Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

Are you wondering what a trip to Seoul could look like? As someone who's spent a lot of time exploring & living in this vibrant city, I've put together a pre-planned 5-day itinerary to help inspire your own adventure! I've broken down each day with detailed suggestions, insider tips, and practical information to make your trip planning a breeze. Let's start your trip planning!

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.

If you're visiting South Korea during autumn/fall you'll need to know about all the fall foliage viewing spots, activities, and festivals. In this guide, I'll be helping you find the best places to get the most out of your autumn visit and also providing you local tips for travelling South Korea like a local. I'll also be answering FAQs about visiting Korea during autumn including 'When is the best time to visit during autumn?', 'what are the best spots to see the fall foliage?, 'what is the weather like in autumn?' 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 to 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 +25k community. [GUIDE FEATURES] ❗️Korea Travel Essentials (Apps, Data Connectivity & Accommodation) 🤫 Insider tips travelling in Korea (sneak peek into Survival Guide) 🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrases 🍁 Background & Tips for Visiting in Autumn ☞ Fall Flowers in Korea ☞ Fall Tree Species in Korea ☞ Local tips for visiting in autumn 🍂 2023 Autumn/Fall Blooming Dates 🌦️ Autumn Weather & Packing Tips 🚶🏻‍♀️Top Things to do in Autumn ☞ Best Local Markets ☞ Best Local Activities ☕️ Best cafes to visit in South Korea [autumn edition] ☞ sneak peek into cafe & restaurant hopping guide [best seller] ☞ cafes with best views! 🚶🏻‍♀️Top things to do in Seoul ☞ sneak peek into Seoul Travel Guide [BEST SELLER] ☞ best places to visit in Seoul ☞ Best local hanok stays (sneak peek into accommodation guide) 🍁 Best Fall Foliage Spots (hidden gems & tourist hotspots) ☞ Fall foliage spots in Seoul ☞ Fall foliage spots outside of Seoul (+17 cities) 🗺️ Recommended Fall activities & tours ☞ Local day trips from Seoul & Busan ☞ Find the best fall foliage destinations without the tourists! 🎏 Best local Fall Festivals [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!)