Solo trip to Korea in 2018

[oppaisjustmystyle]

Hi everyone, 

I'm planning on going to Korea for a month in April of 2018. Does anyone have any tips or must see/eat places to go? I'm still trying to figure out if I want to stay in a hotel or hostel. Does anyone know if there are any guides that would be able to take me around for a few days to help translate? 

[CamelKnight]

5 hours ago, oppaisjustmystyle said:

Hi everyone, 

I'm planning on going to Korea for a month in April of 2018. Does anyone have any tips or must see/eat places to go? I'm still trying to figure out if I want to stay in a hotel or hostel. Does anyone know if there are any guides that would be able to take me around for a few days to help translate? 

You know, that guide idea isn't a bad idea at all! If/When I'm going, I want to make use of that too. My Korean is pretty bad (I think I speak alien better at this point) so someone who can show me around and translate stuff would be neat. If you find someone, please post here as well  

[Princessofpersia]

as for finding someone, I think you can join some communities in FB, like korea expats or something like this. and the first must visit place in Seoul would be Myong dong of course, the most popular shopping area

[lee-chan]

Myeongdong for skin care and make-up

Dongdaemnum

Han River

If you like kdramas, you can visit some of the local tv companies

If on a budget, you can stay in AIRBNB or hostels.

[singlebilingual]

On ‎2017‎년 ‎9‎월 ‎5‎일 at 1:43 PM, oppaisjustmystyle said:

Hi everyone, 

I'm planning on going to Korea for a month in April of 2018. Does anyone have any tips or must see/eat places to go? I'm still trying to figure out if I want to stay in a hotel or hostel. Does anyone know if there are any guides that would be able to take me around for a few days to help translate? 

What type of activities do you prefer?

[*.:AnGeL*BAbII:.*]

Shinhwa's 20th anniversary concert might be around then... HAHAHAHAHAH jokes

I think Google has this option where you scan an image/ writing (e.g. menus) and it'll translate it for you. Enjoy your trip!

[Guest Beret]

A Hostel would be a better place for you to sat which ranges from 62-21 per day. Also you can stay in less cheaper hotel,  according to your finances. Plus, traveling to SK by your self not knowing or having someone to go with?  It can be very hard, Koreans are not very friendly. Check out the Seoul City Tour Bus, or any other tour buses if you are by yourself  you may find a partner to travel with. The foods are fabulous, no need to tel you but that is the best advice I can give you. Check out America Expats Living in South Korea (that is if you are American) Enjoy your trip it wil be fun.

[urd]

I'll be there in April 2018 as well. If you need advice or have questions, let me know. My vacation house is near Myung Dong and Namdaemun, so I'm very familiar with those areas.

[GiaGia]

On 3/12/2018 at 12:25 PM, Sejabini said:

this will be good. go to south korea with friends.. perhaps next year. I need to buy a 50 millions IDR buffalo this year *rolling eyes.. this is so nonsense yeah.. but I have to. I love my in law dad and his tradition. 

What's that? IDR buffalo?? are you killing him a buffalo?? lol 

[veena007]

On 9/5/2017 at 12:43 PM, oppaisjustmystyle said:

Hi everyone, 

I'm planning on going to Korea for a month in April of 2018. Does anyone have any tips or must see/eat places to go? I'm still trying to figure out if I want to stay in a hotel or hostel. Does anyone know if there are any guides that would be able to take me around for a few days to help translate? 

hi...you could download the “visitkorea” apps then also download the metro apps...how many days are you going there? there are many places to go...we have been there 4x...still not all places covered... 

recommended :

1. myeongdong (all area, underground & streets)

2. nami island,petite france,bike ride,hangang river cruise, morning calm glory (booked the travel coach from funtastickorea) theres many offer on their IG and website

3. lotte world

4. palaces

5. bukchon

6. jeju island

7. fish market (i love the king crab) hihi

theres many places to go, i think a week wont cover all unless its a glance...

owh yeah...hotels are quite expensive i love staying at guesthouse especially “itaewon inn” it was for muslim foods area “myeongdong guesthouse” was very good for shopping lovers...

ok thats it from me, btw feel free to message me if u need some advice or any questions...have a marvelous trip  

[cutieheadkat]

did you go there? share some of your experience! 

[LeeGood]

Wanted to create a similar thread: never been to Korea but I always wanted to. I currently live in Ukraine and I am very attracted to Korean pop culture; moreover, your country is very advanced and interesting from the touristic point of view, I checked hundreds of travel blogs and forums about Korea already. 

[miaka fy]

Oh they already have a tread for that

So I will go soon in Korea in few month for at less under 3 week and will stay in hotel. I will be in Seoul and Busan. I know Korea doesn't have google map and I was sad about that. In Japan, I use google map and my japanese is good than my korean. I have a lot question so if you are there in Korea or did go travel in Korea before, please I request some information.

 

I will be in Incheon airport and I need to get my reserve wifi egg. It's easy to find the place? Do we have a autobus to bring us to our hotel? How much it's cost? Where should I get the card like the pasmo in Japan? Do people speak english? I hope they are not shy like people in Japan...they was so lovely . 

Busan: Any recommendation? I want to go to the fish market  I prefer to eat the real Korean food and a lot street food. Any palace or something historical place? 

 

Seoul: Any recommendation? Street food place ? Oh a filming place I want to go. Any place dangerous that we should not go? How much it's cost the taxi trip? My friend told me wasn't expensive ...still just want to know more....

 

btw from Busan to Seoul...Do they have a train and how long it's take? How much it's cost and do we need to paid before like the JR pass in Japan? 

 

I have many questions and I hope someone can help me  thank 

[singlebilingual]

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I know Korea doesn't have google map and I was sad about that.

Google map shows the entire world. The map will automatically show Korea when you're in Korea. If you want to look at it from where you are now, then just zoom out and move the map.

Or you can use this. It shows all of the restaurants and hotels in Korea: https://map.naver.com/ (You need to type in Korean letters for this one).

 

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Do we have an autobus to bring us to our hotel? How much it's cost?

The large hotels have free shuttle buses. You can take the other buses on front of the airport at the first level. Most are 15 thousand won (less than 15 U.S. dollars or 1368 yen) for a single ride. It takes almost an hour to get from the international airport to Seoul: https://www.seoul-airport.com/bus.php

 

Or you can take the train: https://www.seoul-airport.com/arex.php

 

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Busan: Any recommendation? I want to go to the fish market  I prefer to eat the real Korean food and a lot street food.

I suggest...

Haeundae Beach (해운대 해수욕장): https://www.google.co.kr/maps/@35.1581815,129.1552946,15.63z?hl=ko

Gwangalli Beach (광안리 해수욕장): https://www.google.co.kr/maps/@35.1502999,129.1161461,16.24z?hl=ko

Jagalchi Market (자갈치 시장): https://www.google.co.kr/maps/place/자갈치시장/@35.0967055,129.0282945,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3568e90a142bd9b9:0x47b390376ab3b06d!8m2!3d35.0967055!4d129.0304885?hl=ko

If you start to crave a Western style breakfast (and don't mind slightly expensive food), then I suggest Collabo inside the Illua Hotel. It's on a hill and has a very good view of the sea and Haeundae Beach. There are plenty of other restaurants nearby this hotel: https://www.google.co.kr/maps/@35.1586714,129.1723153,17.48z?hl=ko

 

 

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Seoul: Any recommendation? Street food place ? Oh a filming place I want to go. Any place dangerous that we should not go? How much it's cost the taxi trip? My friend told me wasn't expensive ...still just want to know more....

Lotte World Tower (롯데월드타워): https://www.google.co.kr/maps/@37.5099011,127.0989192,16.24z?hl=ko

 

 

Lotte World Adventure (nearby the tower).

 

Gyeongbok Palace (경복궁): https://www.google.co.kr/maps/@37.5796225,126.9748348,16.24z?hl=ko

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEtDK0o_u00

 

The Han River next to the Banpo Bridge on the south side: (There are food trucks here at night): https://www.google.co.kr/maps/@37.5110625,126.9954925,17.17z?hl=ko

 

[singlebilingual]

I also suggest some locations near Incheon International Airport...

 

Paradise City (This resort has expensive artworks on display including ones from Damien Hirst and Yayoi Kusama: https://www.p-city.com/front/art

https://www.google.co.kr/maps/@37.439577,126.4559673,17.17z?hl=ko

 

Le Sommet (Sometimes it's closed for weeks, but it still has a good view of the sea. You can walk by there): https://www.google.co.kr/maps/@37.4254937,126.4194568,17.78z?hl=ko

Starting at 12:53:

 

BMW Driving Center (You can test drive BMW cars on a race track here): https://www.google.co.kr/maps/@37.4620416,126.4827913,16.55z?hl=ko

 

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Any place dangerous that we should not go?

Even the Korean ghettos are safe.

 

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How much it's cost the taxi trip? My friend told me wasn't expensive ...still just want to know more....

It's much cheaper than the taxis in Japan and America.

 

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btw from Busan to Seoul...Do they have a train and how long it's take? How much it's cost and do we need to paid before like the JR pass in Japan?

KTX is Korea's version of high speed trains. You can take it from Busan to Seoul. You can buy the ticket at the station or via online. You'd have to order early if you'll ride during a holiday: http://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do;jsessionid=5jjMjY16bJrtd2FvK3x0KxjH7J1oDSvrdUgpuUALE8OO2WatUzmaaone1zLt1tPB?gubun=1