Saturday, April 11, 2020

Quarantine Day 12: Neighborhoods

I'm beginning to look into places to stay for once I'm out of quarantine. It seems like there are plenty of options on Airbnb but it's difficult to know what to look for. The standard recommendations most travel sites make are the following, in order from cheapest to most expensive:

  • Hongdae: cheap, young, university-dominated area where English is widely spoken
  • Myeongdong: easy access to markets and transportation with a more local vibe
  • Itaewon: the international scene with lots of foreigners and casual nightlife
  • Gangnam: big corporate offices alongside the most lavish shopping and nightclubs

Normally, I choose where to stay based on commute time and nearby things to do, but given that I won't be going into an office and am supposed to be avoiding lots of outings, it seems like perhaps I need new criteria. But what should they be?

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