Korea Survival Travel Guide: Everything You Need To Know 🇰🇷
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Korea Survival Travel Guide: Everything You Need To Know 🇰🇷
Kelly Today
If you're planning a trip to South Korea you'll need this one-stop guide to survive and travel like a local in South Korea. I'll be helping you travel like a local with all the best places to visit, see, eat, and more. I'll be providing you insider local tips to avoid the tourist traps and recommendations you won't be able to find elsewhere. I'll also be answering FAQS about visiting South Korea including 'What are the best spots to visit in South Korea?', 'When is the best time to visit South Korea?', 'How do I travel in South Korea?' and more!
[About the author] ✍🏻
As an Australian expat who has lived in South Korea since 2022, I know firsthand how it can be overwhelming navigate a new country. That's why I've personally curated a list of places, tips, and information from living and travelling in South Korea. You'll be getting personal recommendations from someone who has lived in Korea compared to the ordinary tourist providing recommendations.
Curious about me? Check out the 'ABOUT ME' section on my website. You can find out about my personal story and FAQS I get asked from my +24k community.
[CONTENT of the guide ] 📖
🇰🇷 General Background about Korea (Contact Numbers, Money)
❗️ Korea Travel Essentials (Data Connectivity, Transport, Language, Must-Have Apps & More)
🚶🏻♀️ Must Things to know for your trip (Things NO ONE tells you about Korea - Scams, language barrier, travel etiquette, and more)
🙋🏻♀️ Answering FAQS about traveling in South Korea
🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrases (Over hundred phrases covering Shopping, Ordering at cafes, restaurants, directions, etc.)
🌦️ Season & Weather Information + Packing Tips (What is the best time to visit? What should I pack?)
🚆Getting around South Korea (Transportation) ("What's the best way to travel?") ("How do I book high-speed trains?)
🛏️ Where to stay in South Korea (Sneak peek of Accommodation Guide) (Where is the best place to stay?) (Best Areas to Stay)
🍴 Where to eat (Tips and recommendations for local cafes & restaurants)
🛍️ Recommendations on where to shop (shopping districts, brands)
📍Recommended Places to Travel (Seoul and Beyond + Hidden Gems, Day Trips from Main Cities)
🚶🏻♀️Recommended Activities & Tours (Authentic experiences & discounts for you!)
[Exclusive Features]
💸 Discount code for another guide!
🗺️ Interactive map guide - Access this guide on the go via this link or via the FREE Thatch app.
✨ Helping you avoid tourist traps & overrated spots by giving you local hidden gems.
🔗 Includes Naver Map links making it easy to navigate in Korea.
🇰🇷 Korean names making it easier to search online.
🤫 Sneak peek into my popular guides (tips & recommendations I've never told anyone else!)
[IMPORTANT]
I recommend against using Google Maps for navigation. Please use the Naver Map links for navigation. You can find the Naver Map link in the 'link' location. By using Naver Maps you will get more accurate and up-to-date navigation directions compared to Google Maps. Download Naver Maps and the Thatch App for your Trip to South Korea. This will make your travels easier so you can readily access it when you want.
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General Background on Korea🇰🇷
Entering the Country
Mandatory K-ETA (Korean Electronic Travel Authorisation) or Valid Visa
You'll need to apply for a K-ETA at least 72 hours before boarding a flight or ship to South Korea (view the link below to apply) or a visa to visit Korea. The K-ETA process will take around 72 hours and the result will be sent to your email address directly.
IMPORTANT
1)You do not need a K-ETA if you have a valid visa to enter Korea.
2) From 01 April 2023 to 31 December 2024, K-ETA or a visa will be temporarily exempt for passport holders from 22 countries. These include the following countries Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, UK, US (including Guam)
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelly Today
[About the author]
Kelly is an Australian Asian photographer & content creator. She was born in South Africa 🇿🇦, raised in Western Australia 🇦🇺, and has lived in South Korea 🇰🇷 since 2022.
As an early 20s Asian-Australian traveler Kelly aspires to show others the beauty of new experiences and places wherever she goes. She shares insight into her adventures, tips, and recommendations with her community of +25K followers.
She is always on the lookout for unique and authentic experiences, taking in beautiful landscapes and immersing herself in the local culture. She is keen to share the places and experiences she's done in her travels.
[About her guides]
In her guides, she shows her personal recommendations from uncovering hidden gems, undiscovered picturesque spots, local experiences, and personal recommendations from locals and family members. She goes beyond the typical tourist traps or popular places that are viral on Tiktok or Instagram. These guides make it easy to replicate the trips she has taken.
[Testimonials]
Want to read about what previous buyers have said about my guides? Look at my cover page of testimonials from previous buyers. If you're curious about my background check out my website for my story and FAQs from my +25k community.
[Contact]
Don't forget to subscribe for updates on new guides for new locations and recommendations. Feel free to reach out to her if you have any questions (kelly@kellytoday.com)
What's included
Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
79 places
79 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
5 extra guides
Access to additional guides curated by the creator.
18 photos
Beautiful, hi-res photos from the creator
130 links
130 links from the creator to go even deeper with more info
DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Incheon, South Korea
Jeju-do, South Korea
Suwon, Seoul, South Korea
Ulsan, South Korea
South Korea
Gwangju, South Korea
Daejeon, South Korea
Daegu, South Korea
Jeonju, Seoul
Seoul, South Korea
Busan, South Korea
Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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Beach
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Road Trip
Photography
Slow Travel
Sustainable/Eco
People & Culture
Romantic
Nature
Design
Shopping
History
Wellness
Architecture
Art
Budget
Luxury
Format
Guide
Guides typically include detailed information and how-to’s about a destination as well as suggested places to try.
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