A rainy day turned into the perfect excuse to visit Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul’s futuristic architectural landmark designed by Zaha Hadid. With its flowing curves, eco-friendly engineering, and design exhibitions, DDP offers an inspiring look into the city’s creative identity.

A spontaneous detour near Seoul Station led me to Seoullo 7017, Seoul’s elevated sky garden filled with greenery, night views, and over 24,000 plants. What was once an old highway overpass is now a peaceful one-kilometre walkway hovering above the city.