Don't worry about your prescription! I have terrible eyesight too (like -6.50) and they have tons of awesome glasses shops/eye doctors. You can get your shoe size because I'm a size 9 men so I buy men's shoes since the women's don't fit. About the age thing, I have no idea, but I've seen older peeps working in Korea, so just go for it! - M
@inu671 Yes, they totally home some big sized bras, but they aren't stylish at all, and they're a little hard to find, unlike our giant La Senza or Victoria Secret stores in Canada/USA!
@GiselleB961 I'm also 5'8, but it comes down to your body shape. Because I'm curvy, I can sometimes fit Korean clothing but it won't fit properly. Button up stuff will NOT shut AT ALL and if it's a short dress, it turns into a shirt on me. Pants, forget it.
You could probably get those Hidden Valley packets of mix-it-yourself ranch powder, and then pack like a whole giant case of that, in one suitcase. That way, you have yourself like a lifetime supply of the stuff, and it will weigh a LOT less (and that means that it will pretty much pay for itself, when you go to check it in at the airport). I'm not exactly sure what you add to it? My dressing-of-choice is blue cheese (on french fries!), but I'm thinking butter-milk? Which, if you can't make that yourself, you can always get a trained poodle to do it for you, it's that easy. One small carton of store-bought butter-milk can potentially last you forever, if you have a supply of regular, fresh milk available, and are careful to "feed" and maintain it properly--which, again, is not rocket-surgery, by any means.
Can you get apple cider vinegar in Korea? Mix mayo, cider vinegar, and fresh black pepper. You get a flavor similar to ranch dressing. Might help with your craving or save space for something else to pack.
The stuff about clothing size is so true. I'm considered a rather large Asian over here (I have to buy shirts in "large") but back in Vancouver, I wear "small" or child's "extra large"... Also, I'm always amazed at how impressive your videos' production values are. (Oh, and your site's lesson ideas have saved my bacon already, and I've only been teaching in Korea for a month. Thanks!)
Guys... i"ve lived in korea for 8 years...and i have been asked a million times "what should i bring" ... from now on i'm just going to recommend your video... YOU ROCK!! oh... and i haven't laughed this much in forever.. THANKS!!
I'm going to South Korea as an exchange student this autumn, and the organization I'm going with is called Rotary. You should check them out, I think they exist in almost every country! :)
Simon And Martina! Just a little friendly tip from a fellow Foreigner :) If you can't find deodorant, lemons is a GREAT alternative. You can sweat all day and not smell like anything! I have tried this many times and have been happy with the results. Thank you for your time~~!
Very helpful video! I am watching many of your videos in your series to prepare for my trip in three weeks. I am studying at Hanyang University for four weeks, and spending roughly a week in Incheon, Seoul, and Changwon to visit my exchange families and friends. I am excited!! I love your videos because I can get a foreigner's perspective, which is just perfect :) I am from upstate New York.
I am 6'2. I find I can wear most short sleeved shirts but it is impossible to find a long sleeved shirt with sleeves long enough. Some shirts aren't long enough in the waist though. I have had some success with pants. Many become too tight in the calf but you can find some that will fit at a Home Plus or E-Mart.
News flash, guys... Simon, if you couldn't find the clothing or shoes that fits your size in Korea you obviously didn't know where to shop. It was only a couple of winters ago but, I was there with my son who's 6'4" tall, wears 30"x36" pants and size13 shoes as well. I happened to come across some little shops in Namdaemoon (South Gate) Market and Myoung Dong in Seoul and was able to buy several pants for my son. Unfortunately, they don't carry any shoes size bigger than 12 around there so don't even bother asking. As for the shoes, the best place I suggest you try out is Itaewon, near 8th US Army Base in Seoul, Korea. This entire area is frequented by many American soldiers and their family members as well as other foreigners that you may have best luck finding anything that fits someone taller or generally bigger than average Korean. I admit it is time consuming since not all the shops catered toward tall and slender guys like my son but it's there and you just have to know where to look.... Hope this information helps.
A) Don't worry about the political conflict. N Korea is all talk. That shouldn't make you not go at some point. I'm studying abroad, leaving in 3 weeks actually, to go to Hanyang University for four weeks. As far as high school programs, they can be really hard to find. For starters, try hosting a student! I've hosted two exchange students (junior and senior year of high school) from Korea, through a program called EduKorea, and also Pacific Cultural Exchange. That is at least a one-way exchange
@hungoversundays you can check just about anything, except explosives. You can check any sort of liquids, except flammables. Plus, deodorant is solid (most deo in N. America is anyway; you got that weird liquid roll-on stuff in Europe) so you can take it in carry on anyway.
i gotta remeber that when i go over there in a few years. ive been planing 2 go there since i got out of school but money was my only problem. and now a hav 2 rember 2 pack all this stuff 2! its going 2 be a long couple of years.
Here's a good trick for having plenty of ranch dressing in Korea. Get the powdered ranch mix. Much smaller and you can pack much more. Then when you get to Korea you can just mix the powder with mayo and butter. Also if you run out you can just have your parents send you some more powdered mix packages in the mail.
Hola from 2017 lmao I'm a little glad to see this "less quality (camera) and edit" video on here. I am soon moving to Japan and wanted to make some videos but it just proves to me you have to start somewhere ! And then you can work your way to better slowly :)
wow thank you so much! I didnt even think about clothes I thought I would just find them there. Im a c cup but im very small. I love shopping hopefully I can find some things!!
You can maybe talk to Rotary, EF, or other programs about possible options that may be available perhaps? As far as going to Korea, at least. Or, you can host students like I did, and then go in college. I never studied abroad in high school because I was a music student and could not leave all I had at home (orchestras, etc) BUT now I am doing a summer program in Korea, in college, which is perfect!(Korea(n) is my other passion aside from music.) Good luck :)
This is a very random question but why do North Americans use roll on deodorant as opposed to aerosol? I'm from Australia and here absolutely NO-ONE uses roll on, and people would think you're weird if you did. Like the commercial shown at 2:15- We had that ad here too, except the girl ran over and sprayed his underarm with an aerosol, not roll on.
I don't know haha:) I live in North America and we (at least me) use roll on. I actually hardly see aerosol at stores. Maybe we think its more practical or something? im sure they work the same way:D
I'm from Melbourne, Australia and a lot of my friends and family use roll on and aerosol deodorant and there is a large variety of both in our supermarkets but people mainly just use the aerosol if they are or have been playing sport or working out. I have also lived in San Diego, USA for 6 months and found that most people used those speed stick things that are in the add in this video but they are more like dry soap rather than the wet roll on that we have. I have seen speed sticks in supermarkets in Australia but I don't think they are as popular. Wow, such an in-depth convo on deodorant :P
If you have heavy periods, bring the extra long Always pads to whatever country youàre going to! All the countries I've stayed in had horrible pads (mostly western Europe).
@crazyhypergurl neutrogena is a little bit expensive.. if you live in the US, you can expect Neutrogena products to be 2-3 dollars more expensive than it is there. They have most shampoo brands so you don't have to worry about that.
so i was thinking about what you guys said about taking ranch with you and i think you should instead take hidden valley ranch mix. it saves a lot of space so you can take tons more and it doesnt expire (for a while)
um if you're going there for the summer, plan for a rainy surprise. in the summer there's a monsoon season where it rains continuously for about a month. simon and martina has a vid about it. you should see.
I love Ranch! I'm not surprised that it's hard to find in Korea. I have two sister in the UK, and I think the one in London finally found a place to buy it, after living there for over ten years. My mom would send her care packages with Ranch and other hard to find yummy stuff. This video is super useful. Now I know that if I do get to go to Korea (which I really hope to), I probably won't be able to find anything in my size (shoes 9/10, bra DD).
omgomgomg do NSLI-Y!!! it's fully funded, for high schoolers for either 6 weeks in the summer or an entire school year! i'm applying next year. also, there's a really cool facebook group full of applicants if you want LOTS of info and people to be around that understand your obsession with korea. it's very competitive, but don't give up. it's the only extremely amazing SK program out there for us high schoolers..I would DEFINITELY look into it!! good luck :)
this was such a great video. i spent three years in korea (came home in march), and I understand all of what you had on here. I want to go back, but I'm going to mail a box or two over before I would go back.
If you are coming to Korea, make sure you check out EYKs videos. I actually found them by searching about how to use the Korean thermostats for the heating and hot water. They inspired me to make a video about where to find Korean deodorant since it is kind of hard to find.
The size thing is so true, when my girlfriend was in Canada, she had trouble finding clothes that fit. The smallest ladies sizes didn't fit, and the largest girls sizes didn't fit.
The part about root beer - I guess it was (or is?) similar to Japan in that case? My aunt (great aunt technically, but she wants you to just call her aunt, it makes her sound younger, she says ;3) came over from Japan several years ago and was excited to try root beer when we took her out for dinner, apparently it's not/was not very common over there either...If you're wondering, she loved it XD
Eunhyuk is a Korean pop idol in a group called Super Junior, which is AMAZING, and also is the top guy group in Korea. Basically if you've heard of Girls' Generation/SNSD their the girl version of Super Junior. :)
I'm in the application process now to teach in Korea, but was wondering when you were planning on posting a video about transporting your animal. It's something that I'm wrestling with at the moment.
you guys are the most adorable dorky couple ever! watching you guys has (and reading your FAQ) has help me make the decision to try teaching english in korea for 1 year before going to medical school. ill be a senior this fall in college so i need to figure out fast what i have to do to make that happen! but i love you guys and would love any advice ya got!
I'm also the same size and I don't know about Korea but I've stayed in Thailand and Vietnam and stores there rarely carry anything above a size 6.5 or 7. In Thailand I broke my shoes and I had to buy guys sneakers.
@Tishune yea but they're expensive as hell and are pretty small..you can always get Dri-colo at drug stores to actually get rid of your stinky sweat glands too lol
@eva0208 Well I usually just cut the lemon in fours and put the three rest in a ziplock baggy so it doesn't spoil. Then I take the piece I picked and just make sure the juice gets on my armpits. And you're done :)
Hi..I am from Bangladesh..and now studying in Korea.. your videos are so humerus.... they make me lough..:) they are informative too...and help me a lot... Thanks for these nice videos...keep going.....:)
@Dhalsim06 it depends on people. maybe korea wasn't the place for you, but doesn't mean it's like that for everybody. it depends on what city you lived in, and especially what type of people were around you. it's the same as travelling to any other country. I would have had a very weird impression of the US if I went to per say a little town in the Midwest instead of the big cities
@ 7:02 in the background on the table - is it charming junkie (german title, hehe, don't know if it's similar...) ?! I just love this manga XD Umi's so complicated to handle, but nearly no manga character could be cuter, and Naka isn't simple herself, so....anyway....otaku-self is taking over the controll ... Good choice XD
For the past few years I'd been aiming for a maths degree, but sinse I started 6th form I've gone off the subject. I now want to do Korean, but I dunno how to convince my parents - they think languages are kinda useless (rediculous, I know). But, if I do, one of the uni's I can go to (Sheffield) does a year abroad in Korea! Imagine if I could...
I take it your apartment doesn't have an oven, because oven-fresh homemade are clearly the best cookies you can get. Now, if only I knew a way to ship you frozen cookie dough - you'd flip for my mocha chocolate chunk cookies. Can you get sour cream and light whipping cream in Korea? If so, that would make the whole ranch thing easier, since you could just pack the seasoning packets and mix up your dressing fresh.
The leggings thing are totally true!! I went there to visit my family last year and i had to get size large because the medium size leggings were baby sized on me.. Im 160 cm and less than 45 kg... ㄱㅅㄱ
@mermaidchan25 I think having a shoe size bigger than a 7 is considered big for Asians. Idk. I'm Korean and I can find shoes in my size (I wear a 7 1/2 and 8) and I wear like 245 in Korean shoe size. I think you can find a 250 but anything bigger will be hard if possible to find.
I never understood but a lot if asians just don't sweat a lot. We just get sweaty and then its dries off or isn't enough to stick and stay. I've never had the pit stains.
A&W root beer is good stuff! LCD Soundsystem background music :) Lulz @ "judo chop!" Oh, and the bee cup is adorable. I laughed so hard! XD Your vids are so fun and refreshing to watch! Keep it up :D
Hey simon&martina have you been to the COEX mall? B/c there's a lil shop way in the back of the mall tht sells varieties of American brand snacks/foods/drink tht u wudn't find In a korean market. Just putting it out there if you've never heard of it :)
Haha eunhyuk from the deodorant part :P and G-Dragon from the fashion thing. :) Thanks for the tips, I'm going to South Korea (Seoul) this summer, so thank you!
I'd considered that I'd need about 10 pairs of eyeglasses; I have a very strong prescription which is even hard to get filled in the United States. And shoes, of course; I have the "average size" for a North American male (9 1/2) but I'm told even this is large in Korea. Finally, I gave up because I'm supposedly TOO OLD (unofficially) to expect a job offer in the ROK. Comments?
Since this is really late I'm not sure if this has been answered or not, but just in case I'll do it LOL. They sell pads, but I haven't really seen any tampons? So if you prefer to use them, I would definitely bring some along~ :)
yeah, i feel u guise..in korea, most stylish and cute women's clothes come in free-size which is more or less size M or L lol got my sweaters from guys department *coughscoughs* luckily they have this bunch of cute designs as well..for boots/shoes, i'd go for size 250 which is quite hard to find -_-
thank you so much!!! i'll be going to korea in a month, i'll be staying there for a long time and are there any other items that you recommend to bring?
Yeahhhh. Eric is mine too. He is so devious yet we know he's totally awesome and loving on the inside. I cried when he cried for Godric!!!
Can you guys make another video like this but updated! PLEASE........ok bye
Don't worry about your prescription! I have terrible eyesight too (like -6.50) and they have tons of awesome glasses shops/eye doctors. You can get your shoe size because I'm a size 9 men so I buy men's shoes since the women's don't fit. About the age thing, I have no idea, but I've seen older peeps working in Korea, so just go for it! - M
@inu671 Yes, they totally home some big sized bras, but they aren't stylish at all, and they're a little hard to find, unlike our giant La Senza or Victoria Secret stores in Canada/USA!
@BangBeast This is Martina's house. Her dad is big soccer fan and he collects soccer scarves, and pins, and flags etc. :D
@GiselleB961 I'm also 5'8, but it comes down to your body shape. Because I'm curvy, I can sometimes fit Korean clothing but it won't fit properly. Button up stuff will NOT shut AT ALL and if it's a short dress, it turns into a shirt on me. Pants, forget it.
@kathrynicgulmatico imovie, we both use macs.
video posted in 09 watching it 19, ten years apart XD its crazing seening you guys then to now. LOVE IT
You could probably get those Hidden Valley packets of mix-it-yourself ranch powder, and then pack like a whole giant case of that, in one suitcase. That way, you have yourself like a lifetime supply of the stuff, and it will weigh a LOT less (and that means that it will pretty much pay for itself, when you go to check it in at the airport).
I'm not exactly sure what you add to it? My dressing-of-choice is blue cheese (on french fries!), but I'm thinking butter-milk? Which, if you can't make that yourself, you can always get a trained poodle to do it for you, it's that easy.
One small carton of store-bought butter-milk can potentially last you forever, if you have a supply of regular, fresh milk available, and are careful to "feed" and maintain it properly--which, again, is not rocket-surgery, by any means.
I love rewatching these old videos...so nostalgic
@nellbellkim OOHHHH good luck! Korean "free size" will make you ragey angry when you find something you love.
Can you get apple cider vinegar in Korea? Mix mayo, cider vinegar, and fresh black pepper. You get a flavor similar to ranch dressing. Might help with your craving or save space for something else to pack.
The stuff about clothing size is so true. I'm considered a rather large Asian over here (I have to buy shirts in "large") but back in Vancouver, I wear "small" or child's "extra large"...
Also, I'm always amazed at how impressive your videos' production values are. (Oh, and your site's lesson ideas have saved my bacon already, and I've only been teaching in Korea for a month. Thanks!)
Guys... i"ve lived in korea for 8 years...and i have been asked a million times "what should i bring" ... from now on i'm just going to recommend your video... YOU ROCK!! oh... and i haven't laughed this much in forever.. THANKS!!
I'm going to South Korea as an exchange student this autumn, and the organization I'm going with is called Rotary. You should check them out, I think they exist in almost every country! :)
@MissuSakuraKissu It has a badass picture of SPUUUUDGY on it!!
Simon And Martina! Just a little friendly tip from a fellow Foreigner :) If you can't find deodorant, lemons is a GREAT alternative. You can sweat all day and not smell like anything! I have tried this many times and have been happy with the results. Thank you for your time~~!
Very helpful video! I am watching many of your videos in your series to prepare for my trip in three weeks. I am studying at Hanyang University for four weeks, and spending roughly a week in Incheon, Seoul, and Changwon to visit my exchange families and friends. I am excited!! I love your videos because I can get a foreigner's perspective, which is just perfect :) I am from upstate New York.
I am 6'2. I find I can wear most short sleeved shirts but it is impossible to find a long sleeved shirt with sleeves long enough. Some shirts aren't long enough in the waist though. I have had some success with pants. Many become too tight in the calf but you can find some that will fit at a Home Plus or E-Mart.
News flash, guys... Simon, if you couldn't find the clothing or shoes that fits your size in Korea you obviously didn't know where to shop. It was only a couple of winters ago but, I was there with my son who's 6'4" tall, wears 30"x36" pants and size13 shoes as well. I happened to come across some little shops in Namdaemoon (South Gate) Market and Myoung Dong in Seoul and was able to buy several pants for my son. Unfortunately, they don't carry any shoes size bigger than 12 around there so don't even bother asking. As for the shoes, the best place I suggest you try out is Itaewon, near 8th US Army Base in Seoul, Korea. This entire area is frequented by many American soldiers and their family members as well as other foreigners that you may have best luck finding anything that fits someone taller or generally bigger than average Korean. I admit it is time consuming since not all the shops catered toward tall and slender guys like my son but it's there and you just have to know where to look.... Hope this information helps.
Dude, this was filmed 6 years ago. I think they're good now.
C. Johnson and online shopping is so prevalent these days anyway
Can you make a updated version? Please.
A) Don't worry about the political conflict. N Korea is all talk. That shouldn't make you not go at some point. I'm studying abroad, leaving in 3 weeks actually, to go to Hanyang University for four weeks. As far as high school programs, they can be really hard to find. For starters, try hosting a student! I've hosted two exchange students (junior and senior year of high school) from Korea, through a program called EduKorea, and also Pacific Cultural Exchange. That is at least a one-way exchange
@hungoversundays you can check just about anything, except explosives. You can check any sort of liquids, except flammables.
Plus, deodorant is solid (most deo in N. America is anyway; you got that weird liquid roll-on stuff in Europe) so you can take it in carry on anyway.
i gotta remeber that when i go over there in a few years. ive been planing 2 go there since i got out of school but money was my only problem. and now a hav 2 rember 2 pack all this stuff 2! its going 2 be a long couple of years.
Very helpfull! I'm planning to go to Korea,and i didn't have NO idea of what to pack! Thanks,Simon and Martina.
감사합니다! *^_^*
Here's a good trick for having plenty of ranch dressing in Korea. Get the powdered ranch mix. Much smaller and you can pack much more. Then when you get to Korea you can just mix the powder with mayo and butter. Also if you run out you can just have your parents send you some more powdered mix packages in the mail.
Hola from 2017 lmao
I'm a little glad to see this "less quality (camera) and edit" video on here. I am soon moving to Japan and wanted to make some videos but it just proves to me you have to start somewhere ! And then you can work your way to better slowly :)
wow thank you so much! I didnt even think about clothes I thought I would just find them there. Im a c cup but im very small. I love shopping hopefully I can find some things!!
You can maybe talk to Rotary, EF, or other programs about possible options that may be available perhaps? As far as going to Korea, at least. Or, you can host students like I did, and then go in college. I never studied abroad in high school because I was a music student and could not leave all I had at home (orchestras, etc) BUT now I am doing a summer program in Korea, in college, which is perfect!(Korea(n) is my other passion aside from music.) Good luck :)
Thanks Simon and Martina!! Your video was very helpful. I will be flying from the Netherlands to Korea in just 3 weeks! I am so excited!!
This is a very random question but why do North Americans use roll on deodorant as opposed to aerosol? I'm from Australia and here absolutely NO-ONE uses roll on, and people would think you're weird if you did.
Like the commercial shown at 2:15- We had that ad here too, except the girl ran over and sprayed his underarm with an aerosol, not roll on.
I don't know haha:) I live in North America and we (at least me) use roll on. I actually hardly see aerosol at stores. Maybe we think its more practical or something? im sure they work the same way:D
SeoHyun Love Roll on is more environmental friendly :) The ozone layer loves that roll on stuff.
I feel like roll on lasts longer than aerosol (not sure if its true..I just feel like it would)
I'm from Melbourne, Australia and a lot of my friends and family use roll on and aerosol deodorant and there is a large variety of both in our supermarkets but people mainly just use the aerosol if they are or have been playing sport or working out. I have also lived in San Diego, USA for 6 months and found that most people used those speed stick things that are in the add in this video but they are more like dry soap rather than the wet roll on that we have. I have seen speed sticks in supermarkets in Australia but I don't think they are as popular. Wow, such an in-depth convo on deodorant :P
If you have heavy periods, bring the extra long Always pads to whatever country youàre going to! All the countries I've stayed in had horrible pads (mostly western Europe).
@crazyhypergurl neutrogena is a little bit expensive.. if you live in the US, you can expect Neutrogena products to be 2-3 dollars more expensive than it is there.
They have most shampoo brands so you don't have to worry about that.
Hi!!! Loved this! Anything updated yall suggest bringing? (This videos a few years old)
so i was thinking about what you guys said about taking ranch with you and i think you should instead take hidden valley ranch mix. it saves a lot of space so you can take tons more and it doesnt expire (for a while)
um if you're going there for the summer, plan for a rainy surprise. in the summer there's a monsoon season where it rains continuously for about a month. simon and martina has a vid about it. you should see.
I love Ranch! I'm not surprised that it's hard to find in Korea. I have two sister in the UK, and I think the one in London finally found a place to buy it, after living there for over ten years. My mom would send her care packages with Ranch and other hard to find yummy stuff.
This video is super useful. Now I know that if I do get to go to Korea (which I really hope to), I probably won't be able to find anything in my size (shoes 9/10, bra DD).
they normally use blankets or sheets that only cover the top of the bed instead of bedsheets.
omgomgomg do NSLI-Y!!! it's fully funded, for high schoolers for either 6 weeks in the summer or an entire school year! i'm applying next year. also, there's a really cool facebook group full of applicants if you want LOTS of info and people to be around that understand your obsession with korea. it's very competitive, but don't give up. it's the only extremely amazing SK program out there for us high schoolers..I would DEFINITELY look into it!! good luck :)
Eunhyuk, Gerard Butler, soft cookies, Reading Rainbow, magazines, Spudgy, your videos...these are a few of my favourite things!
where they found the pantene looks like Tesco, the labels look the same at least.
The editing is so funny! You guys are hilarious. Plus the dog kennel design killed me - too cute!!
this was such a great video. i spent three years in korea (came home in march), and I understand all of what you had on here. I want to go back, but I'm going to mail a box or two over before I would go back.
im from toronto too..
im going to korea this summer.....
good advices
If you are coming to Korea, make sure you check out EYKs videos. I actually found them by searching about how to use the Korean thermostats for the heating and hot water. They inspired me to make a video about where to find Korean deodorant since it is kind of hard to find.
The size thing is so true, when my girlfriend was in Canada, she had trouble finding clothes that fit. The smallest ladies sizes didn't fit, and the largest girls sizes didn't fit.
The part about root beer - I guess it was (or is?) similar to Japan in that case? My aunt (great aunt technically, but she wants you to just call her aunt, it makes her sound younger, she says ;3) came over from Japan several years ago and was excited to try root beer when we took her out for dinner, apparently it's not/was not very common over there either...If you're wondering, she loved it XD
Eunhyuk is a Korean pop idol in a group called Super Junior, which is AMAZING, and also is the top guy group in Korea. Basically if you've heard of Girls' Generation/SNSD their the girl version of Super Junior. :)
I'm in the application process now to teach in Korea, but was wondering when you were planning on posting a video about transporting your animal. It's something that I'm wrestling with at the moment.
Anyone know where the " how to bring your animals overseas" video that Simon just mentioned?
you guys are the most adorable dorky couple ever! watching you guys has (and reading your FAQ) has help me make the decision to try teaching english in korea for 1 year before going to medical school. ill be a senior this fall in college so i need to figure out fast what i have to do to make that happen! but i love you guys and would love any advice ya got!
another amazing & informative video!!!
keep up the good work Simon and Martina!
I'm also the same size and I don't know about Korea but I've stayed in Thailand and Vietnam and stores there rarely carry anything above a size 6.5 or 7. In Thailand I broke my shoes and I had to buy guys sneakers.
@Tishune yea but they're expensive as hell and are pretty small..you can always get Dri-colo at drug stores to actually get rid of your stinky sweat glands too lol
@eva0208 Well I usually just cut the lemon in fours and put the three rest in a ziplock baggy so it doesn't spoil. Then I take the piece I picked and just make sure the juice gets on my armpits. And you're done :)
this is the video that led me to your channel, because i myself was about to go to korea for the first time. never regretted subscribing. :D
this is so interesting to watch!!! I totally understand you, i am a korean and i was living in other countries and i know how you feel!!
Hi..I am from Bangladesh..and now studying in Korea..
your videos are so humerus.... they make me lough..:)
they are informative too...and help me a lot...
Thanks for these nice videos...keep going.....:)
@Dhalsim06 it depends on people. maybe korea wasn't the place for you, but doesn't mean it's like that for everybody. it depends on what city you lived in, and especially what type of people were around you.
it's the same as travelling to any other country. I would have had a very weird impression of the US if I went to per say a little town in the Midwest instead of the big cities
Is this the same house Martina's staying in Canada now?
Is this packing list still accurate for 2014? :)
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I'M only familiar with Japan but I'd say most of it still is accurate :) (2 years later comment lmao hi)
i waant a guy like simoooon, martina is SO SO SO SO SO SO LUCKY i love u guys!
I was about to point this out, but you said it! Good point about the pads being smaller, I didn't even think of that. D:
@ 7:02 in the background on the table - is it charming junkie (german title, hehe, don't know if it's similar...) ?! I just love this manga XD Umi's so complicated to handle, but nearly no manga character could be cuter, and Naka isn't simple herself, so....anyway....otaku-self is taking over the controll ... Good choice XD
They do! And the bottles are awesome!
There are very specialized tours that go to North Korea. Check some websites out.
each video i watch from you guys just encourages me more and more to go to live in Korea..!!! =D i am anxious to go there!!
i love spudgy's little snaggle tooth...it adds character, spudgy soo cute!
For the past few years I'd been aiming for a maths degree, but sinse I started 6th form I've gone off the subject. I now want to do Korean, but I dunno how to convince my parents - they think languages are kinda useless (rediculous, I know). But, if I do, one of the uni's I can go to (Sheffield) does a year abroad in Korea! Imagine if I could...
I take it your apartment doesn't have an oven, because oven-fresh homemade are clearly the best cookies you can get. Now, if only I knew a way to ship you frozen cookie dough - you'd flip for my mocha chocolate chunk cookies.
Can you get sour cream and light whipping cream in Korea? If so, that would make the whole ranch thing easier, since you could just pack the seasoning packets and mix up your dressing fresh.
I stumbled upon your videos and they are hilarious I love it!!!
The leggings thing are totally true!! I went there to visit my family last year and i had to get size large because the medium size leggings were baby sized on me.. Im 160 cm and less than 45 kg... ㄱㅅㄱ
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This helped alot!
I plan to move to Korea once I get my degree.
i love your informative videos
i must say the editing makes it so hilarious !!
VERY entertaining and extremely useful video guys!
Did you ever do a video on how to bring pets overseas?? That would be really helpful!! Thank you!
GD is like the perfect person to represent fashion in Korea
Can you get regular sized tooth brushes in Korea? In Japan they're all teeny-tiny kids sizes in the adult section!
i keep re-watching this video, never know when i might just jump on a plane and go!
love how you put GDragon for fashion xD THATRHYMED! hehe
loveee your videos. these kind of things need to be put on TV.
@mermaidchan25 I think having a shoe size bigger than a 7 is considered big for Asians. Idk. I'm Korean and I can find shoes in my size (I wear a 7 1/2 and 8) and I wear like 245 in Korean shoe size. I think you can find a 250 but anything bigger will be hard if possible to find.
hahahaha the list of food that goes well with Ranch
I never understood but a lot if asians just don't sweat a lot. We just get sweaty and then its dries off or isn't enough to stick and stay. I've never had the pit stains.
A&W root beer is good stuff! LCD Soundsystem background music :) Lulz @ "judo chop!" Oh, and the bee cup is adorable. I laughed so hard! XD
Your vids are so fun and refreshing to watch! Keep it up :D
I use ranch on everything that was mentioned on the list to. Have you tried spaghetti with ranch? It's so good :B
Hey simon&martina have you been to the COEX mall? B/c there's a lil shop way in the back of the mall tht sells varieties of American brand snacks/foods/drink tht u wudn't find In a korean market. Just putting it out there if you've never heard of it :)
Man!! seriously!! I totally agree with you!!
You can get all of your stuff in singapore!
Haha eunhyuk from the deodorant part :P and G-Dragon from the fashion thing. :) Thanks for the tips, I'm going to South Korea (Seoul) this summer, so thank you!
same here in indonesia... a sea cup and b... and the c's that they have are sooooo old looking
Simon and Martina, your videos are AmAzInGlY aWsOmE!!! Thanks for posting so much about Korea. oh your dog is so cute. :)
I'd considered that I'd need about 10 pairs of eyeglasses; I have a very strong prescription which is even hard to get filled in the United States. And shoes, of course; I have the "average size" for a North American male (9 1/2) but I'm told even this is large in Korea. Finally, I gave up because I'm supposedly TOO OLD (unofficially) to expect a job offer in the ROK. Comments?
GD "It's me in the flesh, top to bottom, so freshly dressed"
HAHAHA I love that song eevee91!
-Martina
guy's shirt size aren't really all that different, but just a bit smaller.. but for girl's it's really different (extremely small). it all depends
I love your videos though I've just watched two so far. ^^ Thanks a lot for your videos! :)))
Since this is really late I'm not sure if this has been answered or not, but just in case I'll do it LOL. They sell pads, but I haven't really seen any tampons? So if you prefer to use them, I would definitely bring some along~ :)
yeah, i feel u guise..in korea, most stylish and cute women's clothes come in free-size which is more or less size M or L lol got my sweaters from guys department *coughscoughs* luckily they have this bunch of cute designs as well..for boots/shoes, i'd go for size 250 which is quite hard to find -_-
Hooray another size 10! I've never found any lady shoes ever when I was in Asia that fit size 10 😫
thank you so much!!! i'll be going to korea in a month, i'll be staying there for a long time and are there any other items that you recommend to bring?