17 South Korea Travel Tips that NO ONE Will Tell YOU!

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Planning a trip to South Korea? This video covers everything you need to know before you go, from flights and entry requirements to culture, etiquette, and safety tips. We break down all the essentials: best time to visit, what to pack, getting around with T-Money cards and Naver Maps, using eSIMs like Airalo, and finding affordable food, K-beauty, and markets in Seoul, Busan, and beyond. Whether it’s your first trip or you’re planning a return, these South Korea travel tips will help you travel smarter, save money, and make the most of your time. Download the Explore South Korea Travel Guide: https://chewstoexplore.kit.com/products/explore-south-korea-travel-guide Video Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro to South Korea 1:01 How to Get There / Flights 2:48 Entry Requirements 3:09 Best Time to Visit 4:51 What to Pack / Packing List 6:15 Shopping 7:14 Seoul 7:50 Busan 8:19 Jeju Island 8:29 DMZ 8:54 Late Opening Hours 9:25 GS25 Convenience Store 10:16 Free WiFi 10:31 Airalo eSim 10:48 Culture & Etiquette 12:42 Tipping 12:52 Google Maps 13:03 Naver Map 13:20 How to Get Around 14:47 Efficiency & Design 16:05 Affordability 17:00 Markets 17:43 Food 18:40 K-Beauty 19:49 Safety Is a Scalp Spa in Korea Worth It? BLOG: https://chewstoexplore.com/is-a-scalp-spa-in-korea-worth-it K-ETA Form: https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/guide/viewetaapplication.do Universal Travel Adapter: https://amzn.to/3VK5y4d Airalo eSim: https://try.airalo.com/ChewsToExplore Safety Wing Travel Medical Insurance: https://chewstoexplore.com/safety-wing Check out our budget travel guides and itineraries: https://chewstoexplore.com/shop/ Top 9 Ways to Find Cheap Flights: https://chewstoexplore.com/how-to-find-cheap-flights-guide How To Find Your Perfect Airbnb: https://chewstoexplore.com/find-perfect-airbnb-guide Our Amazon StoreFront Travel Essentials: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chewstoexplore Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @chewstoexplore Please check out some of our other videos below: Where to Travel for Cheap in 2025 https://youtu.be/phCWhnn49-8?si=8gsoFLyN1v1l0KfQ Rio Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/J3jufq8b7ms?si=4ViyPyKPTjD-gnfP Know Before You Go to Iceland https://youtu.be/-rkfV_RTu3g?si=ro0SkYO2dn4f20PS Cuba Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/9MM6X_c98tA?si=cqSte2yiQMgrEZto Peru Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/NqS9v-4Fxbk?si=AvxOVJTOJqWdT3v8 NYC Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/ro6_3EyQ0JA?si=2n8dg2ZyZIF3mFWh Puerto Rico Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/o0UEB72ZrtQ?si=NCVQg4QlvLg407cV St. Martin Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/wcFKwqSp1V4?si=iwavUhyfdlFA0NPp Tokyo Budget Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/hRTHPMWeEQ8?si=-Xdf7lARne1IGkpq *Disclaimer: This video description contains affiliate links. That means that if you click a link and decide to make a purchase we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Youtube and blogging is a stream of income for us, and those purchases help support this channel. Thank you for your continued support! Plan your perfect trip to South Korea with these essential travel tips and save money while you explore. We share common travel mistakes to avoid in Seoul and Busan, so you can have an amazing adventure. Ready to explore South Korea?