22+ things to know before going to South Korea 🇰🇷
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- Today we are talking about some things to know before going to Korea! With traveling opening back up again after so long, a lot of people are going on those trips that they've been putting off for two years and Korea is definitely a popular destination. For those who are visiting for the first time, be sure to watch this to get some travel tips to set some expectations for your visit!
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00:00 intro
01:01 what to pack
03:07 getting around korea
06:01 shopping in korea
07:34 eating in korea
11:21 people in korea
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This is super helpful! I’m going for a month to S Korea on my own in October so I really appreciate this info! I’m 60 years old so this is my birthday present to myself for hitting the big 6-Oh.
Im so glad! I hope you have a great trip!
You speak Korean? I'll be there too in October solo, kinda nervous ahahha
@@zachohare3772 i speak very basic conversational Korean and understand more than I can speak haha but honestly I rarely had to speak it at all, aside from maybe ordering food 🤔 you’ll be just fine i’m sure!
Hey, we'll be there in October as well. I hope you have a GREAT time in Korea! And Happy Birthday!
Congratulations on your upcoming birthday! As you probably know, traveling alone forces you to meet people. Have fun! (I’m so jealous…my trip to SK is planned for next year.)
I just visited Korea, and trust me, its such a beautiful country, with vibrant people who go out of their way to help you, and just an overall wonderful place thats a MUST VISIT. the sad part was i didn't want to leave haha ;((
thats totally how i feel everytime i visit! I feel like there's so much more to see!
환영합니다!
@@AdventuresofAwkwardAmy can i ask u something sister pls
what upp with the grandmas?
Oh yes Korean is a beautiful country ❤️
yellow seats are for disable or elderly person not just for elderly. If you can't walk or something like that you can use that seat. It is 교통약자석 in Korean. and also pink seats are for pregnant woman.
I just went on my first solo travel trip to SK and the walking shoe situation is so true. I walked around 20k steps a day, so i'm really glad I bought new sneakers with memory foam soles prior to the trip :D
So worth the investment for good shoes! 😂
When I went to Korea, everyone was so nice. Several times on the subway we would stand at the subway map on the wall probably looking lost and some would come up to us and ask if we needed help.
Hey guys, I'm moving to Seoul at the end of February. Reply to this if you wanna meet up! :)
Heyaa
So after i graduate im moving to south korea as a tefl so can u guys wanna give tips before doing this im in last year of my high school i still had inter 1st 2snd and all
Hey! Me too, moving to Korea in less than two weeks. I’m moving to Seodaemun, which are you going to?
I rlly want to go to Korea I might go with my sister
Hi pLANNing to go in December all by myself... kinda nervous. Hopefully can get along and meet solo travellers! thanks
Thanks Amy this was super helpful!
it doesn't matter if you're physically in South Korea or not while shooting this video, it was very insightful and you managed to make it super smooth and eye catchy! thanks a lot
This video was a awesome help for me when I went to Korea! Thank you so much for making this lovely video!
I’m solo traveling from the 27 November till 7th of December! Is anyone wants to meet there, reply here!
oh we be there til nov 16 only :(
You enjoy your trip! ♥
I'm travelling on 6 Nov til 9 or 10 Nov
We’ll be there nov 19- Dec 2
I'll be there from the 8th to the 25th but I doubt we'll see each other, anyway seeing this as i am traveling alone is comforting, I'll most definitely try and engage with fellow travellers / locals during my stay
I leave the UK on the 26th November for Seoul.. Are you really a cat that wants to meet up? That is major cool!
Thank you for making this!!! This is such a good video!
Love your video AMY , great content , thank you
Amazing well put together video. Thank you so much for these tips!
This video was super informative! Thanks for this video :)
Thank you for such practical advice
Solid info, fun energy, good transitions,thanks for the video!🙏 Easily do 20k steps a day just going to all the places to eat.
I am traveling to SK for my very first solo trip and your videos have helped me so much and inspired me. I feel lot more confident to travel there now. Thank you so much for all of your videos.
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Thank you so much for all of the great tips! I will be traveling to Korea in Sept. with my son and we are really excited to go and see everything and try the great street food. This has been very helpful!!!!!
Great video! thank you, super helpful.
Thanks, Amy. This was very helpful!
You’re so welcome! Glad it was helpful!!
thank you!!!!! it was really really helpfull!!!!!!
What a wonderful introduction to So. Korea. You are so charming and inspiring. I heard from a friend how wonderful the people are and the Country itself. I am older now and travel is harder than it was when I was young. I really hope to enjoy a trip there in the near future. With your advise it should be a wonderful experience for me. Thank you so much for making this video.
thank you so much for this..you actually explained so much and it really helped me
I’m so glad!!😊
This was very informative and garnered a sub. Thank you!
This was helpful! Thank you. My family and I are going in October.
Thanks this video is really helpful! My family and I are travelling to South Korea in the next few weeks and we've been planning this since last year (My Wife even took a preliminary course on learning Korean) Can't wait as this is our first time travelling out of the country :)
This is so helpful. I am planning on travelling to Korea in 3 weeks and these tips really helped. Especially the apps to download once you get there. Thanks so much for this!! :)
So excited for you! Glad this was helpful!! :)
this was super super helpful thank you for making this!!
Glad it was helpful!! 😊 please feel free to let me know if there are other things you would like to see on my channel 💕
Thank you for making this video 💜
Very helpful and informative 🙂
Glad you found it helpful!
This is the best travel guide I've seen so far, thanks for the great advice!
thank you so much! glad that you found it helpful!!
Will be travelling to Korea at end of next month. Your episode has been incredibly useful, thank you very much for such a comprehensive coverage of "what to know"
Glad it was helpful! I hope you have a great trip!
This was a huge help! Will be traveling there this summer! Thank you
I’m so glad! Hope you have the best trip!!
thank you for this, can't wait to visit korea. :)
This video is so helpful. I will be visiting for 15 days and I'm super excited but nervous. I will be going alone too but between October 3- October 17th
I'm heading there for a month and I guess Im just lucky this video just popped up in my recommendations 😊this is super helpful!!!
Thank you for thoughtful tips.
Glad you liked them!!
Very helpful video. Thank you 👍🏻
the is the most helpful video i've seen about travelling to south korea! thanks so much !
wow thank you so much! i'm so glad that the video was helpful!!☺
This video is so helpful! I feel a lot better for my trip coming soon :)
I’m so glad! I hope you have an awesome time!
Thank you for this! Your tips are awesome. I'm downloading Naver and Papago now. My daughter and I leave in two weeks, and we're so excited to be traveling to Korea for the first time!
Hope you and your daughter have a great trip!!
I’ve probably watched this video 20+ times 😂 I’m so excited for my first Korea trip!! Thank you for sharing ❤
Omg thank you so much!! When’s your trip??
@@AdventuresofAwkwardAmy I’m leaving this Friday & meeting up with my friend who I haven’t seen in over 4 years 😭
@@elliemaecreates im so excited for you!!! I love meeting up with old friends 😊 hope you have the greatest time!!!
i’m going to korea in a little under 2 weeks and i’m really making sure everything is planned out and these tips help out a lot! ^^
that's awesome!! hope you have tons of fun!!
How is/ was it? ^^
@@elenawegner2035 it’s been really nice !! i love seoul ! even going out late at night around the city feels safe, and seeing all these places like itaewon, gangnam, hongdae has been great! transportation is super easy once you get used to checking out the map and the stops, and there’s sm to just do and see :D i’m actually gonna go to the palaces today ^^
Me too, I got extra side dishes and soup in A Korean and Chinese restaurants there..
They also gave me a little discount because I paid in cash ..
I love Korean vendors and restaurant owners and staff .
They are so friendly and kind 🥰
This was a fantastic video. I’m here now traveling and this is great stuff.
I’m so glad you liked it! I hope you’re having a great trip :)
This was super helpful! Thank you~ love your transitions as well. So smooth! Haha. I’ll be traveling to South Korea in October…next week!!
so exciting!! glad you liked the video :)
Thanks a lot for all the helpful tips when travelling in korea. I am so excited on my upcoming trip to busan and seoul korea this october.
Thanks for the info ☺️ It’s all very helpful info 👍🏼
glad you liked it!
This is honestly the most information packed video I have ever found on this subject! Thank you so much for taking the time to teach and elaborate, It really feels like you covered a good general basis of things someone must know when traveling or even those planning to live in Korea
Thank you! I’m glad that you found it informative!
Your channel was just suggested to me by TH-cam and I'm so happy about it! Subscribed!
Thank you!! 🤗
Thank you! Me and my family are planning going to Korea and you really helped
aww thanks! i hope you have so much fun!
omg I am going to Seoul next week and this was so hopeful. I feel so much more at ease. Thanks so much!
Hope you have so much fun!
thanks for this! I might travel to Korea in April and I'm so excited!
환영합니다 감사합니다 어서오세요!
this is sooo helpful, ill be flying to korea next week for fall study abroad!
Glad that these were helpful! Hope you have an amazing time abroad!
I plan to move to Korea after I finished school and those videos really help me understand more of their culture since it's way different then in other countries
Thank you.
This is really useful 😭thank you so much , took notes for my trip this upcoming March!🫶🏻
yay! im so glad it was helpful! i hope you have a great trip :)
환영합니다!
Very helpful video, thank you! I’m planning to go to Seoul in April so I found your channel right on time:)
So glad you found it helpful! :)
Hey i want to go in may but i am afraid because of covid and the quarantine rules. How do you manage that in you want to travel in april? Just curious. I really wanna go in may but i am so afraid that the covid rules are going to be too strict during spring. 🥹
Really helpful👍🏻going to S Korea for scout jamboree this summer
I love this video :) you seems so genuine ❤ Keep the videos coming!
aww thanks! 💕
Love the video. Going there in October!
thank you!! hope you have a wonderful trip!
Thanks for all the great tips! I'm looking forward to my trip? Haven't been back to Korea in almost 20 years.
Oh wow! I’m sure much has changed since then. Hope you have a great trip :)
@@AdventuresofAwkwardAmy, все меняется. Но самое смешное, зашли в кафе, мужа вспомнила хозяйка кафе, а он там не был лет 10. Вот это память на лица.
I'll be in Seoul starting from the 4th of September and I'm super excited!!
Thank you so much for your advices! You are so charming ✨
thank you!! ☺️
thank youu
Hey I'm in South korea during 7 to 19th of May 23, if anyone wants to travel together =) going a temple stay 12/13 may in golgulsa
Where in S. Korea?
Hi! I will be in Korea from 19-24!
즐거운 여행 되시기 바랍니다!
I‘m in Korea from 15.5-27.5!
@@katie002 i will be in seoul 14 - 18 may
Hi, just traveled to s korea in Nov and found the tips super relevant and accurate
Great to hear! Hope you had a great trip :)
I’m moving to korea(south) when I’m 25 and this is gonna help so much thanks (I’m 25 in a year)❤
Great review - shame, you weren't around a month ago when I went! Definitely agree about the T-Money Card - I've kept mine as I've every intention of going back. Many thanks. 🇰🇷
Oh yeah definitely! Mine is from my trip back in 2018!! 😬
thank you for this. im planning a trip to korea in dec 2023. you've video has truly helped me understand how to navigate and plan my trip!
Gamsahamnida! I am going to korea for a week in September, and your video gave me so many tips! I feel more at ease as I don't speak korean. I really appreciate it!
Yay! Hope you have a great trip!!
Thanks for the nice tips lady. Its so useful. May u Have a nice day everyday
Thank you so much for the video! Very informative! My brother and I just bought our tickets yesterday!! We leave for South Korea on the 18th of April. We are super stoked!! We’ve been wanting to do this for 3 years now. The only thing I’m worried about is not wanting to leave 😅
Thank you again!!
im gonna be in Korea for all of May and i found this really helpful :3 if anybody wants to grab a coffee and walk around Seoul, i am game!! 👀
also side note but the music in the beginning and end really gave me such a flashback to coffee and vanilla (the Japanese drama) and it really made me so happy hearing it XD
Thank you! Off to Korea and Japan end of Sept 2023 to mid Oct 2023. Solo too. First time in Asia and getting nervous. Watching lots of kdramas to help with my Korean!! Ha ha
Hahaha definitely the best way to practice korean 🤪
we're going to korea late oct early nov this yr,thanks for this info❤
I like your way when you talk realy I'm fond of your channel keep do video like that about korea and can you make video talk about Pros and cons of living in Korea ❤
Aww thank you!! I would love to do more Korea videos too! Love the idea too - maybe i can draft something up in the future 😊
Thank you this was very helpful. We’re planning to go next year 2024.
Wow, I was hesitant going by myself but so many in the comments are going solo; I guess I can do it as well! Potentially going alone after going to Tokyo in early March!
Thanks for sharing 💕☺️
Thanks for watching and hope it was helpful!!
Good breakdown.
Hey, this is my first video I watched from you and I really really liked the content and how you did it (sorry I'm not an english pro lol). I actually don't comment on videos but I think you deserve just much more support and viewers!!
I want to visit South Korea so bad with my husband and I will definitely come back and watch this one again if we will be able to go someday! Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words!! I hope you do get to visit korea some day!
Good info 👍
Yay! Thanks for the Info! I want to visit maybe October of next year if not maybe spring of 2024. 😊 This is very helpful. I have a while but I wanna save some money.
I Especially need to leave space in my suitcase! I tend to overpack but I definitely wanna bring home some goodies!
Haha yes definitely! Or there’s always buying a last minute suitcase for the trip home 😂😅
im going to korea sometime in september solo i can't wait, little nervous i only travelled to japan for my 21st bday was awesome now i will be 28 i cant wait to eat all the food..
Thank you so much, this was so informative and pleasant to watch! Love your personality, and your home is gorgeous! God bless and thanks for the tips
thank you!!
I'm moving to Korea permanently so this is SO helpful thx so much!! 😄
so excited for you! And glad this was helpful :)
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Great video - thanks :) I'm going back in October. One top tip though, I took a Revolut card with me last time and it meant that I could take out cash from an ATM without any charges and the rate of the day :)
This is so useful, thank you!! I'm going to Koreas later this month so I've written down so many of your tips thank you!
Yay! So glad you found it helpful!
i've travelled to seoul twice with my parents but i'm going just with my friends for the first time for our grad trip!! i'm very nervous because i've never planned a trip before and my parents and i often got around seoul by using our chinese knowledge to guess the words, but i'm as great at reading chinese myself. can't wait for the trip though!!
So exciting!! I literally used papago to translate everything everywhere so don’t worry! Getting acquainted with the transportation system is usually my greatest fear when visiting a place, but you’ve already been before so you got this!!!
@@AdventuresofAwkwardAmy thanks!! it helps that i’m from hong kong so i’m very used to a similar transport system hahaha- definitely going to download pagogo as well as write down the korean stations names of where we’re planning to go
환영합니다 감사합니다 어서오세요!
즐거운 한국 여행 하세요.
One of the best vid by far tu
Thank you so much for this video. It was very helpful.. Ive heard of people bringing an empty piece of luggage when they travel to put all their shopping items in it. Or they just bring a couple of items and shop for everything when they get their.
Hahah yes i have had friends who nest their suitcases when they go so they have a completely empty suitcase for their haul when they come back 😅
Best info, especially about KakaoTaxi & Ka kaoMap. I’m going to Korea soon.
I will correct you when you said to change money at the airport. Don't. Better go down the road and find yourself a change kiosk. It is MUCH cheaper, especially if you plan on changing a bigger sum of money !
I definitely agree! But i think it is also wise to have some cash before you start going around the city. If you plan on exchanging a large sum of cash, i would also definitely recommend a kiosk or a local currency exchange station for better rates! Thanks for pointing this clarification out 😊
@@AdventuresofAwkwardAmy Yup, now I agree with you ! Me and my girlfriend plan on visiting Seoul probably in March. Any advices with the plane tickets will be appreciated 🙌🏻
@@nikchas i love seoul during march/april, esp if you can catch the cherry blossoms but both times i went it was still quite chilly during that time. I dont have much advice on plane tix unfortunately - i have a credit card with travel perks so i try to use points to buy my tickets when i can, esp for intl travel
@@AdventuresofAwkwardAmy thank you so much !
How much money should I take with me?
thank u!
This girl is Goat lol. Literally answering all my questions
Yay glad i could help!! 😊
So smooth and smart girl ❤❤❤
Underrated channel.
Thanks you so much about the video.;)
youre welcome! glad you enjoyed it!
Ohh my wow @AdventuresofAwkardAmy ... this is THE best vlog to help travelers get ready for travel to Korea! Thank you for posting this. I went 2 years ago and fell in love with how easy it is to travel tbere. Am packing again now for a month travel to Seoul, etc (everywhere accessible by subway and train... will travel 😂) and these tips are such helpful reminders! 🙏 Kamsamnida
P.s. train by rail pass (highly discounted for foreign nationals to Korea are avail on KLook... not sure if this the best source of rail passes tho, in Korea and Japan... they are great for traveling visitors!)
Thanks for the kind words!! Hope you have a great trip!