Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Rental: Free Palace Entry & Tips A Gyeongbokgung hanbok rental is one of the easiest cultural experiences to add to a Seoul itinerary. Rent a hanbok near the palace, change into it, take photos around Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon, then return the clothes a few hours later. There’s also another benefit: visitors wearing qualifying … Read more
Medical Emergency in Korea: Hospital, Pharmacy & 119 Guide A medical emergency in Korea can feel much more stressful when you don’t speak Korean or know how the local healthcare system works. But the basic system is actually fairly simple. For a serious or life-threatening problem, call 119. For an illness that needs medical attention … Read more
Daiso Korea Shopping Guide: Best Items & Tax Refund Tips Daiso Korea shopping has become almost a tourist activity of its own. Walk into a large Korean Daiso and you’ll find inexpensive skincare, travel accessories, stationery, kitchen goods, character merchandise and random items you didn’t know you needed until five seconds ago. For foreign travelers, … Read more
Korean Street Food Guide: Ordering, Cash & Hygiene Tips A Korean street food guide can make your first visit to places like Myeongdong or Gwangjang Market much easier. Korean food stalls can look chaotic at first. There may be no obvious line, the menu may be entirely in Korean, food is prepared right in front … Read more
Korea SIM Card vs eSIM vs Pocket WiFi: Which Is Best? Choosing between a Korea SIM card vs eSIM can be confusing before your first trip, especially when pocket WiFi is another option. The good news is that getting mobile data in Korea is easy. Major Korean airports have carrier roaming centers where travelers can … Read more
Han River Ramen Guide: How to Cook Ramyeon Like a Local Trying Han River ramen is one of the easiest ways to experience Seoul like a local. You buy a packet of Korean ramyeon from a convenience store, place it inside a special cooking container, use the self-service machine and carry the steaming noodles outside … Read more
Korean Jjimjilbang Etiquette: 10 Things You Should Never Do Understanding Korean jjimjilbang etiquette before your first visit can prevent some extremely awkward situations. A Korean jjimjilbang usually combines gender-separated bathing areas with shared sauna and relaxation spaces. For Koreans, the system feels completely normal. For international visitors, however, questions immediately appear. Can you wear a … Read more
Korea Customs Declaration: Duty-Free Allowance & Airport Guide Understanding the Korea customs declaration process is important if you’re entering Korea with expensive shopping, alcohol, perfume or other goods purchased overseas. Korea currently provides travelers with a basic duty-free allowance of up to US$800 for eligible personal goods. Certain alcohol, tobacco and perfume allowances are handled … Read more
Korean Traditional Market Guide: Yeopjeon Lunchbox & Bargaining Tips This Korean traditional market guide is for travelers who want to do more than simply walk through a market and take photos. Seoul’s Gwangjang Market and Tongin Market offer very different experiences. Gwangjang is famous for busy food stalls, bindaetteok, gimbap and yukhoe, while Tongin Market … Read more
Korea Food Delivery for Foreigners: How to Order to Your Hotel Using Korea food delivery for foreigners is much easier than many first-time visitors expect. You don’t necessarily need Baemin, a Korean bank account or fluent Korean just to order fried chicken to your hotel. Foreigner-friendly delivery services now make it possible to browse menus, … Read more
