https://www.scmp.com/rss/312622/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Ranked the third best airport in the world this year by consumer-aviation website Skytrax, Incheon International Airport is almost a destination in itself. Memories of my first experience of this airport are a little hazy, having just stepped off a 12-hour overnight flight during which I did not sleep a wink. I do, however, recall the sounds of a gayageum (a wooden 12-stringed instrument) soothing my ears the moment I walked into the terminal. The best things to do on a Singapore layover, from... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/2122215/best-things-do-seoul-incheon-layover-palaces-and-theme?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/2122215/best-things-do-seoul-incheon-layover-palaces-and-theme?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:45:30 +0000 Walk down the main streets of popular areas in Seoul and you are likely to acquire a feeling of claustrophobia (well, unless you live or have lived in Hong Kong, that is). This modern metropolis has a population of around 10 million people and on a sunny Saturday it can feel like everyone is out and about, pushing and shoving to get to the next trendy locale. If waiting in lines and following the crowd is not your idea of a holiday, then it may be a bright idea to take a side street. Then take... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/2048584/secret-seoul-south-korean-capitals-hidden-gems-only-locals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/2048584/secret-seoul-south-korean-capitals-hidden-gems-only-locals?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Nov 2016 05:15:30 +0000 SOUTH KOREANS ARE the world's biggest consumers of hard liquor, imbibing an average of 11.2 shots per week. With spirits and soju in hand, many Seoulites stay out all night and catch the early morning subway home around 5am. Listening to music, dancing, and post-work networking are integral parts of Korean culture, and they provide a means to unwind after a stressful week at work. The country is renowned for its plethora of boy and girl groups. Scantily clad, look-alike idols use sex to sell... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/48hrs/article/1437261/k-pop-rules-supreme-seoul-has-growing-number-venues-indie-music?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/48hrs/article/1437261/k-pop-rules-supreme-seoul-has-growing-number-venues-indie-music?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:15:15 +0000