How I Found a Reliable Travel Mate for Solo Trips Across Seoul and Busan How I Found a Reliable Travel Mate for Solo Trips Across Seoul and Busan Solo travel offers an incredible sense of freedom, but it also comes with unexpected hurdles. During my second week in Seoul, I stood outside a famous pork belly restaurant in Mapo-gu, only to be turned away because they had a strict two-portion minimum for Korean barbecue. That was the exact moment I realized that exploring South Korea completely on my own had its limits. The food culture here is deeply social, and sharing a giant plate of cheese dakgalbi or a bucket of fried chicken by the Han River is half the experience. Determined to find someone to share these moments with, I spent the next ten days testing different communities, apps, and local meetups. My journey took me from the bustling streets of Hongdae to the scenic coastlines of Gwangalli Beach in Busan. Through trial and error, I figured out how to navigate safety concerns, ...