Don't exchange the Japanese Yen to the Korean currency from Japan. Korean banks give one of the best exchange rates in the world on foreign currencies (USD & Yen are the best to bring; the spread is smallest at 1.75% and no fees) Note: Euro,Canadian, Aussie, New Zealand, Singapore dollars get 1.97% to 2%. In Japan, even the best currency USD, the spread average at 2.5% to 3% plus fees in many places. Just bring Yen to Korea and walk into any bank and say in English "I want to exchange money" Only places to avoid is the exchange houses located at airports in Korea. But even they will give you same exchange rate as you'd get in most places in Japan. I heard if you go to Korean banks located in airports though, you pay double 1.75%x2=3.5% spread.
@WayGaijin7 жыл бұрын
Busan is one of my favorite cities. When I was living in Ulsan, I would go to Busan from time to time. I took the JR Beetle to Fukuoka once from Busan, too. Thanks for the nostalgia!
@akshgdhd94744 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Hispandinavian3 жыл бұрын
Once this whole COVID situation is over, I'm going to do a special trip to Japan to make an old dream come true. Since South Korea is on my bucket list, I'm seriously considering taking the ferry over to Busan. Then fly home from Seoul
@richhatwell12363 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old comment, but hope it opens up. That's exactly what I did and it was fantastic
@danieldemicco2052 жыл бұрын
Possibly it's too late but if you make it to Japan I personally think it's easier + faster + often cheaper to fly Busan/ Fukuoka than take the ferry. The ferry is fun if you like boats but it can't beat a 45 minute flight from 2 convenient airports (I lived in Busan for 3 years and have done both). It's also way easier to get flight tickets than figure out the ferry in Korean (I don't know how hard it is from Japan though)
@GolfExcellence4 жыл бұрын
During my time in the US Army, I was stationed in Busan, at Camp Hialeah years ago! It's amazing to see how the city has developed since then. Thank you for the video it was very informative and entertaining. You're an awesome young Lady!
@annakravtsova19027 жыл бұрын
A Japanese friend of mine told me once that when she visited Seoul, she felt it was very similar to Tokyo, so much so that she felt she hadn't left Japan. That's interesting, because I've always had the feeling that Korea and Japan are distinctly different, while of course sharing some similarities being two Asian countries. But anyway, it is always so great to see you traveling and trying new foods! I feel like many people around me are so tied down by their jobs and studies that they forget about actually living their lives! I admit though that I'm guilty of that too, big time, lol.
@YoshikazuHayashi7 жыл бұрын
Anna Kravtsova An ex-colleague of mine, Korean, said she found Hakata much more like a Korean city than Tokyo. It would be interesting to hear what your friend says about Hakata.
@annakravtsova19027 жыл бұрын
Yoshi I think she's never been there yet (she is from Chiba herself), but I will make sure to ask her next time we talk! I'm curious about this too, hopefully someday I'll get a chance to compare them myself :)
@Buldak_febreze6 жыл бұрын
I also felt like Tokyo was a lot similar to Seoul when I visited Tokyo December 2017.
@garys55406 жыл бұрын
I felt the same way about going to Taipei. I had to remind myself that I was in Taiwan not Japan. Haven't made to Korea, it's on the list but Taiwan is a must if you like Asian countries
@lizzydee46687 жыл бұрын
I'm going to South Korea for my honeymoon so this is super helpful! Watching your videos helped me on my trip to Japan last year - they're all so informative and fun! Also! Laundry tends to be in most U.K. kitchens too. Thinking about it, it is a bit strange ha! xx
@DailyAmyK7 жыл бұрын
I don't know if someone commented about this already but hodduk in Busan is very different from other region's because it has so many different kinds of seeds. Considered as a must have for Busan visitors! (Even for Koreans)
@mikaeradesu7 жыл бұрын
DailyAmyK 에이미 That would explain that long lineup!
@plica067 жыл бұрын
That's it ! I'm moving to Busan!
@mrjh20027 жыл бұрын
That's not samgyeopsal. The samgyeopsal is Pork. But you ate beef.
@carabrown69685 жыл бұрын
Im going to Korea next year for a week and then I'm getting the ferry from Busan to Fukuoka and i will spend another week in Japan. Im so excited for it!
@glasspieceinkorea7 жыл бұрын
Welcome to KOREA!!
@ineedmysyq7 жыл бұрын
Wow that ticket ladies accent was definitely Korean! Interesting
@christy-anne-jones7 жыл бұрын
This video makes me super excited for my trip to Korea in February :) (Plus that donut/peanut/sunflower-seed thing looked absolutely delicious)
@heatherbanyay7 жыл бұрын
what a wonderful trip! It looked so pretty. And the foooood. I just want the food. I wish traveling to Asia was easier
@sk_66397 жыл бұрын
This video made me feel "I want to go to Korea!!" Nice!
@Cara_girlwithhat7 жыл бұрын
This video is really well done and really cool to see such a beautiful place!
@Ciaela7 жыл бұрын
thank you for checking it out :)
@neil69584 жыл бұрын
This is a good example of all your videos. Easily likable and you take me right out there!
@hannahlise91207 жыл бұрын
This was such an awesome video! Good job filming this one, it was beautiful and informative at the same time!
@addictedtothebold7 жыл бұрын
Wow I wish I went to Busan! I went to Seoul and it was incredible. Great video!
@slh0914647 жыл бұрын
I lived in Busan for some time (The pronunciation is closer to "Pusan" than "Busan," but that's a minor point. I loved your video. I recognized so many places in Busan, and that brought an incredibly broad smile to my face. Those places may be a little different to residents than to visitors, but is was so interesting to see how it looks to visitors. I loved your video. I could share many other places depending on what people like to do, but no matter, you did a good job with the parts you shared. I'm glad you liked it. You know, I wanted to take the ferry to Fukuoku, but for various reasons, never actually made that trip. I bet it would be interesting, though.
@SaturnSenshi7 жыл бұрын
Oh I was always curious about this! I wish I still lived in Fukuoka. I will be visiting in January! To bad it won't be long enough to visit Korea too. Thank you for sharing this!
@miuofstars7 жыл бұрын
This is so neat! I had no idea you could take a ferry between any part of Japan and Korea. Busan looks really chill, glad you had a nice relaxing time! :)
@MeVSGravity17 жыл бұрын
0:40 No worries, everything went just according to keikaku! (Translator’s note: Keikaku means plan)
@himitsuju7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video - I've actually traveled from Fukuoka to Busan before myself :D This brought back a lot of memories ❤️
@skrykm81797 жыл бұрын
Yay early haha cool how it takes you only a few hours to go to another country hehe also thanks for replying to my comments! It really makes my day :) Busan looks like a great place too
@user-qm5xb9jw4i7 жыл бұрын
TT Busan has so many beautiful beaches such as Haeundae, Gwangalli.. but you missed them TT
@Ciaela7 жыл бұрын
+Jeong D.W. (Animate) I didn't miss them, we went to Gwangalli beach after the Spa, the restaurant I shot dinner at was at Gwangalli, I just didn't put it the beach in my video.
@jchang9341 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. This was very informative.
@MeggieKay7 жыл бұрын
Taking the ferry over to Busan is one of the things I've been wanting to do ever since I first found out I was moving to Kyushu (I'm in Oita prefecture so Fukuoka is my main travel hub)!! It's so nice to see what that would be like and a little more about Busan.
@surudenise7 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I hope I can visit Busan one day. South Korea seems like such a cool place and the food looks delicious!
@Ciaela7 жыл бұрын
The food is one of the best parts, for sure!
@kalakalaiand33437 жыл бұрын
omgh that department store is the biggest department store in the world o.o// i heard its very huge
@aeolia807 жыл бұрын
mochi! Hahahaha. It's called tteok. Though, true, most people will be more familiar with the word mochi. I remember when I first moved to Korea, all I knew were the Japanese words for things Japan and Korea have in common
@JasonTeale6 жыл бұрын
Just returned from Fukuoka. This is a great video! I like your experience in Busan.
@DaughterOfNamjin5 жыл бұрын
I live the in Fukuoka...planning to go to Busan next year
@tienbui034 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. I didn’t know there was a fairy that does that. Thank you!!!
@5cloudwalker2 жыл бұрын
VERY professional well done!!!😊👍
@QueenAino7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you went to Yongdusan park!! As well, it's weird that you think Nampo-dong is more urbanized than Seomyeon!! Nampo-dong is way more rustic, Seomyeon is super busy with chains everywhere! I'm glad you got seed hotteok too. So good!! This video makes me miss Busan! I lived there 2014-2015!
@mikaeradesu7 жыл бұрын
Maybe we just went to a different area than normal people go to (we didn't have a lot of time.) Nanpo-dong had christmas lights being set up, the streets were clean, and there were tons of familiar brands and stores, but Seomyeong felt a little more gritty and aged to me--don't get me wrong, it was still cleaner and more spacious than, say, myeongdong.
@IlonaReitsma7 жыл бұрын
It looks amazing omg!! I always get so surprised when Asian cities have signs in English, maybe it's just a misconception that I've always had... Very cool to know though, people should be less and less afraid of going to such culturally and language different countries! I hope to visit some day :)
@jeebs30007 жыл бұрын
I loved this mini travel vlog! One of my new favs and looking forward to more (even just Busan). FYI, the washer/dryer combo being situated in the kitchen is also prevalent in Europe. Also, some older Koreans (like my own parents) are fluent and literate in Japanese due to the occupation in the first half of the 20th c. so you might find some conversation in Korea.
@Panster77 жыл бұрын
I'm so ready for this video!
@103DAMA6 жыл бұрын
This was a really, really good video! Thank you so much!
@elephantasmic7 жыл бұрын
Did you reapply your lipstick after eating or did it just stay on that well? because if you didn't that's some impressive staying power!
@heykebe7 жыл бұрын
Hi Micaela! We took the overnight ferry from Busan to Fukuok last November. I got so seasick that I was only able to enjoy the "cruise" the next morning. Haha! Fun to be brought back to Busan, thanks for posting :D
@Rtcmanga_YouTube_Channel7 жыл бұрын
Haha, nice! I did that trip from Fukuoka too. What about sightseeing? Only spa, food and shopping? :D GIRLS!!
@Ciaela7 жыл бұрын
We climbed a tower ISNT THAT ENOUGH!?
@Rtcmanga_YouTube_Channel7 жыл бұрын
Aww, yes you're right! IT SEEMS LIKE IT!! :D
@user-cr4bu5bu2j Жыл бұрын
There are some planes flying to Osaka and Tokyo etc. Even in the domestic airports
@aleenr44257 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats a spa day!
@abdullakc4 жыл бұрын
i did it january 2017, all the way from DMZ, incheon and seoul. and busan then ferry... to fukuoka
@thaismanda2635 жыл бұрын
I really liked this video, you explain it nicely in the voice over and you resemble emma watson, xD subscribed!!
@rodrigoscheuer Жыл бұрын
Thanks from Uruguay. 👍
@neokraiXIX3 жыл бұрын
great video!! when i move to fukuoka i'm definitely considering heading over for a little trip
@watts-ns8sm7 жыл бұрын
よしゃ、釜山に行ってみようかな。
@cakeswithfaces7 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm interested to learn more about Korea, and Korean food! (So far I've only had bibimbap)
@MangaPixel7 жыл бұрын
Geez Micaela.. that view is freaking stunning. Many thanks for sharing your experiences with us : ) ♥
@ramratansinghi86616 жыл бұрын
Perfect. And very informative. And planning. exactly this ferry trip in JUNE 2018. Taking your advice to book in Advance.
@Nuits167 жыл бұрын
For the laundry in the kitchen it just to save space ! We have it in Paris for tiny apartments.
@gazeozora7 жыл бұрын
I decided to visit Japan again this summer and your videos definitely inspired me to stop by Fukuoka for a few days and this video inspired me to then take this ferry over to Busan!! Long time fan of your videos! ♡ 福岡にいる間に会えるといいね~
@Hispandinavian3 жыл бұрын
A lot of UK and European homes have a laundry machine in the kitchen.
@tammymiller10917 жыл бұрын
Well done! I loved this, very interesting and really learned a lot! Keep up the good work!
@kazuyasurioka51046 жыл бұрын
It's nice to live in Fukuoka, you can go to other countries easily. Okinawa is similar but it is not the same as Fukuoka.
@sophietaylor52477 жыл бұрын
Hey I just wanted to say I LOVED this vlog - not only is the quality of your footage and editing great but it's so lovely to see you having such a lovely time and give us a good glimpse of Busan
@465857 жыл бұрын
OHMYGOD that looks JUST like Simon & Martina from EatYourKimchi apartment when they lived in Korea!
@turnerwright7 жыл бұрын
Great little weekend trip.
@IntrospectiveScholar7 жыл бұрын
This is so awesome! I always enjoy your videos from both channels.
@Ciaela7 жыл бұрын
+Introspective Scholar Thanks so much!
@aoki61117 жыл бұрын
釜山いきたい
@PHX7877 жыл бұрын
That is so cool! Ive seen boats like this running between Tokyo, Atami, and going to the southern islands. Ive always wanted to ride on them! Im riding the ferry vicariously through this video. Plus, Busan....lucky....i wanna go there so badly. great vid as usual, Micaela :D
@homerjones34904 жыл бұрын
ha ha toughen up - like sleeping in a courtyard in Rome? Back in '80 Air B&B meant "fresh air, bread & butter"
@SS-cp7sl5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a really informative video! I'm doing the same soon and I was wondering; I heard I have to pay a port tax/fuel charge even though I am travelling alone (no vehicle). So I was wondering; did you have to do that as well? How much was the fee? Thanks in advance!
@jessicapepe72607 жыл бұрын
Having a washing machine in the kitchen is also a thing in Malta hehe bdw you got really pretty shots of the place. Loved it :D
@kiwi15117 жыл бұрын
YES! This is where I live~ If you visit again let me know~ I can show you around
@richardmollberg30963 жыл бұрын
Interesting tour. I had hoped for a regular slower ferry with café and outer deck, not just seats in rows...
@PabloKeyboardsMan5 жыл бұрын
Hi Micaela. Nice video!. With my wife are going the next february to a quick trip to busan from fukuoka. And i have questions related to transportation and comunicaction in Busan: 1. To travel in subway and bus, there is a one day ticket or card so we dont have to be paying every time we hope on or of a train or bus?. 2. We definitelly are going to need google maps, so... ¿Where can we rent a pocket wifi? ¿How much it costs?. Thanks for your time!
@Ciaela5 жыл бұрын
Use Naver instead of Google Maps, it’s English friendly and has more accurate information. Also you can use Naver Taxi to call a taxi anywhere without having to speak Korean. Renting a pocket wifi router can be done at the port. We got ours in Fukuoka before we left, after we checked in. It’s not expensive. Don’t remember how much it costs.
@thomsonsanusi19996 жыл бұрын
May I ask how much is the ferry price for return fare?
@JeramieSaito Жыл бұрын
We might actually do this: get a ferry from Fukuoka and go to Busan.
@mary71007 жыл бұрын
Love this video Micaela! I was visiting my bf for 2months in Sasebo (+SMALL trips to fuk) and would had love a trip to korea... I wish I knew this beforehand. :D thanks
@mrmarzo7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. Thank you.
@elvis44283 жыл бұрын
lovely video! great job!
@lemoncravings7 жыл бұрын
do u need a visa to go to busan?
@Ciaela7 жыл бұрын
Depends on your passport, but for Americans/Canadians, it's visa on arrival, so as long as you're just visiting for a short period of time, you don't need to apply in advance :)
@khanawithkaran68532 жыл бұрын
Hey 👋 can anyone tell me how much does the ferry rides cost between japan Korea and vladivostok??
@baikuraida80917 жыл бұрын
Love this video!
@luimax1730 Жыл бұрын
I like your video and your voice too, you are pretty sweet too! I wish i can travel with you together in Japan, Korea!
@kazansergei4 жыл бұрын
It is too complicated to order tickets at jrbeetele site since it is full in japanese!! only camellia line site has the english option but ferry goes at night
@jayisoldem567 жыл бұрын
Dana seems cordial when she is on camera can you film more of her with her permission? thank you
@YoshikazuHayashi7 жыл бұрын
デイナだ〜! I hope she doesn't read this comment cos it may look creepy 😅 I've been to Nampo in spring. Apple trees' white blossoms and shiney green leaves were really pleasant to see. Next time I WILL try the hotteok you had. Looks so good! 😋
@NinjaxShadowXx7 жыл бұрын
Been watching for a while but is it just me or are your recent videos getting less views? Because the subscribers are still here I don't understand why they don't get more views the videos are good.
@Ciaela7 жыл бұрын
+Ninja Well thanks, not really sure what to say about it. A lot of channels are suffering from reaching a fraction of their subscriber base, my channel statistically took a nosedive October first just like many others, and nobody is really coming forward to explain why this happen. I did start a second channel though which is seeing more engagement and growth every single day. It may not ever be what this channel was, but it's nice to work on something that actually shows improvement over time. :) You can catch the playlist on my channel page!
@PHX7877 жыл бұрын
There's been a massive overhaul with youtube's algorithm and they're not talking.... I think the best way to stay notified is to check your sub feed more frequently.
@eugenejohnson12097 жыл бұрын
I think the trick to getting views these days, is to dress up as Elsa from Frozen and get someone else to dress up as Spiderman from Spiderman, and make it so Spiderman is pregnant and Elsa gets stabbed in the butt with syringes. Bots also help.
@Hans-gb4mv7 жыл бұрын
Google changed the way people get notified about new videos. You now have to specifically select that you want a notification for every video. They also changed the way videos are promoted and listed on the home page. Some big youtubers have also complained and some are even walking away just to point out that it's not right to change these things without communicating and instead let people figure everything out for themselves.
@smkgw27 жыл бұрын
it sucks -i love your videos! you're totally adorbs! youtube totally screwed content creators and i know i'll be sad if it eventually drives you away from making content. how can we support you? patreon?
@tinkITvlogz7 жыл бұрын
I love your shorter hair, suits you well.
@kato61017 жыл бұрын
Ferry to Busan. what no zombies?
@user-hu7yp7gd2s7 жыл бұрын
Busan people killed them all.
@carabrown69685 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@andreassan9574 жыл бұрын
the next movie is gonna premier in this year hahaha
@Goldilockslife7 жыл бұрын
Anything is possible~~⭐️
@arceldiego3236 Жыл бұрын
How to process a papers and what are needs to bring to imigratio to get to busan,i really really want to go there too. Thanks.
@nathanfrentzel7197 Жыл бұрын
I'm making a trip to Fukuoka from Korea (plane, not ferry) in less than a month, and your videos have been very helpful! However, at 2:54 you refer to Korean rice cake (떡, ddeok) as もち and that just sounds so wrong to me.
@fshimao10 ай бұрын
I'm a Brazilian living in Shimane-ken and very interested to know wether it's possible or not to drive safely in Busan with your own car and japanese driving licence?!... Does anybody can tell?!
@ShlebyC7 жыл бұрын
Oh man I would spend so much money on makeup in Korea... and also on street food. Did you guys have any patbingsu? Also loved your cat eye after the salon! It suits you! 😍
@Ciaela7 жыл бұрын
haha, it was 1℃ outside, even though it was sunny, so we didn't really spend a lot of time at the beach, or eating any shaved ice. haha.
@ShlebyC7 жыл бұрын
I'm the person that eats ice cream year round. I forget that not everyone does that. Hahaha The ice cream shop I live by actually gives discounts for how many degrees below freezing it is. (22F = 10% off)
@chaouihaythem11 ай бұрын
I love Japan and South Korea because their people are sophisticated and beautiful. I like coming from Tunisia to Japan and taking the ferry and going to Busan, but the treatment in the immigration department with Muslims is not upscale. They are returned and deported, knowing that our affairs are legal. Thank you.
@JourneyBliss6 жыл бұрын
Hello everyone.. Anyone here who did this trip the other way - Busan to Hakata: and if so, did the immigration at Busan Port put a n exit chop on your passport or not ? When we did this trip last year, they didn't chop an exit on our passport, and need to know if that is normal with them.
@boggsmabilog3503 жыл бұрын
Hi! Are you still in Fukuoka? I really miss Japan because of this lousy pandemic. Anyway, all the best and cheers! 🥂
@breaa59337 жыл бұрын
I'm so sad that I'll probably never have a chance to visit Japan or South Kore :( it's my dream to live in one and travel between the two like you do. I have no clue how I'd get started because my family is poor waaaaah 😩oh well but it's fun to see people enjoy 😊
@arajoaina6 жыл бұрын
Bre 059 don't expect your family to pay for your travels. You can live in Korea or Japan easily if you can speak English Fluently and have a college degree. Just look for English teaching jobs in both Countries.
@danielmarsden22776 жыл бұрын
Strangely I found Daejeon to be an awesome city.
@alara-oo5es2 жыл бұрын
Hello I recently found your channel 🙂. I am from Texas and I have a trip to South Korea in September and I have a few questions. This is my first ever trip to a different country. If I also decide to visit Japan would you recommend the ferry? What would I need in terms of paper work to go from a foreign place like South Korea to another foreign place such as japan? I am super anxious about having all the right documents and stuff. Anyways if u see this comment thanks! I have enjoyed watching your videos 🙂
@dsjanc5 жыл бұрын
Be adventurous and enjoy the life :) My recommendation for travel... Nepal. So dream like and truly beautiful nature :) I trekk for 10 days and lost 5kgs!
@YouTuber-ow3pj7 жыл бұрын
旅行したいー
@kiwi15117 жыл бұрын
omg but you HONESTLY missed some of the best parts in Busan~ if you come in the summer again I can show you the AWESOME places~ Gwangali beach, Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon culture village, Dalmaji hill
@Ciaela7 жыл бұрын
+Tegan Elizabeth Smith we actually did go to gwangalli beach and that entire area, but it was November and freezing cold and it was windy and didn't make an interesting video, we did stay until the evening and enjoy the lit up bridge though...