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Thank you so much for watching, Angela and for your insights! From what we read, Busan uses RR (Revised Romanization), "which uses only the English alphabet without diacritics, so as to use the QWERTY keyboard, which is the standard for English computers in Korea and throughout the world." Not sure how accurate that is or not, but it is one of the several points we read about. It's always fascinating to hear the evolution of language. We are looking forward to sharing two more videos from South Korea over the next two weeks, and we hope you enjoy them! -Judy

Thank you so much for this comment and for watching! We absolutely loved our time in Seoul and our big regret was that we didn't get to spend more time there. It was much different than we thought. According to what we read, we thought it would be more hectic and chaotic (similar to NYC or Tokyo), but instead we found it much more peaceful and diverse in the best of ways. We loved our time in South Korea! -Judy

@@FindingGinaMarie I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to Seoul! On your next visit, I highly recommend exploring Korea during the autumn season to enjoy Korea's beautiful autumn foliage. haha

@@user-uw7ly5hr8j We did that in 2023 in Japan and it was exquisite. We worry a little that late November might be too chilly for us in South Korea, but maybe earlier in the month is tolerable. It may be worth it though! -Judy

Thank you so much for watching and for the compliment! We have been really happy with our Briggs & Riley suitcases. We do stuff ours pretty full! United especially has never been an issue with these suitcases. They perfectly conform to size restrictions. Our biggest issue is on discount airlines because of weight, not because of size. Both of our backpacks also fit under the seat. Viet Jet was the only airline that ever weighed our backpacks, and fortunately it was not an issue (and it was only on one of our flights). Generally speaking if you are wearing it, no one is going to give you an issue. Mine is actually slightly longer than Kevin's, but it still fits under my seat, and we both have ours loaded with a water bottle and an umbrella and it still doesn't make either of them too wide. A link to our gear guide is here: GEAR LIST: findingGinaMarie.com/gear Also, this video you just watched is most accurate about what we are carrying, how we pack, etc., but you can watch our original packing video when our suitcases were new because Kevin goes into a little more depth about some of the Briggs & Riley features. There's a table of contents in the description if you want to skip around. We are happy to answer any questions at all about what and how we pack and travel! -Judy 🎥 How we pack (2023 version): th-cam.com/video/JT_tUoub4f0/w-d-xo.html

Thank you so much for watching! We have two more videos coming from South Korea, and we hope you enjoy them! -Judy

That sounds like a great plan and it's definitely doable within that budget. Because we work so much, having room to spread out is helpful to us, but we know that not everyone travels the way we do. But you can save money if you decide to hang out in one place for a week or a month at a time because Airbnbs do offer discounts. -Judy

Thanks for watching, David! We hope that our viewers can learn from our mistakes and avoid them for themselves, or at the very least understand that some mistakes can happen regardless of how travel savvy you might be. Keeping a sense of humor can sometimes put it all in the proper perspective! -Judy

You are so kind to do this for us! We've been on two planes, two trains, a funicular, and a bus but we just arrived in Italy, so apologies for the delayed response. We appreciate it so much! -Judy

Hi David, I included links to a few of the tours in a previous response to you. Nguyen is an amazing guide and he will take great care of you. Here are the links to his tours: 🔗 seeyouinvietnam.com/tour-item/the-coolest-neighborhoods-in-saigon/ 🔗 seeyouinvietnam.com/tour-item/hoi-an-walking-tour/ 🔗 seeyouinvietnam.com/tour-item/my-son-early-access-tour/ And here are the other tours we did as well, which I didn't think were touristy, either. We hope you enjoy them! 🔗 Sunrise Tour around Hoi An hidden places: www.airbnb.com/experiences/4298103 🔗 Red Bridge Restaurant & Cooking School: redbridge.visithoian.com/red-bridge-deluxe-tour/

You may drink coffee by the end of your stay, David! There's a booming coffee culture in Vietnam! Here's a link to our guide and his various tours. I booked directly through Airbnb Experiences, but there are fewer fees for Nguyen if you book directly from his website. His website is somewhat under construction, but his tour information all is accurate. If you have any trouble at all, please let me know! Here are the tours that we booked with them. We make no money by referring Nguyen, but honestly, he is one of the most remarkable and intelligent and passionate guides you will meet! -Judy seeyouinvietnam.com/tour-item/the-coolest-neighborhoods-in-saigon/ seeyouinvietnam.com/tour-item/hoi-an-walking-tour/ seeyouinvietnam.com/tour-item/my-son-early-access-tour/

Thanks so much for watching, David! -Judy

Hi David, Have you seen our full series from Vietnam? It’s linked below. Have a great trip, and we hope you find a place that is a great fit. -Judy 🎥 Vietnam video series: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF0w1OZR1ZwgqGRPRMKXZaNB.html

It was our pleasure! We had such a wonderful time in Turin and can't wait to return and explore even more! We head to Orvieto for the first time today and then we'll be taking a whirlwind trip with our daughter for a few weeks. It will be her first time to visit! Later this year we'll be in Summonte, which is where my grandfather grew up, and then Sardinia in November for a month! We need to find a warm time of year to be back in Turin, so we're looking at 2025. -Judy 🎥 Italy video series: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF1Tj_VCjUNQTJBMtKpkz5Sk.html

I'm Happy for you for the new adventures...do you speak or under stand the italian language?

@ruggieropiazzolla9546 We have been using Duolingo for the last three years, which has given us a little knowledge of Italian. However, I've been using a language tutor twice per week from iTalki to help develop our language skills. It's a slow process, but we are enjoying the journey, even though it feels like we are miles from the fluency we desire! -Judy

@@FindingGinaMarie It's not Easy. It would be wonderful to have a simple button to push in tour head, to thus speak all the language of the world. Let US know when you Will be in TORINO...I would be Happy to recommend special places. RUGGIERO

We know "of" K-Pop, but really don't follow it. But we are really seeing how important it is to the culture here (and K-dramas)! We are confused by Seoul. We aren't finding it nearly as hectic as we expected it to be. Definitely not as laid back as Busan, but we thought it would be an equivalent to Tokyo, which we aren't seeing as the case. Maybe the activities we are doing are keeping us in more peaceful surroundings. But we are enjoying it here, even though it's a VERY short trip! Thanks so much for your comment! -Judy

Yes, your trip to Seoul is too short. Might be possible to even go to the N.Korean border, only if you wish 😅

@sroche2552 ​​⁠ you are absolutely right! Seoul was so much better than we expected! We thought it would be more along the lines of Tokyo, but it has its own energy and vibe that we really enjoyed. We would love to come back and explore more with more time! -Judy

​​⁠@sroche2552 You are absolutely right! Seoul was so much better than we expected! We thought it would be more along the lines of Tokyo, but it has its own energy and vibe that we really enjoyed. We would love to come back and explore more with more time! -Judy

Thank you so much for all these great suggestions! I've saved your comment in our 2025 travel planning list so I can refer back to it. We head to Orvieto today and wrap up our final day in Asia/Southeast Asia. It's been a great experience, but we are so excited to be back in Italy! -Judy

Thank you for watching; we truly are! So many kind and friendly people. It's been a great experience for us! -Judy

Thank you so much for watching, Mahtin! I didn't think I would be a fan of Earl Gray, but I picked up some TWG Tea while we were there and I am hooked! Busan really is cool. We are in Seoul now, and it's much different than we expected here, too. -Judy

Thank you so much, Carolann! Our Airbnb has this incredible "royal argan oil hair treatment" that has worked so great. Unfortunately, I couldn't find it in a store. Our Airbnb host mentioned that South Korea has a big "cake" culture, and I can believe it. For breakfast we really wanted something light, but your choice was a sandwich or cake! Thank you so much for watching! -Judy

Ohhhh, I am jealous. Have a fabulous time! You need to try them at A Padaria Portuguesa in Lisbon. It's a chain, but if you find the best ones, they truly are heaven sent! Our hosts were incredible, and so was their amazing food. It was so interesting to see and taste everything. Thank you so much for watching and for this comment! We hope you will love Busan when you go. It really is a delightful place! -Judy

It’s been such a great experience! We arrived in Seoul today, which is why our video was late. But we are looking forward to a day and a half of exploring. It’s been wonderful so far. Thanks for watching! -Judy

Thank you very much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us this comment! -Judy

We are glad we could bring you along with us to Auschwitz. It's a somber and thought-provoking place. Hopefully we all can learn from the tragedies that occurred there. There is no room in this world for hate. -Judy

We couldn't possibly. Each places has its own pros and cons, depending on what someone is looking for. It would feel a bit like ranking your children. We didn't love Saigon, but we were in an area of the city that made it a little harder to be comfortable with food. Had we been in another part of town, our experience would likely have been completely different. Also, we didn't quite know what to expect, but were we to return with more understanding, we might enjoy it significantly more. Thank you for watching! -Judy

Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to leave this comment for us! -Judy

It's a very special country, indeed. Thanks for watching. Here's our full series from our 40+ days in Japan if you're interested. -Judy 🎥 Japan travel series: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF0V4Brx4J0uWJdQENFZKWBT.html

Thanks so much! We had a fabulous time in Siem Reap. Some of the best people we've met in our travels! Here's a link to our more of our Cambodia episodes if you're interested. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html 🎥 Beyond the Postcard: Comparing Cambodia, Vietnam & Thailand: th-cam.com/video/8sQ8hxVBXjg/w-d-xo.html

Thanks, and you are welcome to my home city in southeast China's Quanzhou. Best.@@FindingGinaMarie

@iStoneCarving Thank you so much! Not the same, but we recently finished up a month in Taipei. We’ll add Quanzhou to our list of places to see. -Judy 🎥 Taipei videos: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF0dD-pEyV1oCamZch9sUSpM.html&si=51-gS2Nijy0EbblF

Hi Nancy, Thanks for watching and for this idea. We're not quite ready to slow our pace down by much in order to add on these great suggestions because there still is so much of the world to see. But it's definitely a strong consideration when we need to slow down a bit more, even temporarily. We've done a great job since this video was released to have slower travel for the last seven months, where we stayed between 30-42 days in each place. Our pace will pick up a little out of necessity in order to connect with family and friends, but otherwise, we are committed to seeing fewer cities/countries in a year in order to have a more relaxed pace. It's been working for us very well. I did try to learn German when we were in Austria, and Kevin and I both are learning Italian (I work with a tutor twice a week, except during travel weeks). Your suggestions are great ways to more deeply connect with the people we meet. People truly appreciate when tourists/visitors take the time to learn a few words or sentences and speak in the local language. -Judy

We hope you have a terrific time, Silvia! Just make sure you have both your seat assignment and a train ticket! We'd love to know what you think about it when you return. -Judy

Thank you so much, Alexa! We looked at Cebu City IT Park, but we weren't sure if that would even do justice to the Philippines. Have a terrific time! -Judy

Thanks for watching, Cameron. We know people who do the same, but we travel 365 days per year, so that doesn't work great for us. We tend to use our miles for long-haul flights. But it's a great idea for people who travel less than we do. Thanks for watching. -Judy

Hi Sharron, Thank you so much for watching! We are heading to Orvieto, Italy in just a few days and then our daughter will be joining us in Italy for a few weeks (it will be her first time to visit and we can't wait to show her around!). Later this year we're heading to Summonte to see where my grandfather grew up and then a month in Sardinia! We have an ongoing series from Italy, although it only includes the time that we are full-time travelers, that you might enjoy. Here's a link to it if you're interested. If you have other recommendations for Italian cities we should visit, we love to hear them. -Judy 🎥 Italy video series: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF1Tj_VCjUNQTJBMtKpkz5Sk.html

Hi Zena, Please don't take this one episode out of context. We had no interest in New Cairo when we visited. For the first time to visit Egypt, we were there for the history, not the modern city or the beaches. But we didn't know what to expect. For people like us who are focused on history, we want them to be more prepared than we were. It took us a few days to get acclimated, but we were in Egypt for a month, so we had the time to figure it out. We loved Egypt and would recommend it to anyone. We have a full series from our time in Egypt that you should check out. We showcase all the beauty and kind people we met in Egypt. -Judy :🎥 Egypt travel series: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF1WcH9GxfK4ngH49MXf5oOv.html

Wow, SammyT, thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. Egypt was one of the very first countries we visited as full-time travelers, and we were initially overwhelmed. But Egypt and its people were incredible and we are so grateful to have had some time to get to know it and make bonds with some really lovely people. We would love to return and explore even more. We have a few articles on our website about Egypt as well that you might enjoy. Here is a link to the articles and stories from some of our time in Egypt. We are honored to have you watching along with us! -Judy 📝 Stories from Egypt: findingginamarie.com/search?q=egypt

@@FindingGinaMarie You're very welcome and thanks for the website link; will be sure to check it out. Hope you're having a great time in another exotic place; safe travels.

@@sammyt3514 Thank you so much! We are wrapping up our time in Busan, South Korea with a visit to Seoul tomorrow, and then on to Italy for almost a month! -Judy

@@FindingGinaMarie Wow; sounds awesome! Been to Italy and had a wonderful time there 10 years ago and South Korea (and Japan) are certainly on my to do list. Enjoy!

@@sammyt3514 At some far, far, far-in-the-distant future, we'll settle in Italy. I'm working on my Italian dual citizenship since I found my birth mother in 2020. It's a slow, tedious process. We've visited various parts of Italy at least half a dozen times (including before traveling full time). But this trip our daughter will be joining us, so it will be fun to watch her experience it for the first time. Here are links to our Japan and Italy (so far) series: 🎥 Japan travel series: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF0V4Brx4J0uWJdQENFZKWBT.html 🎥 Italy video series: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF1Tj_VCjUNQTJBMtKpkz5Sk.html

We agree; the hope is that by learning about the worst bits of history, we won't allow things to get to that point ever again. Thank you for watching. This definitely is a hard part of history. -Judy

If you can squeeze it in, we HIGHLY recommend a hot air balloon ride! -Judy

We hope you have a terrific time! Parts of District 1 are great, but we don't recommend being on the south portion of it. Here is our full Vietnam series if you're interested in it. We'd love to know how you like District 3 when you return. -Judy 🎥 Vietnam travel series: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF0w1OZR1ZwgqGRPRMKXZaNB.html

I am only staying for a few days so being close to the sights will be key and I feel like you saved me a headache. I’ve watched a few of your videos today and found them super helpful. I will definitely let you know what I think. I’m traveling all over Southeast Asia for 6 months. So the tips are so helpful for me! So thanks again for your videos!

@@travelonward1 We are so glad to hear that our videos are helpful. We appreciate that you would take the time to tell us this! We never expected to be on this side of the world for closing in on seven months, but it's been a very rewarding and satisfying experience. Not sure if any of the Asian countries we visited are on your list (Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea), but these all have been impressive as well. We definitely plan to return to Asia and Southeast Asia again soon. The people are some of the kindest in the world. Safe travels! -Judy

No. I will be in Vietnam. Philippines, Thailand, Bali and Singapore. And I’ve heard about the kindness of the people there. I’m very excited for my trip. Keep making those videos! 😊

@@travelonward1 How awesome. Indonesia is high on our bucket list. Our daughter has been to Bali a few times and absolutely loves it! We tried to make Philippines work this year (we ended up detouring back to Vietnam to spend time in Hoi An instead), but since we slow travel, moving around among the various islands is more expensive for us. If you come across a place that you think could work for an extended amount of time, we'd love to know about it. We had looked at Cebu City and Manila, but we weren't sure how we'd feel about a month in them. -Judy

We stayed for an entire month. Here's a link to our full series of videos where we share everything we did and what we spent. We stayed an entire month in Egypt, but this will give you an idea. They do have "American" toilets. In public places like the airport and at the archeological sites, you often will have to pay someone £5-10 Egyptian (less than 25 cents US) to use the restroom and they will give you a bit of toilet paper (which needs to be dumped in a can next to the toilet, but the toilets have seats and do flush. We did a ton of tours in Egypt, but our BEST GUIDE BY FAR was Mahmoud Nour. You can watch him in our Nile River cruise episode. He speaks excellent English, he’s passionate, super knowledgeable, and really made our trip memorable. Here’s his info: 💥 MAHMOUD NOUR | Call: +20 102 6979554 * Email: Mahmoudnour2055@gmail.com * (let him know we recommended you to him-we make no money by referring him, but he was amazing and we know you won’t be disappointed. We wish we had found him earlier in our travels! Happy to answer every question we can about Egypt. We loved our time there! -Judy 🎥 Egypt travel series: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF1WcH9GxfK4ngH49MXf5oOv.html

We hope you have an amazing time! Let us know how it went when you return if possible! -Judy 🎥 Egypt travel series: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF1WcH9GxfK4ngH49MXf5oOv.html

So glad to know this video was helpful for you, Nancy! Have you seen our other episode from Hoi An as well? -Judy 🎥 Top 8 Amazing Things to do in Hoi An: th-cam.com/video/YdCVhXAWf7I/w-d-xo.html And this episode just came out on Saturday: 🎥 Beyond the Postcard: Comparing Cambodia, Vietnam & Thailand: th-cam.com/video/8sQ8hxVBXjg/w-d-xo.html

What a small world! He was a great guy and we absolutely loved Little Red Fox. Please tell him you saw our video and give him a hello from us; we miss Cambodia! -Judy

The tracks I picked for this video are more aligned with classical music than pop. TH-cam will block or demonetize videos containing any music that triggers a copyright claim, so most creators pick from catalogs that are specifically licensed for TH-cam. When possible, I do try to match the region of the world. When that's not possible, I try to find tracks that will elevate the content without overpowering it or getting in the way of our talks. - Kevin

Thank you so much for watching! It means so much to have you following along with us. Here's our Angkor Wat video in case you're interested in it and our latest video sharing our thoughts on Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html 🎥 Beyond the Postcard: Cambodia, Vietnam & Thailand: th-cam.com/video/8sQ8hxVBXjg/w-d-xo.html

Thank you so much! We are happy too. It gave us a lot of peace of mind to have a thorough baseline. We want to be healthy enough to travel for a very, very long time to come! -Judy

Hi Rachel, I don't know if the TP is deliberately thin so that it doesn't clog up Japan's septic systems, but we encountered it in a lot of places. That's my best guess for it! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us! Here's a link to our full series from our 40+ days in Japan if you're interested.-Judy 🎥 Japan travel series: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF0V4Brx4J0uWJdQENFZKWBT.html