Originally Posted by
LapLap
Which brings me to 2023. We had the chance to travel to Japan this summer with long stopovers both ways in Seoul. It being hot and having a child as a companion we decided not to go. Instead we paid the modest extra and got direct flights. I’d love to return to Korea, but not central Seoul with someone who is still a child. (Bangkok was a whole different story, Shanghai and Beijing also)
LapLap, I hope my report didn't dissuade you from visiting Seoul on future stopovers/trips. It was similar to Tokyo in the sense that it was massive and can take a long time to get a handle on things. I had the benefit of having visited seven years ago, so not everything was completely alien. While I only went with the GF on this particular trip, I really wish that our eleven year old was with us because I know they would've loved it to bits.
Anyway, I don't want to get too off topic in the Japan forum but please don't hesitate to reach out via PM or respond to the post in the Korea forum. I'm not around the Japan forum much anymore but it is good to have an excuse to interact with you again!