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] โ๐ป
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 ] ๐
๐ฐ๐ท General Background about Korea (Contact Numbers, Money)
โ๏ธ Korea Travel Essentials (Data Connectivity, Transport, Language, Must-Have Apps & More)
๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ Must Things to know for your trip (Things NO ONE tells you about Korea - Scams, language barrier, travel etiquette, and more)
๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Answering FAQS about traveling in South Korea
๐ฐ๐ท Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrases (Over hundred phrases covering Shopping, Ordering at cafes, restaurants, directions, etc.)
๐ฆ๏ธ Season & Weather Information + Packing Tips (What is the best time to visit? What should I pack?)
๐Getting around South Korea (Transportation) ("What's the best way to travel?") ("How do I book high-speed trains?)
๐๏ธ Where to stay in South Korea (Sneak peek of Accommodation Guide) (Where is the best place to stay?) (Best Areas to Stay)
๐ด Where to eat (Tips and recommendations for local cafes & restaurants)
๐๏ธ Recommendations on where to shop (shopping districts, brands)
๐Recommended Places to Travel (Seoul and Beyond + Hidden Gems, Day Trips from Main Cities)
๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธRecommended Activities & Tours (Authentic experiences & discounts for you!)
[Exclusive Features]
๐ธ Discount code for another guide!
๐บ๏ธ Interactive map guide - Access this guide on the go via this link or via the FREE Thatch app.
โจ Helping you avoid tourist traps & overrated spots by giving you local hidden gems.
๐ Includes Naver Map links making it easy to navigate in Korea.
๐ฐ๐ท Korean names making it easier to search online.
๐คซ 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.
