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This was my last trip in 2000(5 times in 2000). South Korea is very close to Japan, but this was my first trip for Seoul. Seoul was a big city with 2 faces. There were traditional side & modern side, and they were mixed in some area. Some area of Seoul was so exciting with many stores & people.
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What I enjoyed the most was their food like Korean barbecue.
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In addition, they have some of historical places including some of world heritage that was really worth to visit. While I was in Seoul, it was snowing, and unfortunately, I was cold then. So I really had hard time to walk around those historical places, but I enjoyed those places.
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Photos of Seoul
About HRC Seoul, I think it is one of the worst location in my Hard Rock Life even though the cafe itself was great with friendly staffs, I had to walk for a long time to visit HRC from the closest station at night. I don't know why HRC Seoul has been located in such a strange place. I could buy Halloween 2000, and enjoyed talking with a staff at the bar. Hopefully, I can go to Seoul again when I am healthy.
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My HRC Seoul page
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