direct from several US cities This hub opens lightly and fills over time.
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