A musician, entrepreneur, photographer and creative director, from a Māori, Scottish and Filipino background, Perth-based Ta-ku is a true multi-hyphenate.

Seoul

"The most impressive site for me is Dongdaemun Design Plaza, which a lot of people go to, but it’s an amazing architectural visit. There’s also an amazing textile and street food market that is just adjacent to the big plaza. It’s a good spot to people-watch and take photos because the architecture is so insane."

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

"Myeongdong is known for shopping, I guess it’s like the Times Square of Seoul. Most people stay away from it because it’s so hectic, but underneath is this huge record store, where it’s just wall-to-wall records."

Myeongdong

"Namdaemun is a really great one if you’re into cameras. There are amazing second-hand camera stores in the area. If you like dumplings as well, ormandu[Korean dumplings], there are heaps of side-street stalls. You get really fat in Korea by the way!"

Namdaemun

"There’s a place near Seoul called Everland, which is their version of Disneyland. The food is great. There are two roller coasters that are amazing. It’s just a really cute Korean theme park that — especially if you go with your partner — is a very romantic place."

Everland

"Gwangjang Market is attached to a textile market where they makehanboks. I was impressed by this one due to the sheer size and the vibe of how busy it was. They have food stalls inside and you just pull up a chair and enjoy the street food that Korea does so well."

Gwangjang Market

"Another food spot is called Pyongyang Myeonok, which actually specializes in Pyongyang naengmyeon. It’s different to mul naengmyeon or your standard bibim naengmyeon— Pyongyang naengmyeon is quite subtle, but that's what makes it so beautiful, because it's so neutral and fresh."

Pyongyang Myeonok

Seoul with Ta-ku

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Seoul with Ta-ku

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Cultural center

Myeongdong

Tourist attraction

Namdaemun

Market

Everland

Amusement park

Gwangjang Market

Traditional market

Pyongyang Myeonok

Cold noodle restaurant