10 Tips You NEED To Know Before Traveling To South Korea - MUST SEE BEFORE YOU GO!

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • Going to Korea? Theres so many little things I wish I knew before going to Seoul, South Korea and today I’m going to be sharing 10 of them with you! These are just little things I had to realize and learn over the four months that I lived there. I absolutely loved living there and can’t wait to go back!
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Комментарии • 188

  • @Aquablecs
    @Aquablecs Год назад +328

    Korea is my favorite place on earth.. can’t wait to go back

  • @internetandlifehacks
    @internetandlifehacks 3 года назад +166

    These are excellent tips! Thank you :)

  • @dianagorospe2892
    @dianagorospe2892 2 года назад +158

    Taking buses is the way to go! You dont have to walk too far compared to subway but the downside is most announcements are in Korean.

    • @A_friendwithoutbenefits
      @A_friendwithoutbenefits 11 месяцев назад +3

      Clearly you’ve never taken a bus in rush hour in Seoul.

    • @Quran_m-t2w
      @Quran_m-t2w 2 месяца назад +1

      ruclips.net/user/postUgkx9UfjAR7sv5nrOg2lZ-bKozsKYNwy1jsj?si=xwTGNONJxjoJW7yd

  • @BethAbrio
    @BethAbrio 16 дней назад +1

    I just came back from Seoul last night..I loved it ❤❤❤

  • @alphafann
    @alphafann 8 месяцев назад +13

    South Korea is very safe and has one the best transportation in the world. Even the taxi isn't that pricey compared to other travel known countries.

  • @emmataylor5365
    @emmataylor5365 10 месяцев назад +15

    MY FAMILY LIVES ON JEJU I PROMISE U ITS AMAZING

  • @lavenderchai4612
    @lavenderchai4612 Год назад +15

    Going to Korea this September, I know it’s going to be warm

    • @tae-whankim9821
      @tae-whankim9821 Год назад +2

      It's getting cooler now, fall and spring is the best time. Never come during summer. I hate it

    • @user-chjteadbj
      @user-chjteadbj Год назад +1

      Still warm now. Still 30something degrees in the middle of the day.

    • @choutzuyu8915
      @choutzuyu8915 11 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@tae-whankim9821and winter? I'm going there in december. I hope i dont freeze to de*th hahah

    • @tae-whankim9821
      @tae-whankim9821 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@choutzuyu8915 Oof...It's gonna be cold. Busan and Daegu area maybe better nonetheless stay warm!
      (it can get as low as -36 degree)

    • @choutzuyu8915
      @choutzuyu8915 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@tae-whankim9821 WHAT??? the tourism agency told me the lowest temperare could be -10C !! Oh god oh lord

  • @dignagandeza990
    @dignagandeza990 Год назад +21

    South korea is my favorite

  • @noname-nu6oo
    @noname-nu6oo Год назад +10

    Korea is my favorite country in the whole world!!!

  • @spaceman31133
    @spaceman31133 2 года назад +10

    Don't forget, four distinctive seasosn!

  • @perdykool
    @perdykool 8 месяцев назад +1

    Yesssss. I went during the flower destivals in April when the flowers were blooming, and I agree with all this

  • @Miablack-h9p
    @Miablack-h9p 2 месяца назад +2

    I want to go next year for two reasons BTS and there comeback even though I could never go to a concert and makeup 😅💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

  • @malspowage8896
    @malspowage8896 2 года назад +4

    Wow 👏 I will go next year.

  • @annaschorn2605
    @annaschorn2605 2 дня назад

    Planning a trip to go next year!!

  • @AshleyMoises
    @AshleyMoises Месяц назад

    This is very useful 😃

  • @minniemlc
    @minniemlc 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for yr travel tips✔️

  • @쑥과마늘-h5f
    @쑥과마늘-h5f Год назад +26

    Don't go to 명동 station.
    There is nothing to see.
    And food is much more expensive than average prices.
    Go to 홍대 station.
    The Namsan tower is good but you have to wait for a long time at least 2hours to take a cable car so if u don't wanna wait for a longtime i recommend naksan park.
    naksan park has very gorgeous night views as much as Two Namsan towers

    • @choutzuyu8915
      @choutzuyu8915 11 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you very much!!!

    • @chanthansan1904
      @chanthansan1904 10 месяцев назад

      🤗👋 안녕하세요
      나를 팔로우해서 고마워요
      만나서 반가워요
      나는 영어를 더 많이 말한다
      사진 잘 보고 갑니다 🤗 .

    • @leejamiemellor
      @leejamiemellor 5 месяцев назад

      I didnt wait more than 30 seconds, dont exaggerate

    • @1703bk
      @1703bk Месяц назад

      Dont make it up.

  • @maruemhi4955
    @maruemhi4955 3 года назад +8

    we wanna a vlog or live in korea please i wanna see the streets and all this

  • @ISAIDALMONDTOFU
    @ISAIDALMONDTOFU 11 месяцев назад +3

    In myeongdong it’s really expensive, I don’t recommend and it’s not Korea’s representative food street. People that live in seoul don’t even go to myeongdong to go eat street food

  • @Anonymous-ee7si
    @Anonymous-ee7si 3 года назад +13

    Hey Fiona! Sorry, this is gonna be kinda long. In Fall of 2022 to Spring 2023 (so two semesters) I’m gonna be studying abroad in Korea (potentially through Yonsei (CIEE program) Could you do a vid on how you went to Japan, Taiwan, China, etc? I’m thinking I’ll be there for 2 semesters which gives me plenty of time to see Shanghai, Bangkok, Taipei, and Tokyo. I guess I’m really just asking how you went about taking these trips… Weekends? Breaks? Did you go with other students? Club scenes? Also, how would you go about networking while abroad?

    • @midzy3607
      @midzy3607 3 года назад +4

      yeah i’m wondering this too!

    • @findingfiona
      @findingfiona  3 года назад +7

      hii! I took the trips by myself actually and I took them during breaks or the weekends, plan ahead for these! The club scene was great and really fun. It's a bit difficult to network when abroad and make new friends but Korea University made it super easy with buddy groups and creating activities for us to meet each other. If you're worried about making friends, I would definitely recommend staying in the dorms.

  • @tkd3963
    @tkd3963 8 месяцев назад

    If you have a guide or someone you know that can show you around, there are just too many places to go and hang out and just have a great time and there's no shortage of great food. I'll be going back for a third time in about a year and a half. I highly recommend Jeju as well.

  • @marierobinson4365
    @marierobinson4365 2 года назад +2

    Fabulous! Love.Love.Love.

  • @BabumoshaiBandukbaaz
    @BabumoshaiBandukbaaz 9 месяцев назад +2

    Korea is the greatest country in the world I never felt so respected for being white.

  • @asdfgds
    @asdfgds Год назад +1

    I am korean. 7 very very important.

  • @mitziebabess
    @mitziebabess 3 года назад +27

    brb saving all my coins

  • @zobairmahmoud1712
    @zobairmahmoud1712 Год назад +2

    Soon as possible i am coming to jeju

  • @janleitz6592
    @janleitz6592 8 месяцев назад +3

    I wish I was a korea people I am learning

  • @Skyy.loves.minnie
    @Skyy.loves.minnie Год назад +7

    감사합니다 ☺️

  • @SarangHoe2245
    @SarangHoe2245 9 месяцев назад +1

    When I'm older I'm moving there! My parents can confirm my dad is 25% korean

  • @LarryP248
    @LarryP248 10 месяцев назад

    This content stands as an anchor of truth and insight. A book with related material was a pivotal turning point in my life. "Temporal Echoes: Amelia's Odyssey Through Ancestral Shadows" by Vivian Rosewood

  • @graceeeisback8566
    @graceeeisback8566 Год назад +2

    No.11 go to BTS Concert💜✨

  • @thedrunkenelf
    @thedrunkenelf 8 месяцев назад

    I went to Korea recently and did all this. It is amazing. My Korean friend said “if you get in a car, you’re stupid” she was right. Subway goes everywhere. I even saw kpop idols in the lotte mall doing a fan meeting. It was so cool.

  • @kongaroo2953
    @kongaroo2953 Год назад

    When you go to namsan tower DONT RIDE THE CABLE CAR. Its very fun sure but its also very crowde. Walking provides with great views!

  • @Kpop-fan-4-ever
    @Kpop-fan-4-ever 6 месяцев назад +1

    POV: your a Norwegian and someone says have you seen the waterfall in Korea? That’s a small waterfall in Norway they are like 20 m

  • @쿼크
    @쿼크 2 года назад +3

    I'm korean. Wow

  • @s.jyothi3966
    @s.jyothi3966 3 года назад +8

    And the 11 one is going to bts concert or fansign

  • @BJHhoho
    @BJHhoho 10 месяцев назад +3

    Another tip from a korean:
    Dont go to jeju island, unless you want to get ripped off every time you spend money and have the most boring trip of your life

  • @JPinShenzhen
    @JPinShenzhen 3 месяца назад

    I lived and traveled throughout Korea for 17 years. I speak fluent Korean and consider it to be my second home. With that said, here is my advice about this short. First, do not go to Jeju. So disappointing. After hearing about it from Koreans for years - “it is the Hawaii of Korea!”, I went. It is very underwhelming. Food is great and people are super friendly, but there is almost nothing to do and it really isn’t that beautiful. If you want a surprisingly beautiful place, where no one outside of their own country knows about, try Sanya on Hainan island in China. Second, don’t waste your time in Myeongdong. It is a tourist trap. Everything there is WAY overpriced, including street food, which is lower quality than other places in Seoul to get street food. Everything else is true but you could have discovered with a 5 second google search.

  • @McKaveh.REALOFFICIAL
    @McKaveh.REALOFFICIAL Год назад +5

    I wanna go to South Korea
    My parents who just paid for 5 other holidays this year: …

    • @choutzuyu8915
      @choutzuyu8915 11 месяцев назад +3

      Do your parents want to adopt me? Hahaha

  • @태환-b6e
    @태환-b6e 2 года назад +4

    한국 여행 아주 좋죠

  • @Thatoneguywholikesducks
    @Thatoneguywholikesducks Месяц назад +1

    Guys for all you candy lovers out there namsam tower has a huge candy store

  • @TherealJo-5101
    @TherealJo-5101 8 месяцев назад

    감사합니다!

  • @Elena-bk4fs
    @Elena-bk4fs 2 года назад +17

    I wanna go with my husband so bad 😭

  • @Mikamichae
    @Mikamichae 2 года назад +3

    Tipping isn’t necessary anywhere but the USA lol

  • @clairedominguez
    @clairedominguez Год назад +1

    omg i wondered why i couldn’t look at routes or directions from place to place in SK on google maps 😭 just googled it and it’s for natl. security purposes… the more u know!!

  • @Charlay_Charlay
    @Charlay_Charlay 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for the tips. I'll be in south korea this fall Oct/Nov. Should I plan for 2 or 3 weeks.

    • @mme16
      @mme16 2 года назад

      from what i know you’ll be quarantining for two weeks (10 days) depending on how the pandemic is looking by then. but as of now 10 days is mandatory when you get there.

    • @Charlay_Charlay
      @Charlay_Charlay 2 года назад

      @@mme16 Aw man. That sucks.

    • @choutzuyu8915
      @choutzuyu8915 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@Charlay_Charlay how did it go??

  • @DactoanNguyen-z7z
    @DactoanNguyen-z7z 2 месяца назад

    Not me just scrolling to her last video and commenting on it.😂

  • @jaco-henrisaayman6818
    @jaco-henrisaayman6818 3 года назад +7

    i have a question. i want to go study in korea, mostly do my masters in korea. i want to ask if i study korean language if i have to will i be allowed to do my studies or finish my studies there. Then after that would i be allowed to work in korea? live as well. oh oh oh and also another question when you go to korea lets say to go learn the langauge will you be living in dorms with people studying the same and did you learn the langauge because i would fear if someone asked me someething and i cant reply. and finally what did you to when or if your visa expired cause that must have been hectic. sorry for just throwing in all my questions im a bit confuse and dont know where to look for information or how to apply. but your videos are helping so much

    • @judyahmed1739
      @judyahmed1739 2 года назад +1

      There's a scholarship called kgsp, you can study bachelors, masters and phd with it and its fully funded you won't anything except residence and it doesn't require language, your fist year will be for language learning and the rest depends on what ur studying

  • @leejamiemellor
    @leejamiemellor 5 месяцев назад +2

    “Tipping is not necessary” Tipping is forbidden unless your intention is to insult them, you know nothing

    • @leejamiemellor
      @leejamiemellor 4 месяца назад +1

      @Kimtaekwondo101 everything, i live here born and raised 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @leejamiemellor
      @leejamiemellor 4 месяца назад +1

      @Kimtaekwondo101 absolutely zero koreans tip in kore and thats a fact! Its the ultimate insult to any korean to receive one so your just flat out lying, end of story

  • @Creepygoobers
    @Creepygoobers Год назад +1

    But the meerkats cafes are so cruel I’ve been to two and the meerkats looked like they wanted to die

  • @wtDrake
    @wtDrake 2 года назад +2

    0:31 this is why you clicked on the video

  • @parksharon4460
    @parksharon4460 2 года назад +7

    Where do I go for job??
    I'm broke right now😭😭😭😭

  • @jdhxhhchfnc
    @jdhxhhchfnc Год назад +1

    Fiona: 10 tips to go South Korea
    Meanwhile girls in the back: SELLEONDA ME LIKEY ME LIKEY LIKEY LIKEY

    • @choutzuyu8915
      @choutzuyu8915 11 месяцев назад +1

      Im literally going to Korea because of Twice hshahah

  • @simmy6495
    @simmy6495 Год назад +1

    Watching out for the secret cameras

  • @syahgisi4226
    @syahgisi4226 8 месяцев назад

    You had me at meercat cafes

  • @meosf4792
    @meosf4792 7 месяцев назад

    1. i gotta say Namsan tower is very disappointing, not much to see tbh, just a typical higher up tower you can get on, if it's your first time in SK then you can check it out but it's very meh
    4. Naver map is very frustrating to use if you're non-korean since 90% of it is in Korean, and their only difference is they also show driving routes, which is unecesary if you're a traveler, and walking routes, which you can totally figure out on your own if you look at google map. Otherwise, if you only use public transport and walking, Google map work just fine
    8. I'd recommend just get around by bus cus the metro system go so deep down and it's exhausting to walk back up to the ground, i'd rather just walk normally to that location than climb that far up

  • @keymythic6362
    @keymythic6362 Год назад

    I’ve been wanting to go so bad

  • @almas1814
    @almas1814 Год назад +1

    Please I ask everyone this question. Please answer my question: If you are a doctor in the UK, if you go to Korea, will you still be a doctor?

    • @ParkerBG
      @ParkerBG Год назад +1

      Yes. South Koreans prefer UK doctors.

  • @Freepalestinesos
    @Freepalestinesos Год назад +2

    Imagine having to tip “ehem, American’s” 😂❤. I was so wirded out when I went from Australia to the U.S. (btw I’m 13)

  • @Sisterwifi
    @Sisterwifi 10 месяцев назад

    In America, Our café's are woman themed

  • @ihavenofriends177
    @ihavenofriends177 Год назад

    Tysm

  • @khadheejaassadhu7741
    @khadheejaassadhu7741 5 месяцев назад

    Maldives is also fun 😢😢😢

  • @burntbeansoup
    @burntbeansoup Год назад +1

    Don't go to the animal cafes with wild animals like meercats. They dont treat them right.

  • @이서준-b7x
    @이서준-b7x Год назад

    Actually google map works so well in Korea so I use google rather then kakao or naver.

  • @ThemillitaryShorts
    @ThemillitaryShorts 8 месяцев назад

    Number 0 if you can make it safe there 😊

  • @TAEUSEA-g1o
    @TAEUSEA-g1o 11 дней назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @Ilovekpop_10200
    @Ilovekpop_10200 9 месяцев назад

    Am I the only one who was tryna listen to the bg (dynamite BTS)

  • @sungyullee995
    @sungyullee995 10 месяцев назад +1

    To get know Korea I recommend Temple Stay outside big cities. You will experience real Korea. Don´t miss it.

  • @prahalove1488
    @prahalove1488 11 месяцев назад

    Most of Korean does not shop at Myeongdong. Shop somewhere else.

  • @Sistersclub520
    @Sistersclub520 2 месяца назад +1

    Who is here in 2024😢
    👇🏼

  • @2galita
    @2galita 2 месяца назад

    Please dont waste your money on street food in Myeongdong. The district is notorious for its terrible street food among locals.

  • @takeru3937
    @takeru3937 9 месяцев назад

    Myeongdong is a tourist trap fyi

  • @Gyowool10
    @Gyowool10 9 месяцев назад

    No 11 go to Korea!!

  • @dgirllamius____x
    @dgirllamius____x 2 года назад +3

    I'd love to go to South Korea, but covid needs to do one first...

  • @Doitforlife
    @Doitforlife Год назад

    ❤❤❤one day

  • @pwettyz
    @pwettyz 10 месяцев назад

    When im old enough to go, i am *going* nun yall can stop mr.

  • @rl2jr338
    @rl2jr338 8 месяцев назад

    Where are the themed cafes?

  • @SIMONREMISH
    @SIMONREMISH 4 месяца назад

    should i go to the DMZ??

  • @mickyd8127
    @mickyd8127 Год назад +1

    Check for hidden cameras :D

  • @Ranking-kshorts
    @Ranking-kshorts 7 месяцев назад +1

    Be careful of rip-off charges in Myeongdong

  • @countryboyforlife894
    @countryboyforlife894 2 года назад +1

    Ok but is it was crazy as North Korea

  • @dango4ever719
    @dango4ever719 4 месяца назад

    Uh why would anyone ever recommended Myeongdong? If you want cheap and plentiful makeup and skin products, you go to literally any underground shijang.
    If you want good street food, go to literally any other street in Korea.
    Everyone knows myeongdong is a tourist trap. I’ve seen some bad Korean touring advice but recommending myeongdong puts you at the bottom for sure.

  • @Olly07
    @Olly07 Год назад

    200323
    Saved

  • @GG_noobbloxfruitplayer
    @GG_noobbloxfruitplayer Год назад

    What is the name of the restaurant

  • @LateJamminGamer
    @LateJamminGamer Год назад

    Going tomorrow

    • @pauravisonani1453
      @pauravisonani1453 Год назад

      Wow did u reach?

    • @LateJamminGamer
      @LateJamminGamer Год назад

      @@pauravisonani1453 Yes I did it has been so fun so far!

    • @pauravisonani1453
      @pauravisonani1453 Год назад

      @@LateJamminGamer omg have fun ✨️✨️

    • @pauravisonani1453
      @pauravisonani1453 Год назад

      @@LateJamminGamer may I ask how u entered? As I'm going in 10th and after 12 I really want to study there

  • @user-yb2py6or9s
    @user-yb2py6or9s 2 года назад +1

    First- don't go alone
    Pffttt...
    Saying the one that actually
    Plans to go alone🙂

  • @parkern9175
    @parkern9175 6 месяцев назад

    What is a nice area to get a hotel in?

  • @lenechen5616
    @lenechen5616 9 месяцев назад

    Is it good OFFLINE Kakao and naver map?? Please share .tq

  • @royboysunny3563
    @royboysunny3563 2 года назад +8

    Time to plan my trip to Korea that I shall never have 🥲

  • @isbe3
    @isbe3 8 месяцев назад +1

    I don't recommend korea as a korean 😮‍💨

  • @jillianstickney2520
    @jillianstickney2520 3 месяца назад

    소주? One dollar? Omw

  • @MrRadauti
    @MrRadauti 4 месяца назад

    Sim cards for gsm mobile !,any info !

  • @bonbontofu
    @bonbontofu 6 месяцев назад

    please give tips for traveling to north korea

  • @i.robles5785
    @i.robles5785 Год назад

    Exotic animal cafes aren't rly ethical

  • @hobabie777
    @hobabie777 Год назад

    can i ask why no google maps?

  • @Mmso_IDC
    @Mmso_IDC 2 месяца назад

    오 좋다

  • @tassaklimoan
    @tassaklimoan 11 месяцев назад

    why not summer 😭😭

  • @kevinhuxley9252
    @kevinhuxley9252 2 года назад +1

    Lol

  • @Mustberexxer
    @Mustberexxer 2 года назад

    I am not going to buy things and eat in south korea

  • @liaqatmunir871
    @liaqatmunir871 8 месяцев назад

    🇵🇰❤️🇰🇷