Hyper-modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets in this sprawling metropolis. The city is fashion and techology-forward, but still maintains traditional values and sights. Seoul is a city filled with stark contrasts: extraordinary architecture and endless monotonous rows of grey apartment buildings, extraordinarily high-pressure educational system and serene Buddhist temples, a trend-setting youth culture and often crushing conformism.

Much of Korean social life revolves around food and the city is packed with restaurants. Scoffing down piping-hot, crispy hotteok (pancakes with sweet or savoury fillings) on a street corner is extremely satisfying.

Women digital nomads will feel safe in Seoul, where violent street crimes are very rare.

Seoul is a great city to be a digital nomad, albeit more expensive than SEA, but still at a the cost of living quite reasonable compared to the West. The city offers great internet and a great startup scene. Cafes also offer high speed wifi.

Korea has four seasons, with a wet monsoon/summer in the middle of the year, and a cold winter from November to March. The ideal time to visit Korea is during the autumn months (September-November). Spring (April-May) is also beautiful with all the cherry blossoms in bloom. However, it is very busy and one needs to book in advance to ensure accommodation is available.