During our recent trip to the Philippines we spent about 48 hours transit in Seoul International Airport (combined hours from the outbound and return trip). We used the Transit Hotel one way, but didn't want to spend the US150 on the return trip, so roughed it with the other travelers (next time I will keep the blanket from the plane!). There are at least 6 playground sites, so our tactic was to walk (slowly) from one to the other, moving on when the girl's got too ratty. We used the same approach in moving between the food courts. The girl's made friends at the playgrounds, we read books, and we took turns napping. If you have to be stuck in an airport then this one is a good place to be - free Wifi access, lots of food options (expensive though), and cultural performances to check out. We watched some traditional Korean musicians and had a last meal at Old Macdonalds before our enforced abstinence in Mongolia (thankfully). Best duty-free sales line "Want it. Buy it". Even so, we were very happy to say good-bye to the airport!
