12 posts tagged with "Travel Guide"

You’ve landed at Incheon Airport. You have your bags. You step out into the arrival hall. Now, how do you get to your hotel?

If you open Google Maps, you might panic. It works... sort of. But it won't give you walking directions, and it might tell you to take a bus that hasn't existed for two years.

South Korea has one of the world's most advanced, clean, and punctual public transportation systems, but it runs on its own digital ecosystem. If you try to use Western apps and logic, you will get lost. If you use the local tools, you can cross the entire city of Seoul for $1.50 in 45 minutes flat.

This guide is your cheatsheet. We'll cover the Holy Trinity of Apps, the new 2025 Climate Card, and exactly how to transfer without paying extra.

"South Korea is the new Japan." You hear this phrase often, usually referring to the culture, the safety, and yes, the price. The perception is that a trip to Seoul will drain your wallet faster than you can say "K-Pop."

But here is a secret: Korea is incredibly cheap if you know how to hack it.

While luxury Gangnam hotels charge $300 a night, a clean, private room just two subway stops away can cost $15. While a fancy BBQ dinner costs $50, a hearty, delicious meal at a driver's diner costs $6.

I didn't just visit Korea; I lived there on a student budget. I learned that saving money in Korea isn't about deprivation—it's about adopting the "local" lifestyle.

In this guide, I will show you exactly how to survive (and thrive) in South Korea on as little as $35 a day.