The Seoul Experience: Korea Market Hunt 🇰🇷

■ KOREA, SEOUL: It's been a year since I visited a country I've never been to before so I figured I couldn't end the year without going somewhere new. I truly love going to countries I know are awesome over and over again. But going somewhere entirely new where the language, culture, food and architecture is fresh is always an adventure.
That's the backdrop for why I decided to visit South Korea. What ultimately sealed the deal for me was the climate which is similar to Northern Europe. I hate leaving Europe during winters as there's nothing better than fresh ice cold air and snow covered city landscapes.
South Korea also have that. When I landed it was -4. As usual I didn't prepare much other than a hotel. Browsing Booking.com I came a couple of days before departure I came across a boutique hotel name L'Escape Hotel boasting a French renaissance decor throughout the premises. This I had to see and experience for myself.
A hotel though is usually just the icing on the cake. What makes a country cool is the people who reside there. So out I went on a street food hunt and shopping spree to figure out what Seoul, the capital of Korea, is truly like.
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[@darrellspraggins7966]

Harald thanks for the tour of Seoul. While serving in the U.S. Army I was stationed in Korea in 1970 and 1978. Seoul was such an interesting place then. It looks fabulous now. I found the Korean people to be super friendly and they will share with you food and drinks etc. even if they are dirt poor. Both tours I was in the countryside and it was very beautiful and calming. I still eat kimchi today and have a favorite Korean restaurant in Daleville, Alabama USA. Very authentic. More videos pleeeeaase!!!

[@ottot5]

Thank you for your service. Without heroes like you Korea would not have been where we are today. We never have and never will forget the hands that picked us up.

[@user-kg6ye9mq3p]

당신이 한국여행을 하면서 만나는 사람들을 대하는 태도가 참 정겹고 보기 좋습니다 영상도 좋고 처음부터 끝까지 시간 가는 줄 모르고 시청했습니다 즐거운 여행으로 추억되길 바라며 새 해 2024년 복 많이 받으세요🙏

[@HaraldBaldr]

🙏🇰🇷

[@user-kg6ye9mq3p]

@@HaraldBaldr 💙

[@user-qv2th7ix1l]

18:30 ‘Boong-eo Bbang’ fish-shaped pancake filled with sweet red bean paste, originally invented in Japan named ‘taiyaki’ 21:00 fishcake called ‘Eo-muk’ or ‘Odeng’ 27:37 called ‘Nok-Doo Jeon’ fried pancake made up of mung bean, meat and mung bean sprout. Kinda very traditional thing in KR. 30:10 kinda Expensive as it is on the street, but if it’s real fur it would be right price. 33:20 Chestnuts. famous ‘good old times’ snack of wintertime. 34:40 called ‘Han-gwa’ snack made up of rice and rice syrup, Has hundreds years of tradition. 37:15 you could use ‘An-nyeong’ either you say hello or good bye. Koreans often use ‘An-nyeong Haseyo’, honorific form towards elders.

[@kc_2525]

Very kind of you to take the time and effort to break this down. You are appreciated. 🙏🏻🌻

[@ellestar2306]

The tea shop woman was super sweet 🍵❤️. I appreciated her kindness and warm way

[@SanTM]

This is why I love solo travel. Don't get me wrong companions are always fun to have, but the sheer exploration possibilities going solo and spending what you want is always fun. Great video Baldr, look forward to the rest of the trip

[@churchofbrap876]

I think Harold has a camera crew with him, plus wardrobe people and beard manicurist too.

[@SanTM]

@@Dipeshgiri7 depends. Not exactly too safe if you're a woman..

[@clutchdaddy1035]

i recently solo traveled to Japan after some people last minute saying they weren't able to go and honestly i'm glad they didn't lol going around solo and making mistakes and having to figure things out by myself was such a unique experience and i plan on doing it again

[@sidraiz22]

Agreed!

[@deepgee9214]

You always make new local friends when you travel alone.

[@hotstuff400]

Just came accross your channel. Love your videos! No clickbaits, no dramas. Not even a "SOLO" travel title for clickbaits. This is a perfect solo travel vlog! Transparent, no loud music, no montages or B-rolls, so simple, so calming, so organic! I love to watch solo travelers but I am also very picky with who to watch, and I love yours!

[@HaraldBaldr]

Welcome 🍺

[@mrmlgcats]

This is one of my favorites from you harald, I was laughing throughout the whole video. I’m very impressed with Korea so far! Such a stunning hotel and room.

[@juliegoldman6778]

Excellent video. Always a blast when there's a language barrier ! It's cool that you show the full interaction with each vendor. Train ticket was actually color coded orange ...color, a universal language. The wind sound effects in the elevator are hilarious.

[@Richard87H]

When the world needed a deep breath and good news, heraldo the hospitaler comes through just in time.

[@HaraldBaldr]

😂🍺⚔️

[@Darren-ff4oc]

Wow what a clean country, no litter graffiti , no crackheads. 😊

[@lmvks17]

I lived in Korea for a year and it was very organized and always felt safe.

[@juiced9432]

Korea has a lot of litter but it gets picked up pretty quickly

[@frasr]

Some teenagers spray painted the palace walls last weekend... It is rare to see in Korea though

[@louisfesselet3963]

Looks boring as well

[@tiwaz4598]

That's because, unlike the west, South-Korea is an ethnostate, which results in a safer, cleaner and better organised society.

[@ryanscarphone4672]

What a classy episode. Brilliant people they are, your right! Thr attention to detail everywhere is immaculate!

[@bealynn2258]

I am GRATEFUL, ALWAYS , when you post new Videos!! Makes MY World more Complete!! Thank You NorthMan Harold!!! 😊👍💯

[@xLabyrinth]

New video means an instantly better day!

[@TheRoger64]

Love when you´re back with your videos!!! Best youtuber ever by far....! Regards and love from Sweden!!!!

[@RespectTheYup]

So excited for new videos of your adventures in Korea!

[@jkb1904]

Thank you very much for this very entertaining 1st video of South Korea. Looking forward to seeing more vlogs from you of this beautiful country.

[@Andrew-cg3bh]

So pleased there is a Korea series (hopefully a series). Been wanting to watch some content from this country for a while

[@RenandBianca]

[@leflopjames5628]

That's an awesome dog costume!!! Amazing how all around the world people can appreciate a good pooch suit 🐕 ❤️ Kudos Harald 😊

[@thomasziereis330]

incredible video, really make me feel like im there. absolutely love these styles of videos

[@obliviga]

You're the only reason why I use KZbin. Seriously the most genuine content on this platform. Thank you, super grateful for your content!

[@Sally-rl1ug]

So happy to this vlog appear today. Highlight of my day watching your travels 😊❤

[@Ty.1on]

Great to see you again Harald, I was hoping to see some videos from you before Christmas. My wife and I thank you very much for all the hard work you do helping kids and adults. We wish you the best in your travels, hope you have a great Christmas and a happy new year. My 68 year old wife said you look very nice wearing the Leopard hat. Take care Northman.

[@louisecarter7072]

I literally laughed out loud 5 times! Glad you’re back!

[@bobcat2960]

Harald, loved watching you explore the unknown in Seoul, what a beautiful hotel you stayed at. All the people seemed so happy and friendly to you. That leopard hat is fantastic looking, but the first 'fashion one' looked even better on you, especially with that very stylish outfit you were wearing, too, amazing look for you! Have really enjoyed your videos for quite a long time and this one stands out above many others, truly fun to watch you experience a new place with your innocent take on so many new things, just awesome, my friend! Enjoy the rest of your visit and market hunts in Korea. Stay Healthy, Happy and Safe! Thank You for sharing your adventure with us. Fantastic and fun to watch!!!

[@WisemanMr90]

Amazing that you went to Seoul! I can't wait to see the new adventures.

[@tammydaley7396]

Great video thanks for all your hard work on these ❤❤❤

[@Thumb_Flix]

Always great seeing Heraldo explore beyond his comfort zone, especially because his zone is further than average

[@TheRoyalFlush]

You're content is amazing. Korea looks spectacular. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

[@axkingz]

Harald, I can recommend going for a hike on one of the mountains surrounding Seoul. It's an amazing combination to be in a huge metropolis, but also being so close to nature. Truly stunning views. Try Achasan (아차산) or Gwanaksan (관악산).

[@BiplaBhatt]

Harald you should definitely try hiking till top of Mt. Halasan in Jeju island.

[@dylantech]

I also recommend Jangsan (장산) in Busan, my favorite city in the world. Ideally you’d want to visit in a warmer season, and the same applies to Jeju. If you’re a fan of history, you should go to Jeonju, regardless of the season. Another historic city is Gyeongju, which is also cool, but if I had to pick just one historical city, I’d choose Jeonju.

[@nowhereman1670]

I'm happy that you decided to make your installments longer. This one seemed almost too short, though. I'm wondering why I hear in my head the theme song for _Mission Impossible,_ when I see the view from your room, the decor and you in a black turtleneck with a black woolen overcoat. I almost expected to see you jump from the window into a speeding convertible. Wiiickedddd. 🙂 _It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas,_ in Seoul. Merry Christmas, Harald. Thanks for the excellent adventurous vids throughout the year. Looking forward to many more, at your pleasure. Be healthy and safe.

[@hodjaPS3]

After two years I’m back on Haraldo’s amazing travel channel 👏 looking forward to the trip in Korea 😀🙌

[@tyapeyproduction]

i really like your video man. its amazing how you help local street businesses.

[@akomt5740]

I’m so happy to watch your videos! I first started watching your old videos recently and now im getting to watch your adventures in real time! I hope you have safe travels in SK :)

[@Prixmlol]

Seoul is one of my most wanted cities I want to visit! So happy we get some content from there let's goo!

[@spacemankad2108]

Splendid Harald !! Just the kind of content needed for the season. OG fan from Scranton, USA.

[@ACdotCOM]

Welcome back we really missed you Harald! Keep them coming.

[@animenamja]

So excited to see you here! Welcome to Korea 🫰

[@amarug]

As a Finn, the shoutout to Finnair gave me strange pride 😂

[@DCXTV]

💪

[@jamespir]

Great video as always. Harald also interesting good to see your experiences of the countries.

[@janlie4627]

whooo thank you mr harald foe a new video.and please dont keep us waiting this long for new videos from the greathest vloger ever.and thank you fore taking us to korea

[@Queen_Sacrifice]

It's a treat to watch you and the adventure 😊

[@vol4life01]

Great video! You have taken your content to the next level.

[@M_arran]

I'm excited for this series, I'd like the dog costume for my Yorkie!

[@user-nh7my6gg5b]

Harald has become so humble and classy since i first watched him. I love it!

[@nap41hb67]

Harald so very happy to see you back ,looking forward to your next episodes of your fantastic,adventurous,inspiring vids,thank you my friend,you are one of the very best on KZbin!!!!

[@user-iv3qd9tz1n]

Glad your back Harold- we got a townhouse after a year half hour from Canberra finally got a home with so two cats settled really happy again unusual there must be hard to communicate understand but you mastered it great video long term subscriber Australia ❤

[@rmwgroup3465]

Just lovin these videos from a completely new venture for you. Hope to see more from Korea

[@mattdoeland]

Was so good to see a new vid from you! Over a month since your last one!!! Love your videos

[@nana73carol46]

Wish I was there with you to show this older American lady how it is to travel like you do. I love your videos so much Harold. Merry Christmas!

[@kuntiluciano8026]

Another awesome video, thank you for taking us on your wonderful journey & showing us the lives of outside our world. Btw, Martinelli’s is an American sparkling apple cider.

[@harryfairclough2400]

More incredible scenes from Harald. Will always love your uploads. Godt Nytt år Harald!

[@acepocket6999]

i've been watching your videos for many years now and thank you for visiting seoul my home country, this was very unexpected.

[@fester5893]

I’ve been to Korea before and loved it. I remember how freezing cold it was at this time of year. This series really brought about strong feelings of nostalgia from that time. 😊 I remember I got questioned a few times for snapping photos as I walked through the markets. By the way that fur hat made you look like Rod Stuart in the early 80’s🎉

[@oyhchris]

A new adventure begins! Nice to see you back traveling. 좋은 여행 🙂

[@Havendukdalf2]

Really I really enjoyed this beautiful vidio again. Heard a lot about South Korea but never got to experience it the way you showed it. Greetings and Merry Christmas.

[@viransanjaya8404]

You never fail to put a smile on my face with your sense of humour. Love u Harald. Mucho Amore

[@elizabethk1554]

Enjoyed seeing Seoul and looking forward to more of South Korea! My senior chihuahua passed on Monday, or else I would be commenting for the outfit. It's cute. He always dressed up for the holidays. That hotel looks spectacular.

[@kathybell7407]

What a wonderful Christmas present!!! Harold’s here to show us Korea!!! You look so nice in your turtleneck and coat!! What a beautiful Hotel! I love the lighting in the evening. I’m glad your back and hope and pray all is well with you🙏🥰 Till your next vlog……bye for now With love, Kathy Washington State🇺🇸👋🏻 🎄🎁🎅🏼🤶🏻☃️❄️

[@WWENFLfan]

this video made me so happy to watch, great seeing you interact with korean culture, I have to go visit one day

[@Benji3399]

Can’t wait for the next Korea videos

[@Skribb]

Great to see you visiting Seoul. I've been there plenty of times and also used to live there. It is a great place, hope you will enjoy your stay Harald! :)

[@marykerruish1555]

Glad your back Harald ,🎉missed your vids,looking forward to seeing your adventures this time xx

[@supersonicdevin3212]

This will be exciting, having fun already.

[@RyanTaylor-vb6ym]

Started off like Haraldo wich hahaha another awesome video again blowing out the water like always 👌👍👍👍

[@RCLolli]

Hotel is beautiful! People seem to be really nice 😊 Love the dog suit ❤ Birthday is just around the corner 🎉

[@magic_hotel]

Great video, great hats. My heart is feeling Seoul-ful already.

[@samx109]

It was very sweet to see the dog outfit vendor appreciating you for buying something from her. I could tell she was struggling to sell her products. Good job harald!

[@ashokgurung618]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video❤

[@SaltyWalty1225]

Looks like a nice cold fun experience. Thanks for dragging us along with you!

[@DanteHellDrive]

but looks really difficult to survive just knowing English. Literally no one understands or speaks English from this video i reckon.

[@ourhudlathome8885]

Great to see you in a new country. I was lucky enough to have a business trip to Samsung's huge complex there some years ago, such an impressive place, the most polite people I've ever met. Looking forward to the next video!

[@SeoulForeigner]

So pleased to have come across your channel in the recommendations via KZbin. Have a splendid travel in Korea and a wonderful Christmas. Looking forward to updates and if you happen to visit Daejeon, let me know.

[@gabrieljamesvlogs]

Dude so stoked for this journey in Korea!🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@Kriswixx]

Just a stellar guy all around. The world is better for you in it Haraldo of the desert, the lifeline of our enjoyment, the bringer of gifts, the drinker of Gongo, the failed hat wearer still treks on. The best uploads on youtube sirs. Cheers.

[@HaraldBaldr]

Successful hat wearer 😂

[@TheGavin27]

I liked the hat seller. He seemed like a funny guy 😂

[@bumblebee5442]

90 dollar for that hat 😂

[@Kriswixx]

he sold it two sizes to small. Give me one like you got sir! lol

[@inspectorseb5286]

@@Kriswixxit’s a women’s model so it’s smaller.

[@SDborn46]

That is totally outrage. I would pay 50000.

[@mahmudhossain4315]

FUNNY HOW?

[@nowornevernever5860]

loves his humors, style of his videos.

[@liza1777]

Yes please for dog costume look wonderful on my Shih Tsu. Merry Christmas and thank you for the unique and wonderful content. Safe travels!

[@Martin76x]

What a beautiful place , such a laid back country

[@iGoBart]

Welcome to Korea Harald! I can't wait to see your Korean content.

[@JohnnyBruceMullerMusic]

Eindelijk in Korea, ik ben zo blij :)

[@siekwong9988]

Can’t wait for Korea video part 2

[@a.b8885]

Best KZbinr hands down. He travels everywhere. A lot of other KZbinrs travel to the same places. This guy always does everything differently. My daughter wants to go to NK one day, we're in the U.S.

[@yogisin]

Hopefully one day when America stops trying to be the police of the world we Americans can travel to NK.

[@JooHmans]

Seoul is on my bucketlist. Looks very nice!

[@jonnyhiljanen7900]

I would like it Harald, thanks for all content, watching your videos everytime, Jonny from Sweden

[@janlie4627]

whooo thank you mr harald for a new video.and please dont keep us waiting this long for new videos from the greathest vloger ever.and thanks for taking me to Korea whit you.Marry X mas and a happy new year to you Harald🥰

[@seoulcitytravel]

너무 재미있어요. 너무 재밌게 봤습니다 :) 고마워요!

[@HaraldBaldr]

🇰🇷🙏🏻

[@karenfernandez5210]

Hi Harald! I love how you supported the women selling the dog clothes! My sunny would appreciate it ! He’s a chihuahua ❤️

[@henkomangaming9785]

man ive been following you for a time now and i always gets happy to see your videos. and i think you are so cool and relaxed everytime you meet new people. you are best northman !

[@MercedesDenz]

Yay! New video! And new country 😎👍🏻 Deniz Approves!

[@DavidTorner-ym4fq]

Looking quite dapper I must say! 😊

[@rhys0065]

Merry Christmas Harald, wishing you a great 2024 🎉🍻 Loved this video, hope we get a little history lesson if your are in Korea for a while

[@VlogWatcher]

Time to watch all the new vlogs!!!

[@KonTikiBea]

Always nice to see a new video from you... Safe travels :)

[@derekmarlowe522]

I was very surprised when I visited there as to how modern and high tech. I loved the street shopping and eating. Korea is an exceptional place to visit.

[@tainanking]

The adopted woman tracing back her roots. Love to see it. A lot of adoptees try to look past their past but it takes some brave souls to go back trying to find their identity.

[@joedrayton1632]

Great video again!! The Santa outfit would fit perfectly on my dog 😂

[@MarVew96]

I love how you take us with you around the globe! Thank you Harald!

[@michelecaron]

Wish I could travel with him. I’m afraid 😳 of being alone walking streets.

[@MarVew96]

@@michelecaron Harald's a brave guy, a smart guy and well versed.

[@subzero3499]

What an episode, thanks Harald

[@danielle0749]

I were waiting for your video since last month.. Take a good care harald ❤ from 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@marykerruish1555]

Me too😊 hurrah to this video

[@frankiecella158]

Harald Happy New Year mate...hope you have a Healthy & Prosperous 2024...!! I get withdrawal's when you don't post new content for a while as I'm addicted to watching your Vlogs mate..!!😉....

[@chrisdavis2040]

Just so happy to see this. You always make me smile. Love your bargaining skills ❤

[@mdjcsmith]

One of the first times I've watched Harald it really feels like "stranger in a strange land" vibes. I think the hotel is in an unfortunate part of town, but there's plenty more to Seoul and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series