Tips for FIRST TIME Visitors in Seoul, South Korea (2025) 🇰🇷

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  • Опубликовано: 9 янв 2025

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  • @PhatLifeProject
    @PhatLifeProject  5 месяцев назад +3

    I notice a whopping 95% of you who are watching aren’t subscribed ☹ Consider subscribing as it really does help supporting me to bring you more content x
    Part TWO of this video is up NOW where I answer all the questions here in the comment section - ruclips.net/video/X-xNLSQrMCs/видео.htmlsi=6kx2R8othpumpaPT

    • @garethwilliams6860
      @garethwilliams6860 3 месяца назад

      Are there currencies that the wowpass does not accept?

  • @andrewduong9663
    @andrewduong9663 9 месяцев назад +4

    Very informative and helpful videos. Thank you very much.

  • @CariW90
    @CariW90 9 месяцев назад +9

    This was all very useful!! Thank you so much! I am taking a 2 week trip to Seoul in 2 1/2 weeks and I'm SOOOOO excited!!

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  9 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful! Have the best time in Seoul!

    • @wdrath4
      @wdrath4 3 месяца назад

      How was your trip?

    • @CariW90
      @CariW90 3 месяца назад +1

      @@wdrath4 it was great! Kept getting lost in the beginning with the bus system because 2 bus stops have the same name but on opposite sides of the street and go in opposite directions. So that was a bit confusing at first 🤣

  • @rosswright7190
    @rosswright7190 9 месяцев назад +3

    Extremely useful, thank you. Headed to Seoul and Busan

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  9 месяцев назад +2

      Im so glad to hear it was helpful, enjoy your time in Seoul and busan!!

  • @marivicchang
    @marivicchang 9 месяцев назад +2

    Very helpful information! Thank you for the tips. I am looking forward to a relaxing and fun vacation in SK soon.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you! I’m so glad you found the helpful :) you will love SK, I alreadt wanna go back haha

  • @indranilchakraborty5818
    @indranilchakraborty5818 9 месяцев назад +5

    Really an informative video. Got to know that Kakao app is accepting foreign credit card payment. Also the Wow card information is a good one.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much for watching and I’m so glad you found the information helpful! Enjoy Seoul !

    • @nicholasv9267
      @nicholasv9267 9 месяцев назад +1

      Does the Kakao app accepting foreign credit cards mean that you can use the payment system with them instead of pay the driver now?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  9 месяцев назад +1

      @@nicholasv9267 yes - I had no issues using my foreign credit card

    • @nicholasv9267
      @nicholasv9267 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@PhatLifeProject awesome no Korean number needed?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  9 месяцев назад

      @@nicholasv9267 nope! 😊

  • @habsfan51
    @habsfan51 11 месяцев назад +3

    Excellent video, I learned a lot ! Thanks a lot :)

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  11 месяцев назад +1

      You made my day, thank you for watching!!

  • @gonzalezluis4024
    @gonzalezluis4024 6 месяцев назад +1

    Very educational video makes me feel more at ease having some knowledge on what I'm getting myself into! Anyone going during November?

  • @user-cx5ni7me6l
    @user-cx5ni7me6l 6 месяцев назад +4

    I just visited Seoul for the first time, and I can tell everyone that it's wonderful plus easy to navigate. The food is great, the people are friendly and welcoming. Installing the apps he is talking about is very clever. The busses are super functional.
    Don't forget the amazing restaurants in normal area's. Seoul has so many nice spots : ) Also quite area's
    Great advise : )

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 месяцев назад +1

      i totally agree! i really love it there as well
      and thank you for the kind words! this encourages me to keep making good content

  • @ann2quin
    @ann2quin 8 месяцев назад +3

    Wow! Thank you soo much for this very informative vlog. I will be going to Seoul & Busan nxt week and your vlog is very useful for me. Will check your other vlogs.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much! Hope you have a great trip!

  • @Mudragonessa
    @Mudragonessa 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for this! Going to Seoul and Busan on September and your vlogs are a big help. Kudos to your channel!

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  4 месяца назад

      You are quite welcome! 🤗 enjoy Seoul !!

  • @Aesir5
    @Aesir5 9 месяцев назад +2

    Great help

  • @latinlabel
    @latinlabel 3 месяца назад +1

    Heading to Seoul in a couple of days. Thank you for your helpful video!

  • @BTC_pump
    @BTC_pump 7 месяцев назад +2

    Very informative video. Excellent thank you.

  • @annahannalove2647
    @annahannalove2647 5 месяцев назад +1

    Going back to korea this winter i really love it

  • @rhenasitompul7971
    @rhenasitompul7971 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you very helpfull. Im visiting SK on may 11. Really helpfull find your video.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  8 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your upcoming trip! It’s coming up soon 😅😊

  • @giorgiafusaro3330
    @giorgiafusaro3330 7 месяцев назад +2

    This was incredibly useful! Many thanks dear! 🙏💓

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  7 месяцев назад

      You're so welcome! Hope you have an amazing trip to Korea!

  • @muktabondhu
    @muktabondhu 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks, your tips for naver maps and wowpass were very helpful

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  5 месяцев назад

      I am glad to be of assistance, thanks for watching =)

  • @dilipbarua1739
    @dilipbarua1739 8 месяцев назад +2

    Very informative, thanks so much.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  8 месяцев назад

      You are so welcome, comments like this make my day =)

  • @biokah
    @biokah Год назад +2

    Great video!

  • @ovg8948
    @ovg8948 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video ❤

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  3 месяца назад

      Glad you liked it!! Thank you for watching and enjoy your upcoming trip!

  • @jayquintero8326
    @jayquintero8326 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you so much, Phat! 🙏🏽

  • @Wendie-k1z
    @Wendie-k1z 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for this video, it has been very informative!!
    A question though, I am torn between Namane and Wowpass. I am getting mixed feedbacks for both…

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  4 месяца назад

      you are quite welcome!
      I previously did a comparing them here - ruclips.net/video/zAVb3a22LCc/видео.htmlsi=f9tOd41BbYpxWAvp
      Same thing basically though

  • @svdgll
    @svdgll 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you, it is a great informative video❤

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  8 месяцев назад +1

      You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy your time in Seoul

  • @girleyborer472
    @girleyborer472 4 месяца назад +1

    thank you! big help!!!

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  4 месяца назад

      I am so glad that it has been helpful! Enjoy your upcoming trip to Seoul

  • @kimyoupi5463
    @kimyoupi5463 6 месяцев назад +2

    thanks for your great video. what is the link to buy those 2 data banks for the phone? Thanks.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching, im glad it was helpful
      Link here - snapwireless.com.au/STEVE or use code STEVE when making your purchase =)

  • @LourdesEdang
    @LourdesEdang Месяц назад +1

    What is the difference of WOW Pass with the Discover Seoul Pass and Climate Card? Thanks.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  Месяц назад

      I have already addressed it in another video =) - ruclips.net/video/W_qEfLAHTJU/видео.html

  • @ray1995rs
    @ray1995rs 8 месяцев назад +2

    Much appreciated!

  • @Enchanteralle
    @Enchanteralle 6 месяцев назад +1

    The most important thing I need is wifi if I'm out in a foreign country. I remember renting a wifi box in Japan and carried it with me where ever I went. Wonder if such a thing exists in South Korea.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 месяцев назад +2

      Yup it sure does, i mention it in the video as an option

  • @ChiaraDugo
    @ChiaraDugo 4 месяца назад +1

    super helpful

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  4 месяца назад

      You are so welcome thank you for watching! Enjoy Seoul!

  • @isadorakemmer4610
    @isadorakemmer4610 6 месяцев назад +2

    Is it possible to use cash for loading money on the wow pass?
    And the wow pass can pass in everywhere (like CU, olive young, and shopping) in Korean, not just on the subway or bus?

  • @user-zu7ee8ic5s
    @user-zu7ee8ic5s 8 дней назад

    Great video, thanks!! What do you recommend for transportation from Myeong-dong (Hotel Midcity) to ICN Terminal 1 for early morning flight at 7AM?

  • @evangelineangeles8392
    @evangelineangeles8392 9 месяцев назад +1

    New subscriber here .likeyour video👍

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much - enjoy your trip to Seoul

  • @kimyoupi5463
    @kimyoupi5463 6 месяцев назад +1

    my grandparents will take a cruise to see different asian countries departing from Seoul. How does one get to the Cruise terminal from the airport or from Myeongdong area? How far is it , and roughly how much it will cost, does anyone know? please help. thanks so much.

  • @tracyhau5188
    @tracyhau5188 4 месяца назад +2

    Where can I buy the Wow pass card, or add money? Can I buy it before getting to the city, and use it to take the express train to Seoul ? Can I use it to take a Uber or taxi ? Thanks for the video, it is so helpful.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  4 месяца назад +2

      You are quite welcome! im always happy to head people find value with the vidoes
      I have covered your concerns here in detail over on my WOWpass video - ruclips.net/video/9J0BPyAGZOY/видео.htmlsi=X2FHjoU8VPhTx7O3
      let me know though if you still have questions after =)

  • @florencetan5686
    @florencetan5686 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the information on travel card. Not sure why my colleague told me Tcard is better?🤔

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  8 месяцев назад

      This is basically the T Money card with additional cash card capabilities, I have another video comparing the T Money Card and WOW Pass if you want to watch that as well

  • @jinluwang5671
    @jinluwang5671 Месяц назад

    I loaded Hwahae and papago. It’s good and seems to be useful in terms of information but not sure if the discounts will also work in Olive Young

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  Месяц назад

      You can now get Hwahae in english via their desktop version so can be viewed in english - I talk about it here - ruclips.net/video/X-xNLSQrMCs/видео.htmlsi=BFVtEGrcBDEg7OqX

  • @deanwinchester8823
    @deanwinchester8823 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for such an informative video, so glad I came across it. Planning to travel with elderly parents (with walking stick), are there escalators/lifts at most train stations? What about at Seoul station itself?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  9 месяцев назад +1

      Glad it was helpful!
      Yes there will often be two or more elevators at each station - One between the street and ticketing levels and another between the ticketing and platform levels

    • @deanwinchester8823
      @deanwinchester8823 9 месяцев назад

      @@PhatLifeProject Thanks Heaps!

  • @KyleenSchneider-n4j
    @KyleenSchneider-n4j 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thia was super helpful! Thank you! So you suggest getting a wow pass over a T-money card then?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  10 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you! If you plan on using a revolut card or have plenty of cash on hand then t money is fine, if you want a local debit card and t money combined then wowpass is better

  • @jobychan4857
    @jobychan4857 Год назад +2

    Thanks for the tips. Been a while since I was in Seoul. I normally choose Bangkok over Seoul. Which flight searching site do you use to search for cheap flights? I think it's time for a Seoul visit lol

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  Год назад +2

      I’m a huge fan of loyalty points so I would say whatever airline you fly the most with!

    • @truth8307
      @truth8307 Год назад

      Use Skyscanner or Google flights

  • @azzurrox
    @azzurrox 9 месяцев назад +2

    Hi..love the vid. Will be heading there this March 30. Curious about money exchangers, do you find them everywhere?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  9 месяцев назад

      It’s a great time to go! 🌸 there is definitely a money exchanger at the arrivals and you will find them around Seoul as well though it wouldn’t hurt to find out what rates your Bank is offering could be better to exchange this before your trip :) enjoy Seoul!!

    • @azzurrox
      @azzurrox 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@PhatLifeProject i dont usually prefer exchanging money at the airport. 🫤

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 месяцев назад

      @@azzurrox fair - best check with your local bank before your trip then =)

  • @shinjus6859
    @shinjus6859 6 месяцев назад

    Sir, we are from India if we are reaching at Incheon airport at 22:30 then where shud we stay. Shud we book a hotel stay in Incheon or seoul.
    Further we want to go to Busan by train. Wat suggestion u wud like to give

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 месяцев назад

      Are you going to be staying in Seoul for a few days before Busan?

  • @Kelleysaeng
    @Kelleysaeng 9 месяцев назад +3

    Hi! On airalo, I was wondering if the unlimited data option includes talk and text or is this just for internet? Thank you!

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  9 месяцев назад +2

      Data - you can always talk and text on apps like WhatsApp

    • @Kelleysaeng
      @Kelleysaeng 9 месяцев назад

      Great thank you!!

  • @thongthin5535
    @thongthin5535 2 месяца назад

    Hi, I will be arriving Incheong Airport Terminal 1 end of this month. How do I take a bus to Namsam Forest Guesthouse which is located at Myeongdong

  • @sylviacollins1834
    @sylviacollins1834 3 месяца назад

    My son and I are planning to go to Seoul, but as a foreigner, I'm sure that food won't agree with us for couple of days, what do you recommend to take ease the stomach pain.

  • @ednatamayo9777
    @ednatamayo9777 9 месяцев назад +1

    We r going to Seoul in June, do you have hotel recommendations? We want to stay near shopping , tourist attactions and street food market . Thanks

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  9 месяцев назад +1

      I actually mostly stay in Gangnam whenever I go because I want to stay a little bit away from the tourist attractions 😅 that said if you want to be close to all the attractions myeondong has some great hotels in the vicinity

  • @warriorprincess818
    @warriorprincess818 3 месяца назад +1

    how the roaming package ?
    bcoz my handphone couldn't use esim
    and i don't want to change my simcard

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  3 месяца назад +1

      thank you for the comment! your comment will be featured in a video going up this Saturday =)

  • @redleveler2431
    @redleveler2431 4 месяца назад

    Hi Steve, great video! I'm still using a very old phone, so I don't have e-sim capability. Do you have any suggestions about obtaining a sim card?

  • @jezzekabrown1468
    @jezzekabrown1468 3 месяца назад

    Another great video! Just curious if you have caught the KTX train from Seoul to Busan? If so, where did you buy the tickets from? Thanks :)

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  3 месяца назад

      Hey thank you so much! I have but it was some time ago before I had this channel 😅 you have just inspired me to go again
      That said you can choose to get your ticket here - bit.ly/KTXSeoulBusanPHAT
      You can choose to use code PHATLIFEPROJECTKLOOK for an additional 10% OFF if you wish

  • @PoisonappleBTS
    @PoisonappleBTS 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you

  • @SonjaBrueggemann
    @SonjaBrueggemann 3 месяца назад +1

    Do you recommend getting the eSIM prior to leaving for your trip?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  3 месяца назад +1

      Most definitely :) by the way if you’re looking for more eSIM options I’m doing a video that will go up this weekend 😀

    • @SonjaBrueggemann
      @SonjaBrueggemann 3 месяца назад +1

      @@PhatLifeProject perfect! I leave for Korea next Thursday!

  • @caseycheah4086
    @caseycheah4086 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this useful video. May I know do we need a local mobile number for kakao taxi apps?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  10 месяцев назад +1

      No, you do not need a local mobile number 😊 and thank you for watching. I’m glad you found it helpful.

    • @caseycheah4086
      @caseycheah4086 10 месяцев назад

      @@PhatLifeProject that’s great as many people telling me that a local number is needed. I’m looking forward for more videos of yours!! 😊

  • @SayuriSeriati
    @SayuriSeriati 6 месяцев назад

    Hi I really like your videos!
    What hotel you recommended in Korea ? I am going travel with my adult kids there soon.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 месяцев назад

      plenty of options depending on your budget - i personally picked gangnam so it wasnt as busy or crowded like Myeondong for example but if you like to be close to a lot of the attraction spots Myeondong could be good

  • @mayuki7110
    @mayuki7110 7 месяцев назад

    Hi! Are tourists attractions open on January 1? Thanks!

  • @azaimarazali2450
    @azaimarazali2450 9 месяцев назад +1

    Can we choose vehicle type like suv/mpv in Kakao taxi app ?

  • @laravenizelos9152
    @laravenizelos9152 8 месяцев назад +1

    Is it possible to use a debit card for loading money on the wow pass or do you need a credit card?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  8 месяцев назад

      Yes - You can do this within the wowpass app :)

  • @chow-zz6nv
    @chow-zz6nv 3 месяца назад +1

    @ nextplaneticket too bad? a 2/3 of the actual surgeries are performed to the foreigners, the majority of them are from the China. the prices are reasonable and the results are satisfactory! What to not like it? no wondered the majority of the languages are spoken in Chinese in the Dr’s waiting rooms.

  • @emilywhite346
    @emilywhite346 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hi, do you need Q-code before you arrival?

  • @hanialzaid8460
    @hanialzaid8460 8 месяцев назад

    Hello sir..i will be coming next month with my wife and two kids...i read some worrying posts about June being very hot and humid and full of musquitoes...also heard that floods are possible in June...did we choose the wrong time of the year to visit?

  • @justindominguez5607
    @justindominguez5607 4 месяца назад

    i have a samsumg ultra 24 phone from united states. will the phone need to be unlocked, bec i just bought it and still making monthly payments on it. thanks

  • @victoriatran2358
    @victoriatran2358 7 месяцев назад +1

    Can you use the Wow card for taxis?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  7 месяцев назад +1

      Yes - anything that takes TMoney will take wowpass

    • @victoriatran2358
      @victoriatran2358 7 месяцев назад

      @@PhatLifeProject Thank you so much for your videos and response!

  • @ednatamayo9777
    @ednatamayo9777 7 месяцев назад

    What tour do you recommend ? We r going in June with my hubby and sons ? Where do u book ? Thank you

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  7 месяцев назад

      are you talking tours around the city or tours of specific places to go?

    • @ednatamayo9777
      @ednatamayo9777 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@PhatLifeProject , city tours

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 месяцев назад

      @@ednatamayo9777 check out klook for a selection! i recently did the namdaemun one and it was very insightful!

  • @tracihw2509
    @tracihw2509 7 месяцев назад +1

    What is the beauty app link?

  • @swlcome
    @swlcome 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you. 💜

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  9 месяцев назад +1

      You’re welcome ❤️😊

    • @swlcome
      @swlcome 9 месяцев назад

      @@PhatLifeProject 💜

  • @nextplaneticket
    @nextplaneticket 8 месяцев назад +14

    Well about most attractive ppl, must be point out almost everyone gets plastic surgery in SK. SK has the highest per capita rate of plastic surgery in the world. it's a significant aspect of SK culture and beauty standards

  • @jole2994
    @jole2994 2 месяца назад +1

    If you travel from Canada, wow pass machine only takes $50 bills

  • @sonzai_7
    @sonzai_7 8 месяцев назад

    can i use my t money on subway? i don't know how to use it😥

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  8 месяцев назад +1

      yes T Money means Transit Money meaning you can use it on Subways, just tap and go

    • @viviannguyen3717
      @viviannguyen3717 6 месяцев назад +1

      I am traveling with 6 family members the youngest is 9yrs old. Do we need to purchase the T-money card for everyone?

    • @viviannguyen3717
      @viviannguyen3717 6 месяцев назад +1

      Do you know if Korea have limousine bus like Japan?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 месяцев назад

      @@viviannguyen3717 yes please purchase for everyone, kids gets 50% off regular prices

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 месяцев назад

      @@viviannguyen3717 yes, i will cover that in this weeks video =)

  • @gingermarie1760
    @gingermarie1760 2 месяца назад +1

    Hello, I was wondering, if I can share with you the most important thing. God the Father sent His holy Son Jesus to earth, to be born of a virgin. He grew up and died on the cross for our sins. Then He was put into a tomb for 3 days, after that Abba Father raised Jesus to life.He appeared to people, and went back to heaven. We all must sincerely receive Jesus into our life to be God's child. John 1:12 "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name." Will you today genuinely by faith receive Jesus into your life for salvation?

  • @gingermarie1760
    @gingermarie1760 2 месяца назад +1

    Hello, I was wondering, if I can share with you the most important thing. God the Father sent His holy Son Jesus to earth, to be born of a virgin. He grew up and died on the cross for our sins. Then He was put into a tomb for 3 days, after that Abba Father raised Jesus to life.He appeared to people, and went back to heaven. We all must sincerely receive Jesus into our life to be God's child. See John 1:12 for this please. Will you today genuinely by faith receive Jesus into your life for salvation?

  • @viralthings4379
    @viralthings4379 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks you so much, very informative video 😍

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  7 месяцев назад +1

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching