First EVER Solo Trip! Exploring Seoul 🇰🇷, Airbnb Tour & HUGE Shopping Haul | Solo In Seoul • EP1

Hey there! :) I'm SOOO EXCITED to be launching the 1st episode of my new solo travel series in Seoul! I had so much fun exploring the city, eating, shopping and vlogging there. I hope that you guys find this series insightful and enjoy it! Stay tuned for the next episode!
✨ T I M E S T A M P S ✨
0:00 • episode preview
0:22 • intro
2:44 • taking the AREX train
4:08 • airbnb tour
5:19 • lunch at myeongdong kyoja
6:04 • walking around myeongdong
6:57 • myeongdong night street food
8:07 • day 2 intro
9:33 • mother-in-law bagel
9:50 • ewha womans university
18:28 • palgong tea
19:14 • shopping around ewha womans university fashion street
19:41 • sinchon + abc mart shopping
19:53 • tera gimbap + hongdae area at night
20:23 • mega shopping haul
33:14 • outro
BINGE WATCH..
the entire playlist • • 🇰🇷 SOLO IN SOUTH KOREA 🇰🇷
🇰🇷 SOLO IN SEOUL SERIES 🇰🇷
episode 1 • • First EVER Solo Trip! ...
episode 2 • • Visiting the Kakao Sto...
episode 3 • • Exploring Bukchon Hano...
episode 4 • • Being A Korean Princes...
episode 5 • • Visiting Cafe Pokpo *A...
episode 6 • • Exploring The Garden o...
episode 7 • • Exploring Nami Island ...
🇰🇷 SOLO IN BUSAN SERIES 🇰🇷
episode 1 • • Train To Busan, Epic D...
episode 2 • • Songdo Beach, Cable Ca...
episode 3 • • Rainy Days, Huinnyeoul...
episode 4 • • Greetvi Coffee, Bravin...
episode 5 • • Back To Seoul, Hyundai...
📍 PLACES VISITED 📍
Airbnb • abnb.me/N4q6nT3pSzb
OR
www.airbnb.com.sg/users/show/...
I stayed at their wecostay namsan A unit :)
In case you are considering to stay at this airbnb, here are some pros & cons which can hopefully help you in your decision making ~
PROS ⸜(˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)⸝♡
- cosy, homey feel
- cute aesthetic lol
- has kitchenette if you want to do some meal prep/cooking
- conveniently located at chungmuro station which has 2 lines (line 4 - light blue colour & line 3 - orange colour)
CONS ｡°(°.◜ᯅ◝°)°｡
- lifts get busy and might have longer waiting times during peak hours
- the space and layout is a bit small for 2 people. it's fine for 1 person :)
- you have to sort out (trash and recyclables) and clear your own rubbish at the end of your stay
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Myeongdong Street
서울특별시 중구 명동2가
naver.me/GB5MNcoH
Ewha Womans University
서울 서대문구 이화여대길 52
naver.me/xTbYpK5v
Madeorilleo Bagel
서울 서대문구 이화여대5길 5 지상 1층
naver.me/IMnzW1pU
Tom & Tom's Ewha Womans Univ. Branch
서울 서대문구 이화여대길 63 1층
naver.me/GyNwGaOu
Sinchon
서울특별시 마포구 신촌로 90
naver.me/IGGMdZhw
Hongdae Street
서울특별시 마포구 서교동
naver.me/xBsQELCf
Tera Gimbap Hongik Univ. Main Branch
서울 마포구 어울마당로 79 1층
naver.me/FgSzlu66
✨ S A Y H E L L O ✨
email • [e-mail]
instagram • / sarahelizaho
website • sarahelizaho.com
✨ W H A T I U S E ✨
gear • sarahelizaho.com/gear-i-use
editing software • final cut pro x
music • bit.ly/3m2qyBS

[@itsqueeniee]

SARAH U ARE SUCH A VIBEEEE!! 😍😍 love your commentaries and seeing you live your best life in seoul ♥️ MAJOY SLAY can’t wait for the next one ✨✨✨

[@SarahElizaHo]

AWW THANKS KWEENS MA HYPE QUEEN!! 😍😘 It really means a lot 🥹🥲 EXCITED FOR YOUR TURN NEXT WOOHOO!! 🎉🥳

[@GraceGeng]

wow your editing and filming is so calming to watch! love this

[@SarahElizaHo]

Thank you Grace!! 🥹💖

[@elijahooi98]

😭😭😭😭 aw man we missed you toooooo, so glad you enjoyed your trip there!!

[@SarahElizaHo]

GRATEFUL FOR Y’ALL 🥹🫶🏻

[@chewyu550]

I really LOVE your vlog! colour grading is so amazing too OMGGGG

[@SarahElizaHo]

Thank you so much!! 🥹💖

[@nuttynatsy]

you're makin' me actually wanna go shop in Korea✨✨✨

[@SarahElizaHo]

DO IT GURLL HAHAH 🫣😆

[@totoro8556]

WOW! Your videography, editing and vlogging is soooo perfect! This is the first video I came across from your channel and I just had to subscribe. Look forward to seeing more of your content❤❤

[@SarahElizaHo]

Thank you so much for your encouragement!! 🥹💖 I look forward to filming and editing more stuff for all of you too! 🫶🏻

[@seoulfulnotes]

wow fantastic vlog. thanks for sharing 🥰

[@SarahElizaHo]

@seoulfulnotes Thank you for the encouragement! 🥰🥹

[@miri2988]

super good video. I just discovered you :) please keep making your videos. It's really fun to watch. I'm looking forward to seeing the other parts of your trip ☺️🥰

[@SarahElizaHo]

AWW 🥹THANKS LOVE! 🙆🏻‍♀️ Really appreciate the encouragement and feedback! 🥲 YESS MORE EPISODES COMING OUT FROM NEXT WEEK ONWARDS HEHE 🤪

[@miri2988]

@@SarahElizaHo very gladly! I'm looking forward to the other videos :)

[@SarahElizaHo]

@@miri2988 🥰💖

[@faaa1096]

What a gorgeous vlog - thank you so much for the transparency with prices and everything, I'm going to Seoul for a month (going to study at SNU!) in July and knowing where to shop with a student budget is superrrr useful. I am also IN LOVE with the socks you bought and now I'm planning what kinds of designs I will buy my loved ones ahahaha. Honestly so proud for you, you seem to be so confident just going places yourself and taking everything in and I'm really trying to manifest the same energy for myself right now! Really excited to see the rest of your vlogs!! ♡

[@SarahElizaHo]

Aww thank you so much for the kind words and support!!🥹💖 I HOPE YOU HAVE AN AMAZING MONTH STUDYING IN SEOUL & AT SNU! Stay safe and make the most out of your time there!! 🙌🏻✨I hope the shopping in Seoul won’t break the bank for you too 🤣🥲

[@eprohoda]

what a well trpi!🤙

[@staaaah]

im solo traveling in march to seoul IM SO EXCITED BUT SCARED and i def am gonna hit those stores up!

[@SarahElizaHo]

OMGGG I’M SO EXCITED FOR U!!! 🤩🥳 I was nervous when I first arrived in Seoul by myself BUT I believe you will feel so accomplished and proud of yourself as the days go by!! STAY SAFE, PACE YOURSELF WHILE SHOPPING AND HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!! 😍🥰 Try to document your trip too so you have memories to look back on!! 🥹✨

[@staaaah]

@@SarahElizaHo YAYA TYSM!!! I DEF WILL & IM SAVING UP TO BUY A CAM FOR IT !!

[@SarahElizaHo]

@@staaaah SLAYYY! 🎉 Get a good mic too cause crappy audio will spoil a good video 🥲

[@ruhimunjial3108]

Loved ur vlog.. m going to Korea next week to attend a conference at EWHA women’s university

[@SarahElizaHo]

thank you so much! 🥹✨ HAVE THE BEST TIME THERE!! It's such a gorgeous campus!! 💖

[@Jh12348]

서울에서 좋은여행하셨다니 좋네요 😊

[@SarahElizaHo]

감사합니다! 😃☺️

[@zaylek6568]

Girl this video is so so cute!! Im hopefully going next summer for 6 weeks and im actually sooo excited this made me so so happy to watch! I was wondering if you felt safe in seoul as a solo woman traveller in korea? Ill be going alone as well but im worried a bit about being safe

[@SarahElizaHo]

Aww you’re so sweet! Thank u so much hehe 🥹🫶🏻 I felt safe in Seoul travelling by myself. My sisters and girlfriends have also done solo trips there too and they felt safe as well. I think as long as you stay vigilant and don’t put yourself in dangerous situations (like walking in dark alleys by yourself, staying out late or getting drunk), you should be ok!

[@zaylek6568]

@SarahElizaHo aw no worries at all! You genuinely bring so much joy like omgg it's so precious!! ❤️ thank you so much, that's made me feel so much better honestly! I've heard really mixed things about women's safety so that's put my mind at ease a lot so thank you!!

[@SarahElizaHo]

@@zaylek6568naww you are too kind 🥹😭 bless! hehe 💖 I think women's safety is always a mixed bag wherever you go. I just hope that you'll have a lovely time and empowering experience while you are in seoul 🙏🏻 please take care and stay safe!

[@Communityliving]

I stayed at the same place last week🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷😊😊😊

[@SarahElizaHo]

SLAYYY! 🤣💯 Hope you enjoyed your stay and time there! 🥳

[@deerseoks]

just found this video and i really like your vibe!! btw, where is the smooth like butter green t-shirt from? and, were you able to try on the clothes?

[@SarahElizaHo]

Hehe thank youu so much! 🥰✨ I can’t remember which of the smaller stores I got the t-shirt from but you can also find it at M playground!

[@Malachi516]

very nice video your voice is super pretty

[@SarahElizaHo]

Thank you! 😂🫣

[@jamie3011]

the restaurant you went to does not actually have a michelin star, it is "just" in the michelin guide, so like a recommendation :) which is why it probably felt likea normal restaurant :)

[@SarahElizaHo]

HAHAH no wonder.. 🤣 *my taste buds probs still be basic though* 🫣 Thanks for letting us know!! 😃

[@jamie3011]

@@SarahElizaHo maybe your tastebuds were just on the right track 🤣

[@SarahElizaHo]

@@jamie3011 maybe.. 🤪🫣

[@yolandayee9808]

Hi Sarah! Do you recommend stay at this airbnb vs hotel?

[@SarahElizaHo]

Hi Yolanda! I haven't stayed at hotels in Seoul before so I can't really comment on them but I'll list some pros & cons of living in the airbnb that was shown in my vlog :) PROS ⸜(˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)⸝♡ - cosy, homey feel - cute aesthetic lol - has kitchenette if you want to do some meal prep/cooking - conveniently located at chungmuro station which has 2 lines (line 4 - light blue colour & line 3 - orange colour) CONS ｡°(°.◜ᯅ◝°)°｡ - lifts get busy and might have longer waiting times during peak hours - the space and layout is a bit small for 2 people. it's fine for 1 person :) - you have to sort out (trash and recyclables) and clear your own rubbish at the end of your stay Hope this quick assessment helps you in your decision making (´｡• ◡ •｡`) ♡

[@karab5708]

thank you for sharing! wondering if you liked your airbnb and if there is shuttle bus from incheon airport to there? is the subway station walking distance/convenient?

[@SarahElizaHo]

Hi Kara! I did like my airbnb :) But I will say that the lifts get really busy so it might get annoying at times especially during peak periods when everyone uses the lift 😂 Also I read some airbnb comments that some people found the room/bed a bit dusty too so it might be a problem if you are sensitive to dust. I’m not too sure about the shuttle bus service but the apartment is directly in front of one of the chungmuro train station exits so it’s really convenient :)

[@karab5708]

@@SarahElizaHo thank you for your reply Sarah! I've never been to airbnb before so wondering which is more convenient the airbnb at namsan or myeongdong?

[@SarahElizaHo]

@@karab5708Hi Kara! I’m not too sure if the myeongdong apartment is near myeongdong subway station but.. • Chungmuro and Myeongdong are on the same train line (line 4, light blue colour), 1 stop away from each other. •There are more shops/things to do in the Myeongdong area compared to Chungmuro • Chungmuro has 2 train lines (line 4, light blue colour and line 3, orange colour) • Myeongdong only has 1 train line (line 4, light blue colour) .. some things to consider ^ :)

[@karab5708]

@@SarahElizaHo do you mind asking which website you booked ur namsan stay at? sorry, this is my first time that's why asking :) thank you so much

[@SarahElizaHo]

@@karab5708 no worries Kara! I booked it on airbnb. Link is the video’s description :)

[@darenren]

Hi there! What month/date did you film this? Thank you!!

[@SarahElizaHo]

Helloo, I filmed this around 4th Sept 2023!

[@cindyelias2279]

Hi there! I’m going the last week of march. How did you feel the language barrier? Also what camera did you use?

[@SarahElizaHo]

Hi Cindy! Hope you have a wonderful time in Seoul!! 😍 I don't speak much korean and I could get by with english but it'll be good to learn some basic korean or have a translator app on hand :) My camera is the sony zv-e1 :)

[@cindyelias2279]

Thank you for answering! I’m panicking a little since the date is arriving so quickly and I have none basic korean. 😅 I’ll try to vlog and share it as well. I’ll tag you 😊

[@SarahElizaHo]

@@cindyelias2279 All the best in Seoul! 💖 I hope you have a really wonderful time there! 🥹 Going to a foreign country with a foreign native language is definitely intimidating but I think you will learn so much more about yourself and grow in confidence as you navigate the city and the language barrier! Do tag me in your vlog! Would love to see it hehe 🥳

[@alana2975]

The link for the airBnB isn't working for me. Does anyone know the name of that AirBnB?

[@SarahElizaHo]

Hi Alana! You can try this link instead :) www.airbnb.com.sg/users/show/502387499 I stayed at their wecostay namsan A unit :) Hope this helps!

[@mayastoriessg]

Hi. Is the price also 12000 won if we buy 1 pc? Hehe. Thanks

[@SarahElizaHo]

The prices depend on what items u get 🤣 but I got a lot of 1pc stuff for 12,000 won each 😆

[@goetomonikon]

Hello Sarah! Got any giveaway for your loyal subscribers? Hahaha

[@SarahElizaHo]

LOOLL MIKE!! I give y'all my love and friendship HAHAHA 🥲 In time to come will treat y'all ok? 😜

[@gibel13]

Around what time in the year did you go?

[@SarahElizaHo]

First 2 weeks of September 2023 :)

[@jennyb33]

Do you need entrance fee to enter ehwa university?

[@SarahElizaHo]

Hi Jenny! No entrance fee at the university 😅 but only certain areas are open to the public and you might get chased out by security if you look very touristy in the areas that are kept for students 🤣🫢

[@simplygem8642]

may I know what air bnb did you stay?

[@SarahElizaHo]

Wecostay Namsan A unit :) www.airbnb.com.sg/users/show/502387499

[@tima8495]

💋 "Promo SM"

[@Foreveryc97]

Omgosh I just discovered your channel and girl you are SO underated! Like this filmmaking is incredible!! I live in Seoul, if you ever wanna come back just hit me up would love to hang out!

[@SarahElizaHo]

Thanks Catherine for the kind words! 🥲 It means a lot! 🥹 I hope u enjoy your stay in Seoul and make THE BEST memories while you are there!! 🥰 Would be cool to meet up if we happen to be in Seoul at the same time! Will reach out when I’m there again! 😃💖

[@lov2letter]

You are so cute

[@SarahElizaHo]

🤣 HAHAH thank youu 😅