20 Things to Know Before You Go to SOUTH KOREA - A South Korea Travel Guide

Lucas World Travel July 5, 2025
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💵 How We Earn Money While We Travel: https://payhip.com/lucasworldtravel OUR TOP KOREA RECOMMENDATIONS Our Favorite e-Sim: https://bit.ly/42TUljm The Best DMZ Tour: https://bit.ly/44uCAt1 Gyeongju Day Trip to the Historic Capital: https://bit.ly/3I2eqP0 🇰🇷 Planning a trip to South Korea? Before you hop on that flight, here are 20 essential things to know before you go to South Korea! From cultural tips to money changing advice, this South Korea travel guide will help you avoid common mistakes and travel like a pro. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Introduction 1:14 - How to Get Around South Korea 2:29 - How to Get Data in South Korea 3:45 - A Good South Korea Itinerary 4:19 - Don't Drink the Water 5:08 - Food to Try in South Korea 7:51 - Limited Public Trash Cans/Trash Separation Required 9:49 - Reasons to Carry Your Passport with You 10:37 - The Differences in Friendliness in South Korea 14:23 - Air Quality Concerns 16:02 - The Best Times to Visit South Korea 16:58 - Google Translate is a Must 18:23 - Currency & ATM Concerns 20:11 - No Tipping Culture 20:30 - Outlet Concerns 20:48 - Language Concerns 21:59 - How Safe is South Korea #southkorea #southkoreatravel #koreatraveltips OUR STORY We are David & Kendra Lucas, an American couple who sold everything to travel the world. Our goal is to visit 100 countries and permanently relocate to our favorite country. Subscribe to find out where we end up and to get our tips for long-term travel and living abroad. Become an Avid Travel Member here: https://bit.ly/4j6lYxU SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW US OUR WEBSITE: https://lucasworldtravel.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lucasworldtravel/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LucasTravelVlog INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lucasworldtravel/ BUSINESS INQUIRIES: [email protected] ____________________________ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission (at no additional charge to you!). We believe in and have experience with everything recommended. Thanks in advance for supporting our journey!

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