South Korea Itinerary
South Korea is a true bliss for authenticity seekers. Compared to its neighbouring countries, as South Korea sees little western tourism, it brings the refreshing hassle of language barriers, Korean-only menus and hand signals.
Despite the difficulty in communicating, South Koreans are very welcoming, curious and kind – they will offer help when you seem lost and crack a shy but warm smile.
The country is short in size and its greatly developed transport system will allow you to know most of the country in a short period of time. We spent two weeks in South Korea and we were able to know so much that it felt like a lot longer.
Started in Seoul for 4 days, where we visited the palaces, devoured traditional Korean food, got lost in the markets and wondered the hip streets. Trully, Seoul has everything and anything, so save enough time to dig in deep.
Quick stop in Jeonju, to stay in the largest Hanok Village in South Korea – sleeping in futtons on heated floors – and taste Bibimbap at its birthplace. Jeonju is know as the gastronomical centre of the country.
Flew to Jeju – South Korea’s Hawaii – a lush green island, with endless hiking trails and beautiful beaches.
The last stop was Busan, the country’s second-largest city. This is well worth a visit – a coastal town with lovely town beaches carved within green hills. It’s an Asian Rio de Janeiro. From Busan, we attended a Templestay at Beomeosa temple, to experience a day in a monk’s life.
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Moving around in South Korea
Both Seoul and Busan have a Subway system – payable only in cash. You can buy a T-Money rechargeable card that can be used also on public buses. Otherwise, you can also pay in cash when boarding the bus. Make sure to have small change. A single ride will cost around 1€.
Forget about Google Maps, in Korea Kakao is the app to lean on for orientation and public transportation planning. For ride hailling download Kakao T.
Beware that to rent a car in South Korea you will need an International Driver’s licence – no exceptions.
Between cities, train and buses are very comfortable and affordable. Buy tickets directly on the bus/train stations.
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