Annette Chan

Seoul, in our opinion, is like no other city on earth. It is a vast, busy metropolis, full of fresh, creative restaurants, shouty markets and mesmerising historic architecture. Sure, Korea has been having its international moment for a while, thanks to K-Pop’s popularity, and a certain group of Netflix hits and Oscar-winning films. But whether you knew it or not, Seoul has always been cool. Insanely cool. So cool, you’re definitely going to need enough time there to take it all in. Here, trendy, arty neighbourhoods full of vintage stores meet sprawling green spaces, and tiny tea houses are tucked away behind vast forests. You’ve got to see this city in person to believe it. Read on for the best things to do in Seoul.  RECOMMENDED:🍴 The best restaurants in Seoul🍸 The best bars in Seoul🏨 The best hotels in Seoul🦀 The best traditional markets in Seoul🎨 The best things to do for free in Seoul🧖 The best luxury spas in Seoul 🏠 The best Airbnbs in Seoul Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

Performing for up to six days a week and seamlessly switching between golden oldies, rock anthems and whatever else their audiences request, cover bands are some of the hardest-working players in our city’s music scene. Though these acts perform all across the city, their stage presence is particularly strong in the bars around Lockhart Road, where rock and roll, pub quizzes and “no solicitation” signs come with the territory. Curious about what it takes to perform Whitney Houston songs while dealing with drunk revellers? Taking up residence at popular haunts including Joe Bananas and Carnegie’s, these four Wan Chai cover acts tell us just how it’s done. RECOMMENDED: There’s great live music to be found all over the city. Here’s a round-up for the best spots for it in Hong Kong.

There's a surprisingly diverse mix of amazing things to do in Taiwan. This laidback, mountainous island state – which is either a sovereign nation or a Chinese province, depending on who you ask – has a unique cultural identity that’s a mix of Indigenous, Chinese, and Japanese. Regional travellers have long been drawn to Taiwan, and for good reason. Its exquisite natural beauty, rich food culture and warm hospitality make Taiwan one of the best holiday destinations in Asia, and yet it remains inexplicably overlooked by international tourists. No more of that, we say. Read on for our recommendations on the best things to do in Taiwan, from street food markets to nature walks and spooky ghost towns. Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with the hashtag #TimeOutDoList and tag @TimeOutEverywhere. Find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world.