Top 7 Travel Tips for South Korea
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- We've always done our videos from the perspective of people living in South Korea, but we never really think of what it's like to just visit South Korea. Talking about paying your rent really doesn't apply to people on vacation, right? So we're gonna give a few travel tips for people visiting South Korea, so that you don't do the same mistakes our friends and family have.
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We've always done our videos from the perspective of people living in South Korea, but we never really think of what it's like to just visit South Korea. Talking about paying your rent really doesn't apply to people on vacation, right? So we're gonna give a few travel tips for people visiting South Korea, so that you don't do the same mistakes our friends and family have.
There is a Quiznos Sub Sandwiches at the end of the walkway near gate 35. I always get a footlong sub before getting on my 14 hour flight home. Not many people know it is there, but I look forward to it whenever I get into the international terminal.
my boyfriend and i are coming to korea for a few months just to hang around for as long as our visa will allow.
we were just planning on booking with airbnb while we're there which is fine but i was wondering if you guys know of better options?
p.s. do you guys need interns for the summer (i can bake bread) =D
You guys are Awesome!!!!XD This was some much needed Info, Thxz alot!!!XD
Where can I buy one of those wifi eggs? Can I get a website like?
Lots of bgm are used :) Really great that you used some classical music!
Tips for travelling to Australia, specially melbourne:
1. Even if it's winter, still bring your summer clothes.
2. Even if it's summer, still bring your winter clothes.
The weather in Melbourne is so damn unpredictable. You can have all 4 seasons in one day
That was like California! No one warned us about the temperature change so I packed all super summer clothing and absolutely froze at night time. I went to a garage sale and bought a $3.00 sweater I was so cold.
Sounds a lot like Ireland except our idea of Summer weather is probably pretty cold by Australian standards.
Eat Your Kimchi Texas is pretty much the same. This february we've had highs of 80F and lows of almost 30F
In England it just rains
Chile is the same too xD
Shit Google Maps barely even works in America XD
Really?! I found it a lot more useful in California than it is in Korea!
You're exaggerating, I assume. Everything has it's bugs, but Google Maps works fine 99% of the time.
Eat Your Kimchi Is there any other map app you would use, subway and bus apps are a good suggestions but what if I needed to find a specific place like your cafe for example? xx
I'm going to Korea in June! Thanks for the tips, EYK! They're soooooooo useful! :D
Yaz C I'm searching for them right now and there's an app "Naver map" which seems to work. It's in Korean, but if you translate few words it becomes pretty much clear. Eat Your Kimchi Do you know this app? Does it work?
Nomicane Thank you :D
I know idol culture was addressed in another TL;DR, but I really want to know more about why fans support and defend Kim Hyun Joong after he assaulted his girlfriend (and was charged for it), but treat Super Junior's Sungmin like a criminal for being in love and getting married. Sungminout has trended more than once in the last six months.... So assaulting someone is acceptable, but loving someone is not? These priorities seem majorly messed up...
daehyun zelo International fans both did and did not support both of them. From what I saw personally, there was a lot of support for Sungmin, but last week he and his wife were harassed by netizens on instagram to the point where they both deleted their accounts. :/
daehyun zelo that's not my intention at all, truly. I just wanted more insight into why idol culture can be so extreme in the light of what is right and wrong.
i dont think shielding is limited to idol culture,isnt it universal tht there will always be a group of idiots who blindly defend their faves. I mean even the worst war criminals had people who defended them. So its not tht surprising at all tbh. I mean look at chris brown,he still is popular despite beating up an actual popular celebrity. So i wouldnt say its only the idol culture in korea,its everywhere.
daehyun zelo I personally recognize every member of a group as a person, and as a functioning unit. Outwardly, SJ is very supportive of their members, with love, and with solo/sub-group albums, and everyone is an equal. I'm curious to see what backlash KHJ has received in Korea.
tayebaful I find the issues to be universal as far as men assisting women, but ever I have never seen back lash like Sungmin received for getting married. Rhianna was more socially punished for what happened to her, and Chris Brown is able to go on as usual. However, at least in the US, an idol getting married is something a few people may be bummed over, but I have never seen "fans" try to kick a member out for being in love. I'm not pointing fingers or anything, I'm just honestly trying to get a better understanding about why this is the case.
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I live in France and, except all of the obvious thing and what you said in the video, my only tips would be : don't stay in Paris. Actually, it's more a request than a tip, ha ha. If you're staying longer than just a few days, please go visit an other city ! Lyon, the seconde biggest city in France, is SO beautiful ! (it hosts every year a huge international event in December named The Festival of Lights just so you know if you're coming at that time) So many others beautiful cities such as Bordeaux, the town of Mont St Michel, Aix-en-Provence, Strasbourg, and so on... but there are also others places like the castles of the Loire (name of a french river) valley, which I highly recommand !!!!
My point here is not to say that my country is attractive (it is !) but to show foreigners that France ≠ Paris ! Paris is really well-known internationaly speaking, I understand that, but it's very frustrating for French people who don't live in the capital; Paris takes many good opportunities from us (tourism, studies, jobs...) and I would love foreign people be aware of that. I don't know if my english was understable but anyway, COME IN FRANCE BUT NOT IN PARIS 8D
And for a real tip : always have some cash with you because some coffee shop or small shops in general won't take your card for small amounts~
Oh I didn't except to have a reply ! I hope you'll have fun if you're coming in France to visit :) and you're welcome ! ^^
You just found the second reason why I don't live in Paris ! Well... the usual tip is to avoid big and famous places, be adventurous ha ha and maybe you will find your happiness ! ^^' Sadly, "yummy french cuisine" as you say is often expensive... no, ALWAYS expensive in Paris ! The difference of price for a coffee for example can be huge between Paris and any other city. If you're staying in Paris, I recommand you try to go around universities. They have sometimes in the same area really nice restaurants cheaper than usual because they are a lot of students who go there... Sorry I can't help more :/ (It's sad, right ? But McDo is always saving my life xD)
I agree. I have lived in Paris for 13 years, I now live in Lyon and I find that people are much less superficial. In fact in other cities of France there are fewer stores but there are many things to visit : museums, parks ... and things are often cheaper than in Paris. If you want to visit France you should not only visit Paris and the Eiffel Tower but also secondary cities.
nocta66 Hell yeah restaurants are really expensive and they are not always good . They serve cheap frozen food and charge 20 dollars a menu
***** Did you find that McDonald's menu were next level shit or is it the same where u live ?
Top tip from when I was there for two weeks. My iPhone is unlocked so I rented a sim card and it was super cheap and useful. Especially as I had Korean friends I was visiting, made it alot easier to ring them etc. Didn't have to constantly search for wifi either. Also the one I got gave me access to the wifi on the subway too and other places too. Really really good, don't think I paid more than 30000 won in total. Tons of minutes and data. Picked it up from the airport after booking it online, so simple. The one I got was called EG SIM or something. Of course, your phone has to be unlocked and be able to work overseas.
when you come to the netherlands and you want to go from the airport to whatever city you want to DO NOT TAKE A TAXI! Except if you're super rich and brought 5 suitcases >< The Netherlands are pretty small and the cities are well connected by trains, it's a lot cheaper and the trainstation closest to the airport is right underneath the airport so it's not hard to find. I work at the airport and I always recommend to go by train ^^
I second that. My mother recently took a taxi from the airport back home( she was exhausted and had a lot of heavy suitcases) and she paid almost 80 euros! By car, we don't live very far from the airport, it only takes about 15 to 20 minutes depending on the traffic.... she should have taken the train.
yeah parking costs a lot as well..... i went there last summer.. i think that's why everyone has a bike
got charged 20 euro for a damn 5 minute ride. Dutch or not.
well in germany the highest parking fee i saw was about 5€ for 30 minutes.. but in the netherlands it was like 12 minutes for 5€ like wtf?
This is so fucking true. Especially when you're a tourist. They assume you don't know the way so they'll probably take the long expensive road xD rip off taxi's I swear to god. Pay attention though because when you're in a hurry to catch your flight back, the train will magically end up delayed or cancelled. So take one earlier to be safe. Enjoy your stay XOXO ^_^
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The subway app is the best thing everrrrrr
coming from Beijing where all the subways were in straight lines the Seoul one looked pretty intimidating
With the app I just plug the stations in soooo nice
1. Use VPN with open wifi hotspots
2. Don't start small talk to any city dwellers they are all xenophobic.
3. Present yourself as foreigner otherwise they will think you are a Korean and won't get better treatment.
4. Walk like a b4u55 they will move for you if they don't they have nothing to complain about.
5. If you find rude Koreans treat them ruder in English they will back down.
6. When driving always obey traffic signs, there are tons of people who won't stop for stop signs.
7. Do not go during chuseok everyone is on holidays, even garbage workers.
What an ass.
I might be an ass but it doesn't make this any less true. I guess I hurt your little fweelings. Aww poor baby goto mommy ask for a warm glass of milk and some cookies.
DigitalYojimbo That, folks, is the very epitome of a defensive overreaction. Makes you look just as self-centered as you came off in the first comment. Instead of thinking about how others make you feel, why not put yourself into others' shoes? It might improve your personality.
edap Don't even waist your time on this Douchebag.
rachel syn Hmm. Interesting.
Martina!!!! I love your hair in this tldr!
Thank you! I'm putting up an Open The Happy tutorial on this crazy hair style :D
If you're coming to Malaysia,
1) You dont need to speak Bahasa Malaysia. Most Malaysians can understand English and they can speak basic broken English, but you can still get through here without a translation book. dont worry about language barrier.
2) DO NOT TAKE THE TAXIS. IT IS A RIP OFF AND ITS DISGUSTING. The taxi driver will mostly 'guess' or 'estimate' how much the cost is without using the meter and it'll cost you a lot. Use buses or even better, Uber!! Yes we have uber here in Malaysia (tho in major cities)
3)The internet here is slowwwwwwww. Even as a Malaysian using the 3g network is very slow, and you have to buy the mifi device. Because Malaysia does not have open wifi. Places like starbucks, the airport has it, but others dont.
4) Enjoy the food culture! I know, you'll probably miss the food back in your hometown/country. But the food culture here in Malaysia is so diverse it'll be a shame for you not to indulge yourself into this never ending feast! We got everything from nasi lemak to roti canai and nasi ayam and etc.
5) the hotspots are usually KL (shopaholics) , Pulau Langkawi (if you are into duty free shopping), Pulau Pinang (foodies galore), Sabah & Sarawak (nature lover), Pulau Tioman (sea lover), Melaka (history nerds), Johor (Legoland)
6) Public PDA is not a common sight here. People will stare and talk behind your back.
7) Malaysia is hot! HOT! HOT!!!! Please dont bring any winter clothes, its really really hot here. Just bring your summer clothes and you'll be fine. Put lots of sunscreen too if you dont want to have sunburn!
Theres lots to talk about but I cant bring myself to remember it whilst writing this post. Hope other Malaysians could help me out!
KpopFanBoyism these are really good. i just posted mine up there somewhere. so funny how every malaysian here says NO TAXIS!! like in all caps. because it's SO true! haha. definitely no.6 is a big no-no in malaysia. we're not that conservative and pretty accepting about foreigners' behavior but PDA is defo no-go.
The taxis in KL barely ripped me off tho...and fuck using sunscreen lol
I cannot stop staring at how flawless Simon's skin looks. It looks like smooth shining tofu. Seriously, what product have you been using? Blood of your victims?!
Why does Simon's skin always look so nice ?
my guess - bb cream. and i think it stays on his eyebrows too :p
I doubt it's just bb cream . I use bb cream too but my skin never looks as nice . Must be some special skincare or something he eats . That or he is just blessed with great skin
little weirdo most bb cream doesn't provide much coverage. You need to have really good skin to begin with. Don't be fool by those k idols in their ads with flawless skin.
good lighting can help I think? but maybe its just because they eat healthily??
Korea has the best cosmetics... That's why.
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I just came to Seoul yesterday for an overseas schooling program and I'm so nervous
How long are you staying there? :)
Until November or December (I'm here for a while) :)
You'll have a great time! Hopefully see you around on the street sometime.
Eat Your Kimchi I hope so! That would be amazing :)
Welocome to Korea! :) I know experiencing a new country can be a bit scary but I'm sure you'll find Seoul wonderful! Don't be too scared to try new things and meet new people. Because there are a lot of foreigners that visit, the majority of people will be very helpful :) try to make the best of the time you have there!
San Francisco native here! If you come to visit us, know that there are "two" Chinatowns. There is the one on Stockton street and the one on Grant. Grant street is flashy and for tourists, and is prettier and more expensive. The Stockton street one is where people actually live and is cheaper but also dirtier. One is not better than the other, definitely walk down both!
When you land in the San Francisco airport (SFO) you can take a cab if you'd like, but we also have a train system called BART that can take you to the heart of downtown easily. Also, know that SF is not cheap. Our rent is off the wall crazy high, so our goods and hotels and such are adjusted accordingly. SF is amazing, but you cannot really come here with no money. :(
Can you guys come to singapore again? 😯😢😟
We'd love to!
YAAAAAAY!!!!!!!
I finally visited Korea a couple weeks ago and it was so awesome! I'd recommend for people to bring good shoes to walk in too because oh my god you will be doing a lot of urban hiking (stairs and mountainous terrain). Also the fact that there are open sewer systems in Seoul vs. closed ones in America. It took me off guard the first night I was there and I was hiking up the mountain with my friend to his apartment trying not to hork up dinner. I live in Colorado though and DIA is our major airport and I'd warn people that it is waaayyyy out in the middle of nowhere. It's a very large, very nice airport but it's at least 30-40 minutes actually from Denver and there's not really any reliable public transportation to/from and taxis are out of the question expensive. People are usually pretty surprised how far out it is, do NOT get hotels near the airport because they're expensive and away from any and everything. Shuttle buses are cheap and will take you door to door (or have someone pick you up from the airport). Also be sure to be on the right floor when people pick you up because I've done that countless times where someone needs to pick me up and I'm on the wrong 1 of 5 floors.
This video came at the perfect time! My friend and I were just talking about planning a trip to Seoul!
Lovely! I hope this video helps a bit :)
Same here. I booked the flight the day before this video was published.
Really great tips! I also want to advise that the subways always have maps in there too, so if you're not in a rush, you can always look at those. I would also advise that Discover card can be used at major stores, but you cannot do cash back at the atm with them. I do see Citi bank atms in the subway underground... world? But I always go to Seoul Station for the global atm!
Tips for travel to California: Taxis are not a thing. Make sure you prearrange a ride, because depending which city you go to, taxis are available but rare or expensive. Also, subways are not a thing in California either, unless you're taking about Subway sandwich shops. Weather always reeeeaaallly varies here also depending on the region and season, so check the local weather before you pack! Most places you can survive with a light jacket in fall/winter, and you can go as naked and bummy as you like in summers.
One more thing about travel to Seoul: you will walk freaking everywhere, all day long. And no one told me that there would be so many stairs! Be warned! Bring comfortable shoes or have shoes with cushions because you will find yourself walking and climbing all day, every day! You might not lose weight from it because of all the great food, but you will go home with sexy calves lol.
If you ever visit Okinawa, Japan, make sure you rent a car! Also, if you're in a resort town like Onna Village (incredibly beautiful) then everything closes at 9 unless it's a convenience store! Lol. Also, stay away from the heavily populated areas and visit an outer island. It's a boat ride away and worth the money.
It's probably been said already, but my tip for visiting the United States is to have one dollar bills and quarters on you. The ones work for tips and pop machines that don't take anything smaller than a five, and some places you still find machines that only work via quarters.
omggggg you guys posted this just when i needed it thank youuuuuu 💗💗
Awesome! I hope you find it useful :D
I'm visiting in April!!!!!!! Were just on the same page!! Thanks for the tips! I'm also getting yummy food ideas by watching your F.A.P.F.A.P.'S!!!! && I am definitely visiting the You Are Here Cafe! Thank you Guys So Much!
Okay Guise, when you come to Canada there are a few things that you need to know:
1. Canada is huge, I mean stupidly big. You can get in a car in Ottawa (where I'm from) and drive for 6 hrs and you haven't really gone anywhere on the map so if you are traveling within Canada, I would suggest taking the train or a greyhound (its a bus) that way you can sleep and its waaaay cheaper
2. Depending on where you are there are going to be different accents and dialects. I am originally from the Maritimes, so I have a bit of a Newf accent, but I live in Ottawa, where in some parts people speak frengish (french and english) and its a little hard to get used to.
3. You will go to Tim Hortons, it just will happen.
4. THIS IS SPECIFIC TO OTTAWA, THE BUS SUCKS HERE. You can get a "presto" card and load it up with money and its good, but the busses themselves are awful
3 is definitely true, I don't even drink coffee and I still went to Tim Hortons and had a coffee when I visited Canada.
Oh gods. #2 really needed to be said. I find it's not uncommon for people not to realize there are different Canadian accents. It's just like in the US guys! Dialectically, accent wise, we have our own Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, Texas, New York, New Jersey, New England, Boston, etc.
So if I can add an extra note for travelers...
Be prepared for it! Otherwise you may find yourself speaking to someone from Toronto and then not being able to understand the Newfie you speak to next because your brain wasn't ready for the switch. Kinda like going from speaking to a New Yorker to speaking to someone from Louisiana.
Also just like the States, Canadians spread out. You will likely encounter Newfies, Cape Bretoners, Nova Scotians, Quebecois, and francophones from New Brunswick in every single province. Don't think you're safe just because you're in Vancouver. Our accents will ambush you where you least expect them.
I'm from Iowa in America so my tip is.... go someplace in this country where there's actually things to do.
I wanna go to Korea but I'm really scared that I might not fit in their beauty standards. Btw Simon & Martina I love your videos, it is very educational! Greetings from Switzerland 😄
Pfft. We don't fit in with their beauty standards. So what? Come here and enjoy Korea regardless :D
I definitely DO NOT fit in their standards and honestly, they are so welcoming. I stayed away from even trying to buy clothes while I was (even thought they are really cute) but I just knew I wouldn't fit in anything. Don't let that bother you! Respect their culture and they will respect you! South Korea is such an interesting country and if you are really dying to go, don't let stupid beauty standards stop you :) Embrace yourself and have fun!!
The beauty standards which Koreans have doesn't mean they find you disturbing if you don't fit them, but actually is just by what they find and not find people attractive in general. This has nothing to do with how Koreans see tourists coming to Korea. So don't worry:) And welcome to Korea!
No offense but why do you care anyways? If you want to go, then go. It's your life to control.
maryprom15e this is such an eye opening comment! Haha thankyouu so much! I do embrace myself but the thing is, I have to live in Korea for a year alone as an exchange student & I'm just worried that I might not fit in. But at the end of the day I guess you just have to embrace yourself & don't be carried away by their standards. 😊
Love all your videos guys but I think this is the best so far!!! Thank you so much! It is super helpful especially the banking tip!!!!!
To people who want to come to the states:
1) don't
2) PLEASE DONT ITS FOR YOUR OWN GOOD
(Hopefully I don't get attacked since this is a joke)
Very useful tips , if not at the airport where can I get the currency if it's not available in my country ?
Comment on the clothing sizes: I remember that I almost cried when the leather jacket that I have bought for my American boyfriend (now husband) did not fit him. Too short on the sleeves and he can't close the front with the zipper. It was my first xmas gift to him. It was a silly mistake; since he was lanky I thought he'll fit the medium size and it looked big on the display. Thankfully, the Japanese store that I went to were gracious enough to ask all their branches if they got larger sizes.
Funny thing was they warned me that they only have one XL size of the jacket. I said yes, went back to the store with hubby on tow. The salespeople were so mesmerized when the XL jacket fit him perfectly XD. It's an old joke to our families that my skinny husband is considered XL in my country
If you're going to Vienna:
.there aren't many WIFI connections anywhere
.it's best if you have cash on you since they don't accept cards everywhere
.as for tickets they're quite expensive but it's much nicer to just walk and see all the beautiful buildings in the center of Vienna
.one cool thing is that the metro is going the entire night on the weekends and some holidays for the party people :D
.there is one bar you absolutely have to visit! They make the best and most original (in a babybottle, with popcorn, wasabi...) cocktails I've ever had. The bar is called The Sign
.and a tip for a restaurant (it's french, but anyways): Le Bol, get the Monsieur Seguin salad it's amazing!
I couldn't get my eyes of Simons mustache beard thing.... Like isn't that thing itchy and annoying? My dance teacher had a beard too but his wife gave him a razer with his birthday so he had to shave it of lol
If you come to Australia, watch out for drop bears.
I love your tldrs😂😂😘😋😋💕
Thanks! We really like making them :D
You should visit Puerto Rico. It is so beautiful!
I couldnt find the jihachul app on appstore!
Thank you so so much for the tips. I'm travelling to Korea this November and I hope I won't be in too much trouble. I'll definitely stop by at You Are Here Cafe when I'm there. Hopefully I can meet you guys :D
Singapore is pretty solid, you may know cause you've been here before, but our airport is super high standard so you not only find EVERYTHING past security gates, but also, getting out of the airport is pretty easy and hassle free. one thing in Singapore, pack thinner clothes and deo because the weather here is not fun (unless you stay in indoor malls all day which are airconditioned). don't go for the food courts that looks very nice. this sounds weird but the food courts that are done up very prettily and are super clean are MAJOR ripoffs! and the food may not even be that good either. go for the outdoor ones. usually better and cheaper food. Everyone speaks English here so no worries. that wifi egg thing may be a good idea too. some places have started with the open wifi, but not all. especially when out and about, it's really hard to find open wifi. and if you can find it, it may not even work sometimes. Taxis here can be expensive so take the MRT all the way. it's pretty extensive too. it only sucks wearing peak hour and when sometimes they decide to be pain in the butts and travel along really really slowly. and... ehhhh I can't think of much else right now, but I'll add on if I do! btw, come back to singapore again Simon & Martina! I saw your vlog and oh my god you've barely touched any of the good food here. only the fish head curry and chicken rice. there's so so so much more that I'm sure you'll love!!
Tips if you come to London (England):
1. Bring an umbrella/waterproof coat (applies to the whole of the UK and Ireland actually)
2. You can't use money to pay on buses anymore, you'll need to buy an oyster or travel card instead
3. City people don't do small talk or smiling, please don't take it personally
4. Trains to some places will stop running after a certain time at night
5. The transport for london website is frustrating, using top rated apps is probably easier ('Bus Times' is a great one)
6. 'British accents' aren't a thing
7. Take a bag with a zip, it gets crowded and pickpockets are still a thing
8. Food and drink is pretty expensive in London but Mcdonalds will be cheap everywhere
9. Ordering a taxi is 100000% safer than just getting in one, especially at night.
That's all I can come up with for now, hopefully it hasn't put anyone off :)
In England, as long as you speak English, you'll be fine.
@4:42 The Korean pronunciation is "sheety bank". That's pretty accurate. LOL
Two tips for traveling to the US:
1. When you are in the airport do the opposite of what Simon and Martina said in regards to food. You cannot take food or liquids through security. They will make you throw away that sandwich you just bought. There are more food choices after security anyway.
2. When you eat in a restaurant you NEED TO TIP YOUR SERVER!!! The politest lowest amount you can tip is 15%. You NEED TO TIP because servers are paid very little and are expected to make most of their paycheck through their tips. If you don't tip it is extremely rude, remember tipping is not a reward it's a necessity!
If you come to France, I would advise you to be extra careful in touristy places because we have gangs that specifically target Asians and North Americans.
They will target east Asians (Chinese, Koreans and Japanese) that come out of luxury shops and they will try to steal your belongings. We also have a lot of Chinese tourists that stay in shady hotels in the suburbs of Paris because it's less expensive, but it's also dangerous. So I would recommend that you do a bit of research on the area you go to. You might save a few bucks on the hotel room, but it's not worth it if you get robbed.
Also, if you're an English speaker, you'll have people come up to you in the streets and ask you to sign fake petitions. They will also ask you for money. Those are absolutely all scams and they keep the money for themselves. They like to taget Americans because they are usually the most generous when it comes to charity. I don't think they can tell the difference between the different accents in English, so they will ask anyone who speaks English.
Keep an eye on your wallet in public transports too. Most pickpockets are teenage girls, because French laws are very lax with minors, and also because people are less suspicious of girls.
Google Maps does work reasonably well in Korea for me - the street maps are generally OK around at least Seoul, Suwon and Busan so it's good for orienting yourself. The navigation supports the subway too (though currently the station names are only given in Hangul unlike Japan which will render them in English). The walking directions are very shaky though so I'd not be surprised if the driving navigation were terrible.
yeah I thought they google maps was ok for me. Doesn't have everything but in terms of finding your way to the nearest subway station it worked for me!
THERES wifi everywhere in japan! every convenience store has free wifi and they are everywhere!
This video makes me realize how so not prepared I am lol. I'm one of those people who's just like 'well, I've got my stuff packed - guess I'm ready!'. Seems it's not that simple! lol Thanks for making this!
Don't worry too much, just make sure your money is all sorted before, the subway is super easy, everyone is helpful, really enjoyed my time there.
honestly you won't have problem at all in Korea... just remember one thing in subway... don't sit in old people section or you gonna get in trouble... lol well except if it's late and almost empty... and get up when a older person come close to you but don't get up to fast cause some people don't give a crap about it and just gonna take your seat. don't talk to loud in the subway... and don't forget your credit card/debit card. ohhh and everytime you enter a shop, or anything, just say answer them the same thing cause they always say Hi when something goes inside and they kind of like that when a non-korean reply in Korean,,, even when it's only one word =D
ShadeVlog I thought the same. I'm like "I will eat there and party there and shop there. Oh, there are some tips from EYK! No google maps? I'm screwed then" :D
In Singapore, just be prepared for the weather, especially if you're from a cold country. Our winter basically means rain at what is probably just like a summer rain would be like to some countries.
Also, do not sit on the reserved seats on the mrt. Especially if an elderly person is anywhere near you since people have been really touchy about that subject in recent years.
I guess the last thing I would say is probably to have a local friend around if possible? We sometimes have a few mannerisms that can be confusing to foreigners such as calling all our shop owners uncles or aunties. Also, it's probably the best way for you to know what kind of food you're actually ordering since I would guess that quite a few foreigners wouldn't know our local food too well.
Hi I was wondering if korean restaurants let people take away food, when I mean take away I mean like take left over food home because I will be going to korea by myself at the end of the year but lots of food I want to try are portioned for 2/3 people
Unless you go to a restaurant that normally does take out, most sit-down big portion restaurants don't have any take out containers available. Most people in Korea don't bring their leftovers home, but honestly, no one will care if you bring your own container for take out. Just do it! Also, I heard Lee Hyori always brings plastic containers with her to keep the leftovers :D
Eat Your Kimchi Okay thank You ^^
I live in Las Vegas and if you come here I think yiu should definately set abudget for yourself or limit your credit cards beofre hand ( if possible) because alot of stuff downtown is overpriced , esoecially because its downtown. Like fashion shwo mall i see tourists spending 3X the amount at clothu=ing stores compared to what itd be at outlets away from downtown .
Hey can you talk about Kim Hyun Joong becoming a dad ???
I'm too grossed out by the situation to talk about it...
Eat Your Kimchi Yeah it's really messed up
DisplayPie enlighten me, I WANNA KNOW.
Puffy He got a girl pregnant and it was the same girl he had beaten last year, here is some more if you wanna know more details www.allkpop.com/artisttag/Kim-Hyun-Joong
Wait, she's actually pregnant?? I thought it was just rumors~~
I'm from Italy, and my advice for tourists that come here are:
ENJOY THE FOOD. In the most open minded way you can do it.
I think this is suitable for all the countries but I'm specifically talking about mine so…
In Italy you can enjoy the most beautiful culinary experience of your life as long as you:
-choose a non touristic restaurant
-don't aspect the food to taste like the "italian" that you are used to eat in your country
-Italy is a very strongly deeply variegated country from north to south, so for example, don't try to eat the original pizza in the north (the real good one is in the Napoli area), in the central Italy, eat the Ragù, piadina, and tortellini, in the Northern more cheesy things and so on…
ENJOY THE LITTLE CITIES (Rome, Venice, Florence and Milan aren't not even a tenth of the beauty that Italy have.) there are stunning scenery in the country side, and also in the coast that you can't imagine if you just visit the busiest city in Italy.
That been said, I'll go for the "BAD" THINGS TO KNOW:
-in Italy most of the adult population can't speak english, so, don't be rude, just make sure to bring a pocket dictionary, people here have a really big heart, and I'm sure they will help you in any way possible
-transport system is basically fucked up, so don't plan your trip too much for times, because here it's not so strange to have few minutes/hours of delay in train or metro or busses :/
I can continue for hours listing all the bad and good things you can find here but I'll stop here :) enjoy your trip wherever it'll be!
Love you Simon and Martina :D
We love you too :D
The bad thing about traveling to the U.S. is that if you are not in a city you need a car to get around. So my tip is to rent a car at the airport.. otherwise you are pretty limited.
Don't spend on hotels. Rent an apartment through Airbnb and save twice - thrice the amount of money and get free wireless internet that you can carry around(sometimes, there are handsome apartment hosts winkwink)! It really helps! I used Airbnb the last time I went to Korea ^^
Hi! :) May I know where in South Korea did you visit, and is it okay if you share the Airbnb apartment you stayed at? Because I'm also planning on renting instead of booking a hotel. Thank you :D
Rachel Ann Pequet www.airbnb.com/rooms/4274278 I visited Seoul since it was my first time. Went with my family. The owner offers free services for his salon. He's really awesome! Hahaha.
daehyun zelo I've never tried hotels but I've heard the same thing! It's too costly for me though since we visited at a peak season. Hopefully, I'd be able to try those when we come back next winter. :D Enjoy your trip! Haha.
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Free services?! Oh my that seals the deal. Haha! I checked out his place, it looks amazing! Just too bad that the dates when we'll be visiting are already closed off in his calendar. His place seems really popular, and he looks like a model, judging from his profile picture. Haha. Thank you so much for sharing this info though, super appreciated! :)
aya omg omg thank you soooo much!! You are a life saver! The places are good and prices are very low! When I checked hotels. It said 150USD a night and that crushed my dream to go to Korea! Seriously thank you so much for the tip!
Omg I feel so weird, I legit like just woke up from a dream where I was like best friends with both of you and we filmed a bunch of videos together ;A; WHY ARE DREAMS JUST DREAMS
So if there is no google maps in Korea.... mapquest? What do they use for directions there? :) I'd like to know!
They use their own search engine maps, like Daum and Naver.
Eat Your Kimchi Even if I have the map saved offline? i've been meaning to use google maps as my location bible when i go there (only a month to go!!! yay!!) so that tip got me anxious for a bit.
Eat Your Kimchi Of cool i didn't know both had a maps system too! Thank you! I hope to go there as an exchange student when i reach level 2 Korean in my major.
Kathleen Rosario The reason google maps doesn't work in Korea is because the Korean roads aren't documented in google maps
Jerry Nguyen But why am I able to locate places in Korea using google maps? And also check routes from one place to another (gmaps even tells which subway station to hop in/hop off)?
I guess the most recent tip for those who want to visit Singapore and soak in a bit of nightlife is that there's a new liquor ban that's going to start in April - it will be illegal to drink in public places including void decks, parks and on the streets from 10.30pm to 7am. The retail sale of alcohol from 10.30pm will also banned
(clubs and pubs are ok, but they have their own rules to follow) so if you want to get some drinks, get it early!
www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/parliament-new-liquor-law-passed-public-drinking-late-ni
I'm from the Netherlands and to me American bread is very soft. I've live in America for a long time, so I've gotten used to their bread, but Dutch bread is nicer because it has better texture. The best way I can describe the difference is this; Dutch bread is like perfectly cooked pasta, where American bread is like overcooked pasta. >.
+Sable Rain I have to disagree :D For me, as an international living in NL, I pretty much think that your bread is exactly like the one I had in the US. All of it is squishy, Ouah. Even if it has like a darker color, it's still squishy and soft. I always bring my own bread from home
Lena
That's really interesting. I can't really think of an explanation of why your experience is so different. Maybe it varies by region? That's doubtful, though, since the Netherlands is pretty small and the U.S. is very homogenized. All I can say is I have family and friends all over the Netherlands, in Utrecht, Amsterdam, near Groningen, and near Haarlem and I'm in heaven when I go there and eat their nutty, toothsome bread for breakfast or lunch. It's the same when I've visited friends and family in Germany. Maybe European bread flour is just different than American bread flour? Growing up in America in the 90s I remember all my friends had flaccid Wonder Bread and honey-wheat bread that felt and tasted like a sponge and was too sweet, haha. My mom got our bread from a specialty French bakery in Houston because none of us liked American style bread. Everyone's got different tastes though, so I respect that your experience is just different from mine. :3
I live in Zuid-Holland, so it's probably not related to the province it comes from. I guess we just have different definitions of bread? For me, bread has to be dark and textured, like rye bread etc. For me, all the white/squishy stuff is toast, not bread :D I love the dutch cuisine otherwise (Poffertjes, Stamppot and Olliebollen are my favorite) but I refuse to by bread in NL :D
Another top tip: use AirBnb. Rented a cute little studio for two weeks for no more than the price of a hostel (Y). Unless your looking to meet people.
EddieXXI can you rent it for a month or a year? Or does it have to be only 2 weeks?
What happened to KPOP music mondayssss ;-;
Spudgy ate it.
dammit spudgy
Visiting Sweden - Don't take a taxi, there is no regulation on prices and they'll rob you blind. If you're in the Stockholm region, make sure to take a time limited ticket to the public transport (one week, 72 hours, etc.), because single tickets are very expensive too. Once you have that thouhg, the public transport kicks ass. You can use the same ticket to use the buss and all local rail transport (maybe even the boats, don't know for sure) as much as you want over the whole area.
Also good to know: Apart from the three proper cities (Stockholm, Göteborg and Malmö), Most of Sweden consists of small towns and countryside, and the further north, the more sparse the population. You'll find food on the road, but be prepared for long hours in the woods.
Any tips on renting a car and driving in korea?
That's actually a good topic idea! We should do a video on it. Hmmm
Thanks!
+DJ BASSBITZ did they make a video on it?
+Simon and Martina This would still be a very intersting topic for a video, cause a friend and I actually plan to go on a roadtrip through Korea! :')
Just use a taxi. I reccomend the orange ones which is being runned by the government.
Anybody could make a seoul travel itinerary for us? Like let's say , we're going on a 1 week trip!
What would be the best "route" or "travel destinations" to go to in a
particular sequence. Like let's say, Day 1 we go to myeongdong Day 2
Insadong Day 3 Itaewon Day 4 Hongdae ... etc etc Cause honestly, those
of us who have interest in going to korea, we know about these places
but we don't know in what sequence would be best to visit the different
areas.... Thank you! *Mainly focused on shopping and food . and a little bit of sight seeing and visiting JYP YG AND SM Entertainment hahahahah*
Does mastercard work in South Korea?
It will! My visa debit card works.
No. Nothing works in Korea. Maybe Discover Card
So these Korean people came to Jamaica on some business, but they wanted to do it on a budget and they made some fundamental mistakes even though they were warned. Japanese people and Americans also make lots of silly mistakes too.
1. People with class or money don't walk on the streets in Jamaica. (Sorry, but it's true). If you are visiting Jamaica, plan to either rent a car, pay taxi fare or have someone else drive you around. Not that it's that unsafe it's just awkward, strange and bringing way to much attention to yourselves.
2. Do not, under any circumstances, stay in the mountains if you plan to be going to the city frequently. It is hard to come down the hill and our roads can only be navigated by us. So serious. Our roads are not beautifully paved. They're paved by NATURE my friends. I know people who got into accidents coming down the mountain and ended up in big trouble. Just because staying in the hills is cheaper, does not mean it's a good idea.
3. PLEASE find someone who is Jamaican to guide you. Even if it's just frequent phone calls, that's good. But don't come here thinking you can figure everything out. Our country is build on networking and lots of culture. Plus patois is impossible to understand by most foreigners.
4. ALSO ALL JAMAICANS ARE NOT BLACK. PLEASE. PLEAASE KNOW THIS BEFORE COMING. Thanks.
When coming to England from pretty much anywhere, my number one tip is to bring a lot of money with you or book a holiday with an all-inclusive or half-board option. Dining out at most restaurants is quite expensive - a basic main meal, one soft drink and a desert can often set you back about £20 to £25, that's without sides, alcoholic drinks or starters.
However keep in mind that you do not have to tip! You should only tip someone if their service was outstanding - food on time and cooked properly, attentive, etc.
Another expensive part of coming to England is travel. Whilst the London underground works pretty well, when it's workers aren't on strike, it can be painfully expensive. I'd recommend getting a full day card from zones one to six, which also allows you on buses.
Taxis are so expensive. Try and avoid taxis, especially if holidaying in London.
So if Google maps doesn't work, how can I find my way around sites? In Thailand, I found my way around using Google Maps.
Tips for traveling in the USA
(1) BRING A COAT. NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE GOING.
(2) There is not free wifi everywhere, the best place to go is a coffee shop. (Sometimes McDonalds too)
(3) If you need help with anything for any reason, IT IS OKAY TO STOP PEOPLE AND ASK. We dont mind lending a hand and will probably even ask you where you're from out of curiosity. =]
(4) If you are in a rush, fast food will be readily availble many places (Not all places however). I know I know, fast food places seem gross and all, but there is one place called Chik-fil-a that is above the rest. It is Hindi, Jew, and Muslim safe because it's all just chicken! It is very tasty and the service there is VERY GOOD. AS IN BLOCK B GOOD. Clean, fast, and healthier than other fast food places.
(5) Don't just go to big cities.
(6) Drive through different neighborhoods and see what the different houses look like, it's very interesting, even for citizens. =]
(7) Credit cards are accepted most places. HOWEVER!!!! If it is a hole in the wall cheap Asian food place, 70% of the time it is cash only, so if you are going to an Asian restaurant, bring cash to be safe.
(8) Go to Walmart!!! It is free entertainment. =]
(9) On a Saturday, go to a pet store!! Endless cute animals to pet and hug??? YES. I say saturday because that is the day the shelters go to the pet stores (Thats when ll the kids are off school)
(10) Bring lots of money. America is expensive.
(11) Bring lots and lots of money, America is expensive.
(12) Like wherever you go, keep your mind open and try new things! =]
You can find CitiBank ATM inside major subway stations like Shinchon and Gangnam! Really easy to find actually.
if you're going to visit Morocco:
- be sure to tell the taxi driver ( if it's a small taxi; because there are also big one's) to turn on the counter. because they take advantage of tourits and make them pay at least 5 time more than what it takes.
- if you are at a souk be sure to always negotiate the price if it's not clearly written, sellers take tooo much advantage of tourists
BUT MOROCCO IT'S A WONDERFUL AND AMAZING COUNTRY :D ( and especially Agadir ;) )
I know that a lot of people say you may not be able to find clothes that fit you in Korea but when I was there I found a bunch of cute dresses and shirts! I'm pretty average size wise in North America and didn't have any problem with things I bought there. Just make sure to look at what you're buying before you get it!
Tips for Helsinki, Finland:
1. Don't use taxis unless you really can't navigate, as the public transport works well enough and is much cheaper.
Taxis from the airport to the centre are about 40€ for 1-2 people, so a 5€/person with a bus or a train (trains from July 2015) is just cheaper and equally fast.
2. Everything is expensive, especially restaurants, especially if it's something local or associated with Finland (reindeer, local fish etc.).
3. Alcohol stronger than 4,7% can only be bought in special alcohol stores (Alko) and due to high taxation is quite expensive. Also you will be asked for a document demonstrating your age, even if you are much older.
4. Local transportation travel cards can be bought in pretty much all R-kioski convenience stores and other places, and let you pay less for single tickets. If you plan to travel a lot during couple of day, it could be cheaper to buy a 1-7 day pass. Single tickets for Helsinki are valid for 60 minutes and you can use them for any form of transport, including a ferry to Suomenlinna fortress.
5. If arriving during winter November-March, it'll be probably relatively cold and from December-February it's possible to have really cold -20 weather+strong wind from the sea. Summer is great and June-July is a great time to visit, as people come out and there are many events and festivals all over the city.
If you want to come to Austria.... Then come over it is really beautiful here. But you have always to take your umbrella with you, even it is sun,JUST BRING it. And never take a TAXI caus it is sooo expensive, 20 min caused me 50 euros, so use the train or the bus. ;)
Hong Kong's subway also is really Convenient. It's called MTR. It's crowded but it's really net. I think it's almost better than Korea. But we don't have those Seoul Busan thing unlike Korea since HK is just a city. BUT we can take the MTR to some parts of China.
We also have those multi- purpose cards, we call them "Octopus Cards". I have no idea why it's named that xD
You should visit Hong Kong xD Then, you could bring me with you to South Korea.xD
Not all the info is right guys, I live here too.
1. Incheon airport has hidden restaurants all over the place, I've eaten 5000 won korean food before boarding a flight. You just have to check the airport map - there could be something near your gate.
2. As for the travel maps for ANDROID users while in Seoul you can download Seoul Subway and Seoul Bus - obviously named apps. Because these guys forget that not everyone uses APPLE.
3. Banks in Korea will have a sticker saying GLOBAL ATM - most will allow foreign credit cards. If you're from the UK and have a debit card some machines won't allow it but a lot of the convenience store machines will. I found that the Lotte atm didn't work but other regular ones did (they have buttons not a touch screen). I've never been able to use citi bank machines but I have had luck with KB bank and Woori bank with my debit card.
4. T Money cards are available at convenience stores and most subway stations have card vending machine.
5. The Korean countryside can be quite good. Head over to the mountains, the sandy beaches along the north east coast, if you're into volunteering why not plough some rice in September. There is plenty to do, Seoul isn't the only highlight of Korea.
For travellers to New Zealand:-NZ is so diverse, with many different people (mainly from the Pacific Islands and southeast Asia). In Auckland, every year in the beginning of March there are festivals to celebrate this diversity, such as PolyFest and Pasifika. I highly reccomend you get tickets if you are travelling at this time. Everyone speaks English you will find free wifi in most cafes, restaurants and hotels - credit cards are widely accepted. We love seafood it is abundant and fresh and we make fantastic wines. Awesome places to see and eat at apart from Auckland: Rotorua for an amazing Maori cultural experience, Raglan for surfing, Taupo for its beautiful lake and skiing (June, July, August @ Turoa/Whakapapa Ski fields), Wellington for Art and lifestyle (beware its windy as hell!) From there, go across Cook Strait on the Ferry to the South Island, it offers great hiking & kyaking. Visit Marlborough and experience the wines, kyak in Milford Sound, and try the best oysters in NZ in Bluff - these are a few places, there are so many more awesome places, everyone is friendly and hospitable and really down to earth, so if you ever need help don't be afraid to ask!
Finland tips:
1. If you can find your way around by bus, take the bus. Taxis are safe to use, know their way around usually and are relaible/fancy car-wise but they are VERY expensive.
2. Everything is expensive. Prepare double the money you think is ok. Cards like Visa or Mastercard should work everywhere.
3. Restaurants close early compared to say, southern Europe. It's hard to find non-McD stuff to eat after 10 in the evening. Shops are closed on Sundays.
4. Coffee is good almost everywhere in Finland, but it's harder to find fancy tea. Candy is really good.
5. Alcohol other than cider or beer is not sold in grocery stores. If you want to buy wine to drink in your hotel room or something you need to find Alko, the dedicated liquor store. Restaurant liquor is usually, you guessed it, expensive.
Everything here was correct in my experience as an exchange student in Seoul, but as for the Wi-Fi... not totally true, at least for me. If I am walking by lots of little stores on the street, sometimes my phone will suddenly alert me to a KakaoTalk message because I had walked through a Wi-Fi zone. But the majority of the Wi-Fi zones I stumble across are very, very slow and even sending or receiving a KakaoTalk message would be a hassle. Of course, sometimes I get good ones (iptime!!! if you see this connect to it, it is your Wi-Fi savior trust me).
TL;DR: Wi-Fi not super easy to find on the go. iptime rocks.
I travel around a lot(from the USA) and I've lived in Sweden for the past 6 yrs, honestly it's the most efficient country to visit. Everything works really well, although sometimes in winter the train tracks will freeze and you'll be screwed. But now living in London I've realized how that easy living has made some things hard for me. Example A: There are some great markets in London, with wonderful street vendors but have cash on you or you will have to pay a minimum of like 10£. Example B: If you are traveling and have suitcases or big bags try not to come during rush hour (especially central line) otherwise the tube transforms into the 6th circle of hell and it might take you 45min-1hour to get somewhere that could have taken 15mins. And lastly, Example C: Get a wifi egg and download whatsapp to text with anyone here. It's easier and cheaper than calling round everywhere.
Can you do a TL;DR on tips & tricks on visiting Japan? You guys have been fortunate to go so many times that your insight would be really beneficial for those (like me) who dream to go there someday!
Please? :)
ETA: You guys covered some stuff for Japan in this vid. But anything else you could think of would be awesome!
Tips when coming to Singapore.
1. Our alcohol is crazy expensive so I won't really recommend you to drink much here.
2. The good food is hidden in Hawker centers or coffee shops in the less touristy areas. Do your homework or make a Singaporean friend who'll bring you around and eat all the good food!!! I'll love to bring ya'all around SG to stuff our faces Simon and Martina!!! ❤️
US airport security is over the top compared to other countries I've been too. In Japan and Hong Kong getting through security was easy.
Can you do a Tl;DR about traveling with animals? Specifically, flying with Spudgy, public transportation, etc. Doesn't have to be localized to Korea.
If traveling to London, get out cash from a bank ATM because loads of ATMs in the capital charge you and cafes/shops regularly charge you if you spend under the limit (normally 10 or 5 pounds). Also, avoid the underground during rush hour - it is incredibly squashed and us commuters in London are a very passive-aggressive, grumpy breed - sorry about that!! Instead, walk it! Check the local maps outside of tube stations (big dark blue columns) as Google maps is crappy in Central but the maps recommend how long a walk will take you and point you in the direction of touristy spots. Honestly, by the time you go into the tube station, queue to get on a train, elbow your way onto a train and get out again, 9 times out of 10 it's much quicker -and nicer- to walk!
Traveling to Norway:
1. I would always suggest people to bring their umbrella and a sweater/cardigan in their purse. The weather here changes so quickly that you're never too prepared, especially in the summer time. It's like karma is watching you 24/7 and if you try to leave the house without an umbrella, karma will defiantly let you pay you price for that.
2. Please be open minded! Norwegian people are often been described as cold and not welcoming, but I would say we're the total opposite. We just might have a different way of showing our emotions than what's regular in your culture. In public, we don't talk to strangers, and if a person is by themselves, they don't usually smile that much. I think that's the reason we might come of as cold, but it just another day in the lives of Norwegian, aka. It's not that we don't care…we just have a hard time showing it. And when it comes to languages, even though English is not our first language, we start learning it very early, and most of us speak English quite well. So if you have any questions when you're here, don't hesitate, just ask us! I can't promise that we'll the answers to all of them, but we will do our best to help you guys :)
And btw. I was in Seoul in january, and actually had a really hard time using wi-fi in public. Even though most of them didn't required any password what so ever, they seem to require a membership that I had to apply for before I arrived? Please, if anybody understands me, and know the answer to this, tell me :) I'm already planning my next trip ^_^
I withdrew money from a Citibank atm in Hongdae once using my Citibank (Singapore) credit card and there was like a 7% charge for transaction fee. If I had used a different bank card, it would have cost more. So my advice is that it's better to bring more money or just pay using you card rather than withdrawing. And also the exchange rate for withdrawing is different than if you purchase an item using your card. BOTTOMLINE: Do not withdraw cash unless you're extremely desperate.
If you're visiting Malaysia;
1. From the airport, take KLIA Express. It takes you to the central train station in Kuala Lumpur in 30 minutes. Sharp. At the station, there are trains that web out across the state.
2. Have cash on you. Stores only accept cards above a certain amount eg; $20 and above only.
Oh sizes.... In Australia, I'm generally an XS, being a skinny Asian girl, but when I recently went to Taiwan I went to buy clothes and even an XL was too small on me!!!! ....I ended sticking with unisex designs/sizes to save my pride. >
Tips for coming to Singapore:
Alcohol is crazy expensive (and there's a like a restriction on drinking it in unlicensed places after 10.30pm). Head to the residential areas for cheaper food - the food sold on the main shopping belt and the touristy areas tend to be a dollar or two more expensive. Singapore is pretty well connected so I guess you'd do fine. Also, you might want to get a WiFi egg since open WiFi spots are hard to come by.
P.S. Throw away your gum you usually can't bring it in.
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Can we please talk about how Korean male citizens must enlist in the army for 2 years? Even Idols~ I'm curious to how dangerous of jobs they are doing and why they must go for 2 years.
Ya want a tip ? Kay here's one. I know you guys have been to Cologne before so sorry if that comes too late for you... Germany Cologne Airport. DO NOT USE a taxi to get you into main city town-unless you are in a terrible rush. Take either the ICE( Intercityexpress)-Train 11 minutes to city ( or a regular one ) 15 minutes. There is a station right in the Airport so very conveinient. Taxis into city will be like 30 Euros at least, while ICE is 8 EURO and regular trains 2,80 EUR ! ( not to mention traffic jams and such..) ---Prefer eating not in the oldtown ( Altstadt ), because it is a tourist's magnet and prices are high therefore. Instead go into newmarket ( Neumarkt ) or at " Ringe ", lot of pubs and restaurants for resonable prices. Enjoy your stay and email me for more advices if you like.
Miss Deegee Luckily, we had someone pick us up at the airport of Cologne :D
Eat Your Kimchi Lucky you two guys :) sure the best transport is a private one :)
Holy...moly.. I have just started a career as an app developer three months ago and kind of been participating in a major upgrade project of SeoulBus for Android :) (This major update will also be available for iOS pretty soon!) I really appriciate you guys for introducing the app to people who are plainning to come to Korea :) However, I must say that the app does not fully support English language (e.g., the names of bus stops are only shown in Korean as the screenshots in the video) due to the limitation of data we can get from bus compaines.... Well, now I got to know that non-korean speakers could be relying on the app to find theirs ways when they first come to Korea, I will see what I can do about the problem!
If you come to Paris and want to get a taxi make sure it's the real deal. Go to the taxi area and don't accept random offers. If you'd rather take public transport make sure you go to the front desk to buy your ticket, not at the machine, because you'll want to ask for a public transportation map at the same time.
Also, as tempting as it might be, don't buy food at the airport: it won't be the best and it'll be overly expensive! And exchange euros before coming to France to get the best rate.
And then the biggest tip I can probably give is DO NOT try and understand/give money/accept subway tickets from/talk to the random people (usually Romanians...) who are inevitably going to try to steal from you. But be offended either, they do it with everyone, not just tourists. And if you do happen to get stuck with them more often than not some nice French person will help you out. ;)
Hello Simon and Martina! I am from Peru. If someday you come to Lima Peru you need to know that it's very important to take a taxi inside the airport or make a reservation before coming to my country and then someone would pick you up because outside it's kind of dangerous. You can exchange money near your hotel. Most of the hotels are in a secure place.Here un Lima summer is since December until March. Our food is the most delicious in the world so don't forget to try Ceviche wich is a traditional seafood from the Coast. Finally if you want to go to CUSCO,where everyone wants to go, don't forget to take a pill that called "Sorochepill" because CUSCO is in the highland and some people feel a little bit sick because of the altitude, you're going to find good weather in Cusco if you go between May till August. Try to come soon to Peru we have Coast, Highlands and Jungle! 😊
well, im from Singapore... it shouldnt be a problem for english speakers.. even the old uncle and aunties(most of them) can speak enough english to communicate with you.
street signs are only in english... taxi drivers, bus drivers all speak english..
if you can get lost in Singapore, i applaud you... lol..
The last two years I've only used the local airport for travel, and there is no tip for that. XD It has two airlines and it's so tiny and quiet. Maybe just to eat before you come because there isn't much to eat there. That's ISP MacArthur Airport. Otherwise you'd be coming in from NYC and those are just hubs for all sorts of stuff. Just know the public/ground transportation for those.