My favorite way to travel through the city is by subway. The trains, here, are clean, they come every five minutes and you can go just about anywhere on the peninsula by subway. Sure, there's buses and taxis, but the bus can sometimes feel a little dangerous. Knowing that you all live in California, I think you must be familiar with the frustration of driving or riding in high traffic areas. Here in Seoul, there is a lot of stopping and going, people getting cut off and drivers who sometimes attempt risky turns. Now, take that sometimes bumpy car ride and put it on a bus where you get to stand shoulder to shoulder with other commuters. Usually bus drivers won't even wait until you're seated or holding on to anything before taking off: it's a bit like taking a ride with a NASCAR driver!
Although, I don't care for buses very much, they do have the benefit of allowing you to see the city and enjoy the sunny view. Lately, we've been getting hotter and more humid days. Just last week we got up to 83 degrees Farenheit! I am truly frightened of the summer humidity. The bus can be a cool-aired refuge from the warming climate here!
What's really cool about all of the buses and subways is that they have some assigned seating. There are seats reserved for elderly people, and there are separate seats called "Pink Carpets". Pink Carpets are for pregnant women or a parent accomanying an infant/toddler.
