Ho Jin

The Swimming Traveler

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  • I live in Seoul
  • I speak English, Español, Korean
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 9 hours

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I've lived in many different places, born in one continent and raised in another, but no matter where I call home, it is always close to nature where I feel truly blessed. Korea is unique and has some of the most breathtaking landscapes. Having studied my college career here, has been really eye-opening. living close to the mountains of Seoul, I knew that I would begin hiking many trails. In spite of that, another phase would take me closer to the ocean, where I took a passion for diving and spearfishing in Panama. That wonderful feeling of being free of the bonds of gravity under crystal waters, one can dive for hours feeling absolutely entranced. Korea is a peninsula with abundant sea life. Come visit our local markets and peek over exotic seafood platters or any local dish. Come to the land of morning calm and let's find out the myriad of attractions together!

  • I live in Seoul
  • I speak English, Español, Korean
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 9 hours

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Reviews

Sychuang
4 June 2025
For our first trip to Seoul and Korea, I knew that our group of 4 needed a guide to give us a "greatest" hit of Seoul. Ho Jin had the most reviews and seem to fit the style that I like for a city tour so I quickly booked him. Ho did not disappoint and delivered what was promised and more! We met Ho at Gwanghwamun Square on a sunny Friday. Ho provided good meeting instructions and was punctual. The tour started at the palace and we were lucky enough to be there during a performance similar to a changing of the guards. Ho bought tickets while we watched the performance and then we were off on the tour. Ho is able to talk with authority about Korea history and the story behind the buildings in the palace. He kept it interesting. After the palace, the tour continued in the surrounding areas. There is quite a bit of walking during the 3 hours so we covered a lot of places. We visited a traditional hanbok village, a Chinese temple that was having a festival with wonderful lanterns hanging, and also jumped on the subway and visited Ipsadong. Ho kept things interesting and tried to give us an expansive tour that really is the greatest hits. In fact, we went back to Ipsadong the next day to do some shopping. It is a good tour and the 3 hours flew by. The pace is relaxed and Ho made sure that we were comfortable throughout. His communication was perfect and he answers all our questions. The tour is a great introduction to Seoul and Korea. I would definitely recommend Ho for the tour! A lot of Seoul packed into 3 hours.
Beatriz
31 May 2025
Habla perfectamente Español por lo que nos entendimos muy bien. Nos dio un largo paseo por Seul. Solo nos faltó que nos contara un poquito más de historia sobre la ciudad.Buen paseo
Cornelia
30 May 2025
Ho Jin was a win - we spent the most interesting and exciting day of our stay at Seoul with him. He had a lot of information for us and leaded us to the most interesting places of our DMZ tour, most far away from the large groups. His English was perfect, he was polite and very sympathic. So we can recommend him at any time without hesitation. We were lucky to succeed with booking this special guide. Thanks to Ho Jin for a perfect day!DMZ Tour with a perfect guide
Claudia
29 May 2025
It was perfect from beginning to end. Ho Jin met us at our hotel on time and delivered us back. His knowledge of the DMZ was extremely helpful, and we were fascinated to learn more about the Korean War from him. We had the ability to walk into tunnel #3 of the 4 tunnels found after the war in the 70’s in which the North was planning to attack again. I highly recommend Ho Jin for superb service and attention to detail. He has a warm personality and good sense of humor. Thank you so much for a memorable visit to the DMZ!Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Day Trip
Claudia
26 May 2025
Sabe mucho, nos llevó por muchos lugares en Seúl nos enseñó sobre la historia de Korea. Además nos transportó en su carro, lo cual hizo más cómodo todo. Muy Bueno
Marta
24 May 2025
Seul nos ha parecido precioso, las zonas a las que nos llevó Ho Jin era increíbles. Se agradece un guía que hable español a la perfección y encima conozca la cultura y las zonas al 100%. Desde luego, repetiríamos con Ho Jin sin dudar, es súper simpático y buen profesional. Nos ha encantado todo, le damos un 10/10!!!Ciudad maravillosa con guia inigualable
Stefan&Magdalena
19 May 2025
We had a fantastic time exploring Seoul with Ho! He was warm, knowledgeable, and made us feel right at home. Ho shared great insights and fun stories that brought the city to life, and everything was really well organized. Thank you, Ho, for a memorable and enjoyable day—we’d gladly recommend you to anyone visiting Seoul! Stefan & Magdalena Thank You for a Great Tour!
Diana
30 April 2025
I had an outstanding experience with my WithLocals guide in Seoul! Ho Jin led me on two separate tours, and each one was thoughtfully planned, engaging, and full of interesting insights. He shared many practical tips that will, I am sure, enhance the rest of my time in the city. Beyond his knowledge, what truly stood out was his warm and easygoing personality — he made me feel completely at ease from the start. If you're visiting Seoul, don’t miss the chance to explore it with Ho Jin!Amazing tour with an amazing tour guide
Kayla
28 April 2025
Ho Jin was a fantastic guide - my partner and I had a lovely, informative day with him exploring the DMZ and the region around it. Ho Jin was very knowledgeable about the history and context of the Korean War and relations with the North. He was also a lot of fun - and we really appreciated his willingness to vary the plan for the day, and to drop us off at the airport at the end of our time together. A wonderful experience with Ho Jin
Mattijs
26 April 2025
We had a great private tour with Ho Jin. The day flew by and he was very nice and talketive guy. He made sure we saw everything on our tour and even took us to a good local restaurant for lunch. If you are looking for a private tour I would recommend Ho Jin.Great tour

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