Tips for FIRST TIME Visitors in Seoul, South Korea (2024) 🇰🇷

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  • @PhatLifeProject
    @PhatLifeProject  2 місяці тому

    Part TWO of this video is up NOW where I answer all the questions here in the comment section - ua-cam.com/video/X-xNLSQrMCs/v-deo.htmlsi=6kx2R8othpumpaPT

  • @latinlabel
    @latinlabel День тому +1

    Heading to Seoul in a couple of days. Thank you for your helpful video!

  • @user-cx5ni7me6l
    @user-cx5ni7me6l 2 місяці тому +3

    I just visited Seoul for the first time, and I can tell everyone that it's wonderful plus easy to navigate. The food is great, the people are friendly and welcoming. Installing the apps he is talking about is very clever. The busses are super functional.
    Don't forget the amazing restaurants in normal area's. Seoul has so many nice spots : ) Also quite area's
    Great advise : )

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  2 місяці тому +1

      i totally agree! i really love it there as well
      and thank you for the kind words! this encourages me to keep making good content

  • @Kpoplover1990
    @Kpoplover1990 6 місяців тому +8

    This was all very useful!! Thank you so much! I am taking a 2 week trip to Seoul in 2 1/2 weeks and I'm SOOOOO excited!!

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! Have the best time in Seoul!

  • @gonzalezluis4024
    @gonzalezluis4024 2 місяці тому +1

    Very educational video makes me feel more at ease having some knowledge on what I'm getting myself into! Anyone going during November?

  • @ann2quin
    @ann2quin 4 місяці тому +3

    Wow! Thank you soo much for this very informative vlog. I will be going to Seoul & Busan nxt week and your vlog is very useful for me. Will check your other vlogs.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! Hope you have a great trip!

  • @Mudragonessa
    @Mudragonessa Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for this! Going to Seoul and Busan on September and your vlogs are a big help. Kudos to your channel!

  • @Alecasor
    @Alecasor 6 місяців тому +3

    This is one of the best videos I've watched about tips for traveling to Korea, thank you so much ✨

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much for watching and for the kind feedback - I hope you have a great time in Korea

  • @andrewduong9663
    @andrewduong9663 5 місяців тому +4

    Very informative and helpful videos. Thank you very much.

  • @giorgiafusaro3330
    @giorgiafusaro3330 4 місяці тому +2

    This was incredibly useful! Many thanks dear! 🙏💓

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  4 місяці тому

      You're so welcome! Hope you have an amazing trip to Korea!

  • @rosswright7190
    @rosswright7190 5 місяців тому +3

    Extremely useful, thank you. Headed to Seoul and Busan

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  5 місяців тому +2

      Im so glad to hear it was helpful, enjoy your time in Seoul and busan!!

  • @BTC_pump
    @BTC_pump 3 місяці тому +2

    Very informative video. Excellent thank you.

  • @rhenasitompul7971
    @rhenasitompul7971 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you very helpfull. Im visiting SK on may 11. Really helpfull find your video.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  4 місяці тому

      Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your upcoming trip! It’s coming up soon 😅😊

  • @annahannalove2647
    @annahannalove2647 2 місяці тому +1

    Going back to korea this winter i really love it

  • @viralthings4379
    @viralthings4379 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks you so much, very informative video 😍

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  3 місяці тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching

  • @marivicchang
    @marivicchang 6 місяців тому +2

    Very helpful information! Thank you for the tips. I am looking forward to a relaxing and fun vacation in SK soon.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 місяців тому

      Thank you! I’m so glad you found the helpful :) you will love SK, I alreadt wanna go back haha

  • @muktabondhu
    @muktabondhu 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks, your tips for naver maps and wowpass were very helpful

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  2 місяці тому

      I am glad to be of assistance, thanks for watching =)

  • @dilipbarua1739
    @dilipbarua1739 5 місяців тому +2

    Very informative, thanks so much.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  5 місяців тому

      You are so welcome, comments like this make my day =)

  • @habsfan51
    @habsfan51 7 місяців тому +3

    Excellent video, I learned a lot ! Thanks a lot :)

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  7 місяців тому +1

      You made my day, thank you for watching!!

  • @indranilchakraborty5818
    @indranilchakraborty5818 6 місяців тому +4

    Really an informative video. Got to know that Kakao app is accepting foreign credit card payment. Also the Wow card information is a good one.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching and I’m so glad you found the information helpful! Enjoy Seoul !

    • @nicholasv9267
      @nicholasv9267 6 місяців тому +1

      Does the Kakao app accepting foreign credit cards mean that you can use the payment system with them instead of pay the driver now?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 місяців тому +1

      @@nicholasv9267 yes - I had no issues using my foreign credit card

    • @nicholasv9267
      @nicholasv9267 6 місяців тому +2

      @@PhatLifeProject awesome no Korean number needed?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 місяців тому

      @@nicholasv9267 nope! 😊

  • @jayquintero8326
    @jayquintero8326 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much, Phat! 🙏🏽

  • @Wendie-k1z
    @Wendie-k1z 14 днів тому +2

    Thank you for this video, it has been very informative!!
    A question though, I am torn between Namane and Wowpass. I am getting mixed feedbacks for both…

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  14 днів тому

      you are quite welcome!
      I previously did a comparing them here - ua-cam.com/video/zAVb3a22LCc/v-deo.htmlsi=f9tOd41BbYpxWAvp
      Same thing basically though

  • @girleyborer472
    @girleyborer472 Місяць тому +1

    thank you! big help!!!

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  Місяць тому

      I am so glad that it has been helpful! Enjoy your upcoming trip to Seoul

  • @ray1995rs
    @ray1995rs 4 місяці тому +2

    Much appreciated!

  • @Aesir5
    @Aesir5 5 місяців тому +2

    Great help

  • @ChiaraDugo
    @ChiaraDugo Місяць тому +1

    super helpful

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  Місяць тому

      You are so welcome thank you for watching! Enjoy Seoul!

  • @biokah
    @biokah 8 місяців тому +2

    Great video!

  • @Enchanteralle
    @Enchanteralle 2 місяці тому +1

    The most important thing I need is wifi if I'm out in a foreign country. I remember renting a wifi box in Japan and carried it with me where ever I went. Wonder if such a thing exists in South Korea.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  2 місяці тому +2

      Yup it sure does, i mention it in the video as an option

  • @kimyoupi5463
    @kimyoupi5463 3 місяці тому +2

    thanks for your great video. what is the link to buy those 2 data banks for the phone? Thanks.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for watching, im glad it was helpful
      Link here - snapwireless.com.au/STEVE or use code STEVE when making your purchase =)

  • @jezzekabrown1468
    @jezzekabrown1468 7 днів тому

    Another great video! Just curious if you have caught the KTX train from Seoul to Busan? If so, where did you buy the tickets from? Thanks :)

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 днів тому

      Hey thank you so much! I have but it was some time ago before I had this channel 😅 you have just inspired me to go again
      That said you can choose to get your ticket here - bit.ly/KTXSeoulBusanPHAT
      You can choose to use code PHATLIFEPROJECTKLOOK for an additional 10% OFF if you wish

  • @KyleenSchneider-n4j
    @KyleenSchneider-n4j 7 місяців тому +1

    Thia was super helpful! Thank you! So you suggest getting a wow pass over a T-money card then?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  7 місяців тому +2

      Thank you! If you plan on using a revolut card or have plenty of cash on hand then t money is fine, if you want a local debit card and t money combined then wowpass is better

  • @kimyoupi5463
    @kimyoupi5463 3 місяці тому +1

    my grandparents will take a cruise to see different asian countries departing from Seoul. How does one get to the Cruise terminal from the airport or from Myeongdong area? How far is it , and roughly how much it will cost, does anyone know? please help. thanks so much.

  • @florencetan5686
    @florencetan5686 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for the information on travel card. Not sure why my colleague told me Tcard is better?🤔

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  4 місяці тому

      This is basically the T Money card with additional cash card capabilities, I have another video comparing the T Money Card and WOW Pass if you want to watch that as well

  • @isadorakemmer4610
    @isadorakemmer4610 3 місяці тому +2

    Is it possible to use cash for loading money on the wow pass?
    And the wow pass can pass in everywhere (like CU, olive young, and shopping) in Korean, not just on the subway or bus?

  • @azzurrox
    @azzurrox 6 місяців тому +2

    Hi..love the vid. Will be heading there this March 30. Curious about money exchangers, do you find them everywhere?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 місяців тому

      It’s a great time to go! 🌸 there is definitely a money exchanger at the arrivals and you will find them around Seoul as well though it wouldn’t hurt to find out what rates your Bank is offering could be better to exchange this before your trip :) enjoy Seoul!!

    • @azzurrox
      @azzurrox 6 місяців тому +1

      @@PhatLifeProject i dont usually prefer exchanging money at the airport. 🫤

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  2 місяці тому

      @@azzurrox fair - best check with your local bank before your trip then =)

  • @evangelineangeles8392
    @evangelineangeles8392 5 місяців тому +1

    New subscriber here .likeyour video👍

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much - enjoy your trip to Seoul

  • @Kelleysaeng
    @Kelleysaeng 5 місяців тому +3

    Hi! On airalo, I was wondering if the unlimited data option includes talk and text or is this just for internet? Thank you!

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  5 місяців тому +2

      Data - you can always talk and text on apps like WhatsApp

    • @Kelleysaeng
      @Kelleysaeng 5 місяців тому

      Great thank you!!

  • @PoisonappleBTS
    @PoisonappleBTS Місяць тому

    Thank you

  • @deanwinchester8823
    @deanwinchester8823 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for such an informative video, so glad I came across it. Planning to travel with elderly parents (with walking stick), are there escalators/lifts at most train stations? What about at Seoul station itself?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  5 місяців тому +1

      Glad it was helpful!
      Yes there will often be two or more elevators at each station - One between the street and ticketing levels and another between the ticketing and platform levels

    • @deanwinchester8823
      @deanwinchester8823 5 місяців тому

      @@PhatLifeProject Thanks Heaps!

  • @jobychan4857
    @jobychan4857 8 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the tips. Been a while since I was in Seoul. I normally choose Bangkok over Seoul. Which flight searching site do you use to search for cheap flights? I think it's time for a Seoul visit lol

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  8 місяців тому +2

      I’m a huge fan of loyalty points so I would say whatever airline you fly the most with!

    • @truth8307
      @truth8307 8 місяців тому

      Use Skyscanner or Google flights

  • @chow-zz6nv
    @chow-zz6nv 2 дні тому +1

    @ nextplaneticket too bad? a 2/3 of the actual surgeries are performed to the foreigners, the majority of them are from the China. the prices are reasonable and the results are satisfactory! What to not like it? no wondered the majority of the languages are spoken in Chinese in the Dr’s waiting rooms.

  • @sylviacollins1834
    @sylviacollins1834 11 днів тому

    My son and I are planning to go to Seoul, but as a foreigner, I'm sure that food won't agree with us for couple of days, what do you recommend to take ease the stomach pain.

  • @tracyhau5188
    @tracyhau5188 27 днів тому +1

    Where can I buy the Wow pass card, or add money? Can I buy it before getting to the city, and use it to take the express train to Seoul ? Can I use it to take a Uber or taxi ? Thanks for the video, it is so helpful.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  27 днів тому +1

      You are quite welcome! im always happy to head people find value with the vidoes
      I have covered your concerns here in detail over on my WOWpass video - ua-cam.com/video/9J0BPyAGZOY/v-deo.htmlsi=X2FHjoU8VPhTx7O3
      let me know though if you still have questions after =)

  • @swlcome
    @swlcome 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you. 💜

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 місяців тому +1

      You’re welcome ❤️😊

    • @swlcome
      @swlcome 5 місяців тому

      @@PhatLifeProject 💜

  • @SayuriSeriati
    @SayuriSeriati 2 місяці тому

    Hi I really like your videos!
    What hotel you recommended in Korea ? I am going travel with my adult kids there soon.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  2 місяці тому

      plenty of options depending on your budget - i personally picked gangnam so it wasnt as busy or crowded like Myeondong for example but if you like to be close to a lot of the attraction spots Myeondong could be good

  • @redleveler2431
    @redleveler2431 16 днів тому

    Hi Steve, great video! I'm still using a very old phone, so I don't have e-sim capability. Do you have any suggestions about obtaining a sim card?

  • @SonjaBrueggemann
    @SonjaBrueggemann 8 днів тому +1

    Do you recommend getting the eSIM prior to leaving for your trip?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  8 днів тому +1

      Most definitely :) by the way if you’re looking for more eSIM options I’m doing a video that will go up this weekend 😀

    • @SonjaBrueggemann
      @SonjaBrueggemann 8 днів тому +1

      @@PhatLifeProject perfect! I leave for Korea next Thursday!

  • @ednatamayo9777
    @ednatamayo9777 5 місяців тому +1

    We r going to Seoul in June, do you have hotel recommendations? We want to stay near shopping , tourist attactions and street food market . Thanks

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  5 місяців тому +1

      I actually mostly stay in Gangnam whenever I go because I want to stay a little bit away from the tourist attractions 😅 that said if you want to be close to all the attractions myeondong has some great hotels in the vicinity

  • @warriorprincess818
    @warriorprincess818 6 днів тому +1

    how the roaming package ?
    bcoz my handphone couldn't use esim
    and i don't want to change my simcard

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 днів тому +1

      thank you for the comment! your comment will be featured in a video going up this Saturday =)

  • @mayuki7110
    @mayuki7110 3 місяці тому

    Hi! Are tourists attractions open on January 1? Thanks!

  • @hanialzaid8460
    @hanialzaid8460 4 місяці тому

    Hello sir..i will be coming next month with my wife and two kids...i read some worrying posts about June being very hot and humid and full of musquitoes...also heard that floods are possible in June...did we choose the wrong time of the year to visit?

  • @laravenizelos9152
    @laravenizelos9152 4 місяці тому +1

    Is it possible to use a debit card for loading money on the wow pass or do you need a credit card?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  4 місяці тому

      Yes - You can do this within the wowpass app :)

  • @nextplaneticket
    @nextplaneticket 4 місяці тому +13

    Well about most attractive ppl, must be point out almost everyone gets plastic surgery in SK. SK has the highest per capita rate of plastic surgery in the world. it's a significant aspect of SK culture and beauty standards

  • @emilywhite346
    @emilywhite346 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi, do you need Q-code before you arrival?

  • @tracihw2509
    @tracihw2509 4 місяці тому +1

    What is the beauty app link?

  • @caseycheah4086
    @caseycheah4086 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this useful video. May I know do we need a local mobile number for kakao taxi apps?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  7 місяців тому +1

      No, you do not need a local mobile number 😊 and thank you for watching. I’m glad you found it helpful.

    • @caseycheah4086
      @caseycheah4086 7 місяців тому

      @@PhatLifeProject that’s great as many people telling me that a local number is needed. I’m looking forward for more videos of yours!! 😊

  • @victoriatran2358
    @victoriatran2358 3 місяці тому +1

    Can you use the Wow card for taxis?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  3 місяці тому +1

      Yes - anything that takes TMoney will take wowpass

    • @victoriatran2358
      @victoriatran2358 3 місяці тому

      @@PhatLifeProject Thank you so much for your videos and response!

  • @justindominguez5607
    @justindominguez5607 21 день тому

    i have a samsumg ultra 24 phone from united states. will the phone need to be unlocked, bec i just bought it and still making monthly payments on it. thanks

  • @shinjus6859
    @shinjus6859 2 місяці тому

    Sir, we are from India if we are reaching at Incheon airport at 22:30 then where shud we stay. Shud we book a hotel stay in Incheon or seoul.
    Further we want to go to Busan by train. Wat suggestion u wud like to give

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  2 місяці тому

      Are you going to be staying in Seoul for a few days before Busan?

  • @ednatamayo9777
    @ednatamayo9777 3 місяці тому

    What tour do you recommend ? We r going in June with my hubby and sons ? Where do u book ? Thank you

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  3 місяці тому

      are you talking tours around the city or tours of specific places to go?

    • @ednatamayo9777
      @ednatamayo9777 3 місяці тому +1

      @@PhatLifeProject , city tours

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  2 місяці тому

      @@ednatamayo9777 check out klook for a selection! i recently did the namdaemun one and it was very insightful!

  • @azaimarazali2450
    @azaimarazali2450 6 місяців тому +1

    Can we choose vehicle type like suv/mpv in Kakao taxi app ?

  • @sonzai_7
    @sonzai_7 4 місяці тому

    can i use my t money on subway? i don't know how to use it😥

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  4 місяці тому +1

      yes T Money means Transit Money meaning you can use it on Subways, just tap and go

    • @viviannguyen3717
      @viviannguyen3717 2 місяці тому +1

      I am traveling with 6 family members the youngest is 9yrs old. Do we need to purchase the T-money card for everyone?

    • @viviannguyen3717
      @viviannguyen3717 2 місяці тому +1

      Do you know if Korea have limousine bus like Japan?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  2 місяці тому

      @@viviannguyen3717 yes please purchase for everyone, kids gets 50% off regular prices

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  2 місяці тому

      @@viviannguyen3717 yes, i will cover that in this weeks video =)

  • @svdgll
    @svdgll 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, it is a great informative video❤

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  4 місяці тому +1

      You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy your time in Seoul